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Briggs vs Kohler stand by

Posted on 8/21/25 at 4:58 pm
Posted by Dtbtiger
Member since Oct 2024
233 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 4:58 pm
Which yall prefer?
No generac
Posted by cubsfan5150
NWA
Member since Nov 2007
17704 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:00 pm to
Kohler
Posted by FCP
Delta State Univ. - Fightin' Okra
Member since Sep 2010
5087 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:01 pm to
Honda
Posted by SlidellTiger
Madisonville, La
Member since Jan 2004
1552 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:30 pm to
Why not consider Generac? Bad experience?
Posted by xGeauxLSUx
United States of Atrophy
Member since Oct 2008
22439 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:31 pm to
Damn that’s a tough one. Had great engines from both!
Posted by DamStrongTeam
Member since Dec 2008
456 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:32 pm to
No issues at all with my Briggs
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32998 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:34 pm to
Find out who has the best service and customer experience near you. When it hits the fan and every hardware store is closed and you can’t get parts easily…. they need to be there.

In my area that means Generac.
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 5:35 pm
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
128526 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:35 pm to
Liquid cooled
Posted by Bourre
Da Parish
Member since Nov 2012
22819 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:37 pm to
quote:

Liquid cooled


Sure, if you have 30k it’s the way to go
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
14871 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:42 pm to
Aren’t B&S and Koehler the same company now?
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 5:45 pm
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
134910 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:56 pm to
Yamaha or Honda

Posted by CMATTE
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2010
299 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 5:59 pm to
Have a 26kw Kohler on my house (Houston). Only had it 1 year and never had any issues. Starts up within 10 seconds after loss of power and runs great. House is 2900 sq ft 4 BR / 3 Baths, office, electric dryer, 2 AC units, pool etc…. All can run at the same time and house functions as normal.

I use Genpro for a service plan.

I would go with Kohler if I had to do it over again. I was deciding between B&S and Kohler. The service company did not hesitate suggesting Kohler when I asked about parts availability and service.

My neighbors with Generac have had terrible experiences.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
128526 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:02 pm to
quote:

Sure, if you have 30k it’s the way to go


I got a 36kw installed for 18k

Edited for exact numbers
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 6:07 pm
Posted by xGeauxLSUx
United States of Atrophy
Member since Oct 2008
22439 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:03 pm to
quote:

I got a 35kw installed for under 20k

No way, where?
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
128526 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:06 pm to
New house build a few years back

Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27557 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:08 pm to
quote:

Honda


I see you’ve been downvoted. I remember the shell Houston Open in 2005. Honda generators powering the cameras on the booms. The ones that get fairway shots etc.

This was during a PGA event. Quiet enough for that and this was in 2005. When people were just starting to think about making them quiet.
Posted by kayjay
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
389 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:14 pm to
Generac is garbage. Kohler is the way to go. I have a 40kw Coleman 2001 model with a Chevy v-6 engine that runs like a champ. Unfortunately, they dont make them anymore. I also have a 25kw Katolite 2009 model that is exceptional as well with a 4 cylinder isuzi engine. It runs great, but I don’t know if they are still in business.

Several of my neighbors have Generacs that were installed within the last 3-5 years. They have problems with them after running nonstop for a few days.

I have been without power from hurricanes, once for 18 days and another for 16 days. They both ran without problems the entire time. When I have to replace them it will be with a Kohler.
Posted by xGeauxLSUx
United States of Atrophy
Member since Oct 2008
22439 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:21 pm to
Nice man!
Posted by tigerbutt
Deep South
Member since Jun 2006
26056 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:47 pm to
Don’t know but regarding zero turns

Briggs
Kawasaki
Kohler

Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
14771 posts
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:52 pm to
Koehler owns a nice golf course. Whistling Straights

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