Press Release

KOHLER, Wis. – October 29, 2009 – Kohler’s Courage® XT engine series makes its debut in the consumer utility market with the launch of the Courage XT-7 vertical-shaft, 4.5 net hp (173 cc) utility engine.

Utilizing the rugged, professional-grade design of the Courage XT-7 walk-behind mower engine, the Courage XT-7 utility engine has enhanced features to power a wide variety of applications including pressure washers, tillers, log splitters, chipper/shredder, generators and pumps.

The Courage XT-7 utility engine comes standard with an overhead valve (OHV) design, a cast iron cylinder bore and flywheel ball bearing. A wide variety of options allow the engine to be customized to fit the application: 

• straight or tapered PTO shafts
• SAE pump mounting
• engine-mounted controls
• front or side-discharge muffler
• fixed or 6-position indexable recoil
• bottom or side oil drain
• paper or foam-only air cleaner
• debris screen
• recoil or electric start

The Courage XT-7 utility engine is certified for both current EPA and CARB emissions standards. This engine meets or exceeds Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940 horsepower requirements.

About Kohler Co. (www.KohlerEngines.com)

Within the Kohler Global Power Group, Kohler Co. and its affiliate Lombardini, Srl manufacture gasoline engines from 3.5-40 horsepower, and diesel engines from 6.7-64.4 horsepower 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, Wis., 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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