Kohler is no more

[Blue Mule]

We bought an eXmark ZTR mower new in 2016. It's got 750 hours on it now and the Kohler Command engine is already showing internal issues. We believe it's a valve issue. It'll act like it goes down to one cylinder randomly, pop and backfire, and generally run like garbage at random times. Other times it's OK.

This engine has had maintenance every season and has been taken care of. I'm not impressed.

 

[mjonesnh]

We bought an eXmark ZTR mower new in 2016. It's got 750 hours on it now and the Kohler Command engine is already showing internal issues. We believe it's a valve issue. It'll act like it goes down to one cylinder randomly, pop and backfire, and generally run like garbage at random times. Other times it's OK.

This engine has had maintenance every season and has been taken care of. I'm not impressed.

My 2005 Command was having similar issues, especially dropping 1 cylinder and running rough. Replaced both coils and problems went away. Not saying coils are your issue but in my case, it took care of problem. 2 coils and voltage regulator only parts I have had to replace.

 

[TMGT]

Trouble is, all the brake parts (for example) seem to be in the same warehouse, bulbs/electrical all in another, etc. I've tried what you suggest and it's never worked.

Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. If the shipping doesn't make it cost effective I buy elsewhere, but typically I save enough even with shipping that I'm still ahead.

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[gstrom99]

We bought an eXmark ZTR mower new in 2016. It's got 750 hours on it now and the Kohler Command engine is already showing internal issues. We believe it's a valve issue. It'll act like it goes down to one cylinder randomly, pop and backfire, and generally run like garbage at random times. Other times it's OK.

This engine has had maintenance every season and has been taken care of. I'm not impressed.

My best buddy had that motor in his mower, and had the lifters go bad. Kohler/dealer replaced them under some secret out of warranty deal.

 

[sodamo]

have a 14RES generator since 2019. Did have service tech check it out last year

 

[IXLR8]

Yup. My Kohler in my 17RES standby generator has been working fine since I bought it in 2012. Shocking to hear that Kohler has gone downhill.

Also, neighbors who have Generators tell me that my Kohler Generator is one of the quietest they've ever heard, so I feel lucky.

My neighbor installed a new Kohler generator 2 years ago....out of the 5 generators, it is the noisiest thing in the neighborhood!!

 

[sandman2234]

I was in Dallas TX Friday and saw Kohler on a big building there!
David from jax

 

[tomplum]

The Kohler Company had an interesting story. Kohler Wisconsin if I recall properly started as a mill town. It's been a long while since I've been there. Had a 3 story bath and kitchen design center that was really cool. A top notch golf course. Enough to do in the area if you are ever passing through.

 

[check]

My neighbor installed a new Kohler generator 2 years ago....out of the 5 generators, it is the noisiest thing in the neighborhood!!

LOL. I guess they have gone downhill since I got mine!

 

[grsthegreat]

Ive worked on kohler, generac, cummins and onan AIR COOLED over the years. I really see no difference between the residential units. There all just fine for occasional emergency power outages. Non are great for off grid, continuous power supply. There not designed for continuous use.

WHEN i decided on servicing a brand full time, i chose Generac over the others because i found parts, tech support and quality better on Generac units. I really dont have many issues on the air cooled units i service. I have units with over 2,000 hours still running fine.

Ive seen troublesome units on all brands ive serviced. Everyone bashes Generac without a real reason. They have something like a 80-85% market share, so of course there are more complaints. I do like Generac warranty department, as ive never had a denied claim in 12 years.