[lfnel]

LX277 has V-Twin Kawasaki engine while LX266 is essentially the same tractor with Kohler single-cylinder engine. How bad is the noise and vibration of the Kohler compared to the Kawasaki?

 

[lfnel]

I found a LX266 and bought it. The noise and vibration really aren't that objectionable. In fact the less busy sound of the single cylinder engine in the LX266 compared to the two-cylinder in the LX277 running the same rpm is kind of pleasant.

 

[Grant Baker]

I don't know about the Kohler,but I love my LX277,had it since new in 96 I believe,and have only had to replace a coil(I replaced both)

 

[lfnel]

Grant: Yes, I have had a Kawasaki LX277 for over 10 years and have been doing maintenance (spring-fall mower-snowthrower change over) on an earlier one for 5 years. Not a hint of engine problem on either. This winter I added another Kawasaki LX277 and the afore mentioned LX266 Kohler to those I'll end up doing maintenance and seasonal change over - at least for a while. One trick I've learned for the Kawasaki's that have to set in an unheated shed and be expected to start at zero or below, is to use JB weld to close off the about 1/4" diameter hole in the carburetor's choke plate. That sure cuts down on the amount of cold cranking required. Also the engine de-icing kit (AM135317, $67) helps some with keeping the carburetor from icing up on those that aren't parked in a warm garage.