Lawn Ranger Engine Swap

[Lane Huls 146]

I have a lawn ranger with either a k141 or k161 kohler on it, and it is really far gone(engine). I would like to put something else in it, rather than a kohler because wiring isnt exactly my specialty, i was thinking of a number style briggs like a 14 or a 19. Is there enogh space under the hood, and will i have to do any modifying of the chassis to get it to fit? And most importantly, do you guys think it will work well, and do you approve?

[sorekiwi 761]

I'm not familiar with the Briggs engines you are talking about, so I cant really comment on that. I have a Lawn Ranger with a Kohler and to be honest I wouldnt want anything else.

Wiring on the Kohler is about as simple as you can get, I really doubt a Briggs could be any simpler. If you give us some details on the type of Kohler or even some pictures, someone should be able to come up with a wiring schematic to help you wire it.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,314]

I have a lawn ranger with either a k141 or k161 kohler on it, and it is really far gone(engine).

Are you sure its a Kohler ? The Lawn Rangers were originally Tecumseh powered machines.

Mike..........

[HorseFixer 2,012]

I have a lawn ranger with either a k141 or k161 kohler on it, and it is really far gone(engine).

Are you sure its a Kohler ? The Lawn Rangers were originally Tecumseh powered machines.

Mike..........

I'm with Mike on this. And why are you trying to put a 14 - 19 hp in a LawnRanger?

Oh and pictures would help!

~Duke

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,314]

Duke. Those numbers dont represent hp with the Briggs motors. Wish I could tell you what they designate but I'm not sure.

Mike.............

[Rooster 191]

Duke. Those numbers dont represent hp with the Briggs motors. Wish I could tell you what they designate but I'm not sure.

Mike.............

Displacement, in cubic inches.

[Lane Huls 146]

I dont have pictures on me, but yes im sure it is a kohler, it may have had a transplant in the past, those briggs are approx. the same size, and there is no wiring, all internal no battery ect.

[Kelly 1,029]

A pull start Kohler only has a kill wire like a Briggs, so wiring is not a issue unless someone has swaped a elect. start engine in to it? and that would be a tight fit with a batt. unless it's a early model Ranger.

[sorekiwi 761]

Like Kelly says, a recoil start Kohler only has the kill wire.

In fact the Kohler in my Lawn Ranger has no external wiring at all, I use the little button on the points cover to shut her down.

[Lane Huls 146]

I know its hard without pics, but it has a k141 in it with a gen on it and a battery box that looks original, i dotn know if they ever had different fenders on them but it has square top fenders, the engine appears to be a perfect fit in there, so i really dont know, ill look through all the pics on my comp to see if i can come up with a pic for you guys.

[Kelly 1,029]

Are you sure it's a lawn ranger?? could be a belt guard swap? pictures will tell the story.

[Lane Huls 146]

Hope i did this right, so here are some pictures!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,314]

Yep, its a Lawn Ranger with a Kohler (probably from a John Deere).

Mike..........

[Lane Huls 146]

Id say it is that would explain the appearing green paint, my next question, now with a positive id is how hard would it be for me to get an original engine? And at what cost?

[Kelly 1,029]

They moved the engine forward a few inches to make it fit with the starter, and like many round hood tractors put a hinge on the hood, as for finding a Good tucky they are out there but most need carb work, and that can be a pain in the butt, I know a few members here have used the Honda clone engines with pretty good luck, and they can be had for under $100 brand new, might be a thought.

[Lane Huls 146]

And what particular model am i after? I like to think i am very mechanically inclined, and i find carbs a joy, so maybe this will turn into a nice restoration project!

[Kelly 1,029]

Correct engine is a Tecumseh H60 6hp, but a HH60 is the same just cast iron not alum. many are pull start and will only need a kill switch.

[wheelhorse656 20]

I have good H60 block with all the internals. all it needs is the coil and a carb. $45 plus shipping P.M. if you are interested. Local pick up is offerd as well. It doesent smoke and it ran pretty good until i stole the carb for my 656.