Cgoligher990 8 #1 Posted May 22, 2016 How could I get a bit more power out of this Kohler magnum 8hp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,078 #2 Posted May 22, 2016 What are your plans for the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cgoligher990 8 #3 Posted May 22, 2016 To put it in this wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,078 #4 Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) That engine, just like it is will have plenty of power to run your horse. No need to waste time and expense trying to get a 1/2 hp more out of it. If you truly need more power, go with a bigger engine. But if you're just looking to speed the tractor up, a different pulley arrangement is the way to go and you should still have plenty of power. If you are looking to get more pulling power, out of it, a different pulley arrangement is also the best way to go. Don't be fooled by the size of that M8, it has plenty of juice for a tractor. Below is an example of what to do with different pulley sizes. Edited May 23, 2016 by wallfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cgoligher990 8 #5 Posted May 23, 2016 14 hours ago, wallfish said: That engine, just like it is will have plenty of power to run your horse. No need to waste time and expense trying to get a 1/2 hp more out of it. If you truly need more power, go with a bigger engine. But if you're just looking to speed the tractor up, a different pulley arrangement is the way to go and you should still have plenty of power. If you are looking to get more pulling power, out of it, a different pulley arrangement is also the best way to go. Don't be fooled by the size of that M8, it has plenty of juice for a tractor. Below is an example of what to do with different pulley sizes. Wat about a one to one pulley ratio? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,078 #6 Posted May 23, 2016 that will work too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
