Kohler magnum 20

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10-20-2008 01:15 PM
demonflea

Kohler magnum 20

Can anyone tell me if the kohler magnum 20 will be a good motor in a 1998 max IV with 25 in tires. Sorry for the dumb questions but I'm very new to this.
10-20-2008 03:00 PM
smokin cigarettes

Im curious about the 20hp kohler as well. Mine is a 1993 with the 20 on it. My engine is red in color though? My max should also be here in a week or so. How did you ship yours?
10-20-2008 03:25 PM
demonflea

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Originally Posted by smokin cigarettes

Im curious about the 20hp kohler as well. Mine is a 1993 with the 20 on it. My engine is red in color though? My max should also be here in a week or so. How did you ship yours?

Mine isn't here yet, the guy I'm trading a quad to is bringing it in a pick up truck.
10-20-2008 04:20 PM
liflod

My old Max IV had a 18HP opposed Briggs and it worked quite well in the machine. You should be good with a 20 Kohler.
10-21-2008 03:09 PM
demonflea

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Originally Posted by liflod

My old Max IV had a 18HP opposed Briggs and it worked quite well in the machine. You should be good with a 20 Kohler.

Thanks, I was worried that it might be underpowered after reading the posts. Evedryone seems to have 25hp and up.
10-21-2008 07:12 PM
6X6

Mogman and I were riding in my backyard trails, he has a 16 briggs, and 25" Rawhide III tires. While he does want more power in the future, it had no problems, despite the nasty conditions. (If you want to see a 16hp briggs powered, 25" tire, Max IV in action (with 2 adults on board), check the Putnam Pit Premier Ride under Trail rides thread, I have videos of both our machines running) I think the 20 will have no problems. Of course, more power is never a problem, untill you get to WAY too much power, then it's just enough:D
10-22-2008 01:32 AM
demonflea

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Originally Posted by 6X6

Mogman and I were riding in my backyard trails, he has a 16 briggs, and 25" Rawhide III tires. While he does want more power in the future, it had no problems, despite the nasty conditions. (If you want to see a 16hp briggs powered, 25" tire, Max IV in action (with 2 adults on board), check the Putnam Pit Premier Ride under Trail rides thread, I have videos of both our machines running) I think the 20 will have no problems. Of course, more power is never a problem, untill you get to WAY too much power, then it's just enough:D

Wish I lived near that riding area, It looks great there. I hope mine goes that good. Thanks for the input. Being a noob to this I have a lot to learn.
10-22-2008 01:10 PM
demonflea

Command 20 hp

Just found out it is a command 20 hp not a magnum 20 hp is there any difference in performance etc.?:dontknow:
10-22-2008 08:57 PM
smokin cigarettes

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonflea

Just found out it is a command 20 hp not a magnum 20 hp is there any difference in performance etc.?:dontknow:

Found out that mine is a MAGNUM!:dontknow::hmmmm2: Im sure that they are both great engines. I have had Kohlers that have ran for 20yrs.
10-25-2008 03:34 PM
smokin cigarettes

Hey Demonflea
Did you get your Max yet?
10-26-2008 07:58 PM
AKTrail

I have the 20hp Kohler Magnum in mine. With a hard tire like the Terra 26" I haul tail on the trial with my butt well off the seat, knees bent.:help: You will smoke any 16hp on any decent dry terrain. 30mph on flat dry stuff and grass.

At a crawl (how I drive in the rough and off trail), I don't think there is much difference between the different hp of motors. I have seen a little wee briggs on another rider's old orange 8x8 argo with little bitty muck-donuts do anything on the trail, including mud wading.

If I bought a new engine, I would get an 18hp or 20hp Honda, if I was made out of money I would get one with efi. Kohler parts are really spendy, that's their main drawback in my opinion.:dontknow:
10-26-2008 09:01 PM
mudbug3

AKTrail ,

I thinking seriously about buying an electric start , honda 24 , to replace the flat 18 briggs thats in the Hustler Big foot I just bought. The 20 hp Honda in boncrshr,s Hustler 950 pulls really well. He has the red spring clutch installed and also has 30 % lower gearing as well , so this helps I,m sure. :laugh:
10-27-2008 07:58 PM
Bushman

Kohler Magnum 20

My first Max IV had the Magnum 20 and it was a very powerful engine and moved out well. I would imagine you would be happy with it. Kinda heavy.

Bushman
10-27-2008 08:13 PM
demonflea

Thanks to all.

Thanks to everyone who replied. I feel very good about the machine I am trading for now. I guess I'll find out tomorrow, Thats when it's supposed to be delivered. Wish me luck and thanks for all the info.:D

PS: I'll post a pic asap.
10-27-2008 10:22 PM
6X6

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Originally Posted by demonflea

Wish I lived near that riding area, It looks great there. I hope mine goes that good. Thanks for the input. Being a noob to this I have a lot to learn.

Your not too far from Allentown, right? I don't know the local roads on your end, but your probably about 3 hours most from me (2 1/2 to Allentown, give or take) I do hope to have at least a little Get-To-Gether / Trail ride sometime in the spring/early summer, but every attending machine MUST float, Theres miles of trails and rough roads on the hill, but you will spend quite a while in the water first to get to them:D
10-28-2008 02:29 PM
demonflea

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6X6

Your not too far from Allentown, right? I don't know the local roads on your end, but your probably about 3 hours most from me (2 1/2 to Allentown, give or take) I do hope to have at least a little Get-To-Gether / Trail ride sometime in the spring/early summer, but every attending machine MUST float, Theres miles of trails and rough roads on the hill, but you will spend quite a while in the water first to get to them:D

Sounds great. I have to get a trailer before I can go far but have some trails here till then.
10-28-2008 05:25 PM
demonflea

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It's finally here.

This is it. 1998 Max IV, 26in tires, 20hp Kohler Seems to need a little TLC. Throttle cable is stiff to hold. Choke cable needs to be reattached. Came up in rain and snow so it was soaked. I took it out for a short tryout and it seems a little down on power but that could be due to the cable. Previous owner said it was a new heated cable and needed to be adjusted.