Press Release

KOHLER, Wis. – January 2009 – Kohler continues to take its performance engineering commitment to new levels as it introduces an entirely new line of horizontal-shaft engines for the consumer OPE market worldwide.  The new KOHLER Courage® horizontal-shaft engines will be the first consumer engine to include several features found typically only in a professional-grade engine, in its three models in varying horsepower: 6.5, 9.0 and 13 hp. Production will begin late first quarter 2009.

“Kohler continues to raise the bar in the industry with the innovative design of these small engines,” said Cam Litt, marketing manager for Kohler Engines. “The new Kohler Courage small engines offer reliable power and superior features at a competitive price, so the end user really achieves what they need when using their outdoor power equipment.”

The new engines target a range of consumer applications including tillers, edgers, portable generators, pressure washers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other outdoor power equipment.

The larger fuel tank on the Courage engines allows continuous operation for longer periods of time, resulting in less downtime and greater productivity. Equipped with a larger muffler ensures reduced engine noise, which is particularly important for users in the European marketplace where stringent noise regulations apply.

Additional features of the Courage horizontal-shaft engines include: a dual-element air cleaner; cast iron-lined single slant cylinder, and OHV for extended life and better emission control; a larger recoil starter and dual ball bearings that make the engines very easy to start; dual oil fill and oil drain locations for ease of engine service; and a low-oil protection system that automatically shuts down the engine  in case of low oil to ensure engine protection at all times.

Horsepower                       Courage Model Number
6.5 hp                                   SH265
9.0 hp                                   SH390
13.0 hp                                 SH430 

About Kohler Co.

Within the Kohler Global Power Group, Kohler Co. and its affiliate Lombardini, Srl manufacture gasoline engines from 4-40 hp, and diesel engines from 6-64 hp marketed worldwide under the brand names KOHLER and LOMBARDINI.  Also within the Kohler Global Power Group are Kohler Power Systems and affiliate SDMO Industries S.A.S., manufacturing generators (marine, residential, industrial and mobile) that are marketed worldwide under the brands KOHLER and SDMO. The group’s Kohler Rental business provides temporary power, climate control and luxury restrooms to the industrial, commercial, disaster recovery and event markets throughout the U.S.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin-USA, Kohler Co. is one of the oldest and largest privately-held companies in the United States.  Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.

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1. Go to: http://www.kohlerpower.com/pr/index.htm
2. Scroll down and click on "photo library" and click on "request a login" in the top left corner toolbar
3. Fill in the form as much as possible. For the "passcode" field type in "kgp0712"
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