ML3 2,002 #26 Posted Sunday at 02:13 AM 3 hours ago, Bill D said: An M16 would be an easy swap if you can't find a good Briggs. The electrical connections are nearly identical. There are some Snapper and Bolens machines that use Briggs twins in addition to Craftsman tractors. A Craftsman II, 18 HP is probably the easiest to find. I just checked the local FBM, lots of choices. Sounds like there may be options engine wise. I just dont do Facebook though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,002 #27 Posted Sunday at 02:15 AM (edited) 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: An advantage to staying with a stock type engine is parts availability. A K341 single at 16 HP will have comparable torque to a KT17. Maybe more. IIRC, the K341 has 25.9 lb-ft. The KT17 shows 23 to 25 depending on source. A Magnum 18 should be slightly higher. I have a Briggs 18 twin here in a similar tractor. Seems good but I've never truly "worked" it like I have a torque monster K341. Good info on potential compatability. I'll start to try & figure out what I'm gonna do. Don't wanna put huge $$ into a $300 tractor. Probably find a parts tractor that runs as the engine donor. Maybe with bad trans or other non-engine related issues?? Edited Sunday at 02:16 AM by ML3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,247 #28 Posted Sunday at 02:26 AM 7 minutes ago, ML3 said: Good info on potential compatability. I'll start to try & figure out what I'm gonna do. Don't wanna put huge $$ into a $300 tractor. Don't use what you PAID as the blocker. Use the FUTURE VALUE. You have a $300 tractor.... You dump a grand in it.... You still have a $1300 tractor that'll outperform and outlive any $5000 machine on the new market. Period. 7 minutes ago, ML3 said: Probably find a parts tractor that runs as the engine donor. Maybe with bad trans or other non-engine related issues?? This would be ideal. Also consider calling Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,056 #29 Posted Sunday at 05:05 AM 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You still have a $1300 tractor that'll outperform and outlive any $5000 machine on the new market. Period. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,418 #30 Posted Sunday at 11:40 AM (edited) 9 hours ago, ML3 said: Sounds like there may be options engine wise. I just dont do Facebook though. I don't either, but I like to look a marketplace to see what's available. If you have a friend that's on Facebook maybe they'd be willing to pickup something for you. Local mower shops and Craigslist may also be options to find an engine. If you were closer I do have a Briggs twin here. Edited Sunday at 11:44 AM by Bill D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,201 #32 Posted 4 hours ago On 11/29/2025 at 5:07 PM, ebinmaine said: A K341 single at 16 HP will have comparable torque to a KT17. Maybe more. I have a C-160 with the K-341 that I named thumper, and it is indeed a torque monster. The K-341 would defiantly be my choice. Simple easy to maintain and parts availability big +++++'s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,201 #33 Posted 4 hours ago On 11/29/2025 at 5:07 PM, ebinmaine said: A K341 single at 16 HP will have comparable torque to a KT17. Maybe more. I have a C-160 with the K-341 that I named thumper, and it is indeed a torque monster. The K-341 would defiantly be my choice. Simple easy to maintain and parts availability big +++++'s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,201 #34 Posted 4 hours ago sorry for double post IDK what I done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,247 #35 Posted 4 hours ago 20 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: sorry for double post IDK what I done. That just means you hit the enter button faster than your internet wanted to talk to you back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
