What donors for a 1872 repower.
 

Okay I have 1872 with a M18 engine that I don't trust. I helped my brother-in-law repower a 2072 with a motor from 2206. We are very pleased with how things worked out. So now I'm thinking of using 20-23hp Kohler. What machines should I watch for to get a donor engine.

This was our donor. I don't know how a 500 hour tractor can be so bad. Yes I do the guy used a power washer to keep it clean and destroyed it in the process. Good thing we only wanted the motor and 15 minutes from home.

Cub Cadet Tractors with a Kohler Command 18:
2185, 2186, LT2042

Command 20:
2084, 2206, 2518, GT2186, GT2544

Command 22:
2284

Hey now, a 2284 should never be a donor machine! :angry: :biggrin2: :beerchug:

Don't even dream of using a 2084 or a 2284 as a donor. You can add the 1863 it also has a CH18. :beerchug:

New to forum and anything newer than a IH built cub. What does a 2284 have to over other than being 22 HP? Just wanting to learn.

It’s a super, so it’s bigger and built heavier. Tilt wheel,turning brakes, power steering, and some other things. Way too nice a machine to use the engine out it and part it out.

Will I be happy with a less then 300 hour CH18 Kohler?

Don't forget a CH18 turns into a CH20 by removing 1 screw. :beerchug:

I think someone beat me to it.