BCS 830 engine swap

BCSOH830 · May 7, 2020

Hello Everyone, I have a BCS 830 tractor with a 9hp Briggs and Stratton engine. I would like to swap it out with a 13hp Honda. My question is, would it be four bolts off of the BS and then bolt the new Honda on? Or, does the clutch have to be removed with the BS and then replaced on the Honda before installing the new engine? I've had the machine for four years now and want to get some different implements. Everything seems to require more Horse Power nowadays. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

WesKootenay · May 7, 2020

This doesn't really answer your question, though I think you have to install the clutch first on the replacement engine.
EarthTools are the go-to people and have some re-power info on their site: Replacement Engines - Earth Tools

Keep us in the loop.

WesKootenay · May 7, 2020

Also, here is an older post about the same thing for an 850: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/2-wheel-tractors/130932-bcs-850-motor-swap-10hp.html

BCSOH830 · May 8, 2020

Wes thanks for the reply and link. I'm well aware of Earth Tools, I wish I lived closer to them. I did call them (ET) about a year ago and the person who answered the phone was not sure. I figured I would throw out the question and see if anyone with more experience than me with BCS might know the answer. It appears the old thread does answer my question. Thanks again.

WesKootenay · May 9, 2020

BCSOH830 said:
Wes thanks for the reply and link. I'm well aware of Earth Tools, I wish I lived closer to them. I did call them (ET) about a year ago and the person who answered the phone was not sure. I figured I would throw out the question and see if anyone with more experience than me with BCS might know the answer. It appears the old thread does answer my question. Thanks again.

Glad I could help - a bit.
I just sold a Chinese knockoff of the Honda GX390 for $100 to a guy re-powering an old Gravely, it was 'well used and abused' but still ran like new. Don't know where you are, but Harbour Freight sells these as Predators. Just an idea to save $$$$$s.