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Kohler 18 HP Command Series OHV Engine — 18 HP, Model# CH18S
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- OHV engine with Oil Sentry
- Cast iron cylinder liner; aluminum block
- Oil filter
- Electric start w/12V solenoid shift starter
- Dual oil drain holes
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Specifications
Kohler 18 HP Command Series OHV Engine — 18 HP, Model# CH18S
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Engine Displacement
Same
624 cc
306 cc
306 cc
389 cc
Engine Type
Same
Command Pro V-Twin OHV
1450 Series OHV
1450 Series OHV
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
Shaft Diameter
Same
1 in
1 in
3/4 in
7/8 in
Shaft Length
Same
3 in
2.76 in
2.5 in
5.06 in
Start Type
Same
Electric
Recoil
Recoil
Electric
Shaft Keyway
Same
0.25 in
0.25 in
0.18 in
N/a; in
Cylinders (qty.)
Same
2
1
1
1
Cylinder Bore
Same
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Compression Ratio
Same
8.5:1
-
-
8.2:1
Oil Capacity
Same
2 qt
1.16 qt
1.16 qt
1.16 qt
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side)
Same
Counterclockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Ignition System
Same
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic
Digital CDI W/variable Timing
Carburetor
Same
Smart choke
Float
Float
Butterfly Float
Lubrication System
Same
Full pressure
Splash
Splash
Splash
Cooling System
Same
Air cooled
Air
Air
Air
Bore
Same
3.03 in
3.22 in
3.22 in
3.46 in
Stroke
Same
2.64 in
2.28 in
2.28 in
2.5 in
Air Cleaner Type
Same
Dual element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Throttle Control
Same
Remote
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Filter
Same
In line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Charging System Amps
Same
15
-
-
-
PTO Height
Same
-
5.26 in
5.26 in
5.25 in
Fuel Tank
Same
-
Yes
Yes
No
Fuel Tank Capacity
Same
-
3.2 qt
3.2 qt
-
Low Oil Shutdown
Same
-
No
No
Yes
Low Oil Alert
Same
-
Yes
No
Yes
CARB Approved
Same
-
No
No
-
Governor System
Same
-
Mechanical
Mechanical
Centrifugal Mass Governor
Bearing Type
Same
-
Ball
Ball
Ball
Auto Compression Release
Same
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Choke Control
Same
-
Manual
Manual
Remote
Muffler Included
Same
-
Yes
Yes
No
Net Torque
Same
-
-
-
19.5 ft-lbs.
Crankshaft
Same
-
-
-
V-type
Net Power Output
Same
-
-
-
11.7 HP