Modern Kohler 6.5 thoughts

[FLtractor 181]

Evening,

While researching and learning about Kohler engines, I came across this, unaware that Kohler still made small engines. 
anyone have experience with this one or similar modern Kohler engines? How do they compare say to those harbor freight predators and or The genuine Honda 200s those are based off of?

https://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/sh270-3142?setCurrencyId=1&sku=SH270-3142&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22419493833&utm_content=&utm_term=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmaxbriggs&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22429555384&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgt293ZmclQMVnXV_AB3owjxMEAQYASABEgIrivD_BwE

[pfrederi 20,747]

Just stick with your  K181  The shaft on your linked engine is to small and too short.  I know you are trying to learn but stay focused on what you have.

[kpinnc 18,601]

2 hours ago, pfrederi said:

Just stick with your  K181  The shaft on your linked engine is to small and too short.  I know you are trying to learn but stay focused on what you have.

 

Agreed. Plus the K181 has ball bearings at both ends of the crank. No comparison whatsoever. 

[953 nut 66,830]

9 hours ago, pfrederi said:

stay focused

That is the key component that will lead to learning. 

[clueless 3,409]

13 hours ago, FLtractor said:

Evening,

While researching and learning about Kohler engines, I came across this, unaware that Kohler still made small engines. 
anyone have experience with this one or similar modern Kohler engines? How do they compare say to those harbor freight predators and or The genuine Honda 200s those are based off of?

https://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/sh270-3142?setCurrencyId=1&sku=SH270-3142&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22419493833&utm_content=&utm_term=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmaxbriggs&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22429555384&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgt293ZmclQMVnXV_AB3owjxMEAQYASABEgIrivD_BwE

Neither the newer Kohler or the Predator compare the the one you have, get it running and you'll be better off, "Just Do It".

[FLtractor 181]

3 hours ago, clueless said:

Neither the newer Kohler or the Predator compare the the one you have, get it running and you'll be better off, "Just Do It".

What’s makes the original so much better? American made.. thicker block? Better components? 

[pfrederi 20,747]

Cast Iron Block   real steel camshaft gears  ball bearings on the crankshaft

 

 

Edit:  Check back in 65 years see how many of the predators are still running

Edited 21 hours ago by pfrederi

[squonk 47,035]

Actually the Predators are pretty decent now. 

 

 

[FLtractor 181]

52 minutes ago, pfrederi said:

Cast Iron Block   real steel camshaft gears  ball bearings on the crankshaft

 

 

Edit:  Check back in 65 years see how many of the predators are still running

Thank you for telling me what’s inside that makes it better instead of just it’s a vintage Kohler, use it fix it- since this being a Wheelhorse forum. 
is this Carrol stream engine just another same engine different name then predator ect? 
https://carrollstream.com/212cc-6-half-hp-electric-start-gas-engine/?srsltid=AfmBOopL29h8Yar7T5n6a17uzOMzA-NGMQg9gDro17IhxWtzxTaEnsCu

[clueless 3,409]

17 hours ago, FLtractor said:

What’s makes the original so much better? American made.. thicker block? Better components? 

all the above

[lynnmor 8,855]

Keep in mind that the Kohler name is history.

https://www.rehlko.com/kohler-energy-is-now-rehlko