13 hp engines for walk behind

[Jimbo]

Which is the best and why (13 HP engine Kholer or Kawasaki)?

[Clewsew]

I think that this is probably going to come down to a matter of opinion more than anything else. I personaly would rather have a Kawi engine then a Kholer. Is the Kholer a twin or a single. I know that the new Kawi 13 is a twin. A twin is going to produce less vibration than a single. Something to consider if you are going to be using it alot.

Doug

[GreenIsland]

I have a Kohler 13 hp in my snapper rear rider which was used commerically for about 8 years --never a problem period with engine-- None-- But, Knowing the durability of Kawasaki- as I have had many of their engines-- Kawasaki is probably the best--Either probably wouldn't be any mistake although. The Kohler is a single cylinder.

[kutnkru]

Here is the Kohler/Kawi debate:
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23496
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20948
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18919
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14537
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17718
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14287
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12477
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4637
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=252

There is some interesting opinions therein that might help you decide which manufactorer you will choose as your engine of choice.