Landscape Management, October 2013

SUPPLIERRESOURCEPROFILES Kohler Engines Power to Succeed A partnership based on trust and performance P rofessional landscape contractors have learned to depend upon Kohler Engines They realize Kohler is dedicated to manufacturing well crafted and durable products that will stand up in the field and deliver reliable long term performance Of course a relationship like this doesnt happen overnight A company needs to prove itself by listening to the unique needs of landscape contractors and turf professionals and then deliver on those needs by committing to product innovation and customer support History of Innovation Kohler Engines was founded more than 90 years ago and has continually enhanced its product lineup in an effort to help make life easier and more profitable for end users around the globe Its professional grade engines have become synonymous with success in the landscape industry When looking around a typical landscape operation its common to see Kohler Engines powering a wide variety of equipment Command PRO Aegis Kohler Diesel todays professionals regularly entrust their livelihood to many of the proven models within the Kohler Engines family of products And Kohlers products continue to evolve and improve The most notable new product innovation for landscape professionals is the Kohler Command PRO EFI electronic fuel injection engine which is the only closed loop EFI engine in its class These engines which offer unmatched efficiency have been proven to save end users up to 25 percent in fuel when compared to one of Kohlers carbureted engines under comparable load conditions This translates into fuel savings of 600 per engine every year for landscape professionals which helps to explain the rapid growth and acceptance of EFI technology nationwide Closed Loop EFI Kohler closed loop EFI engines are actually quite unique because they include an oxygen sensor that analyzes the air fuel mixture in the muffler If the oxygen level strays from the ideal air fuel mixture the sensor triggers adjustments to the amount of fuel injected into the system These engines then close the loop between the air fuel intake and the exhaust output to provide a constant stream of feedback which helps deliver optimal fuel efficiency and a variety of other benefits including easier starting fuel compatibility improved power and better reliability Based on strong marketplace response to Kohlers Command PRO EFI engines Kohler Engines has recently released a Command PRO EFI Propane Engine This new option is ideal for those seeking the fuel savings easy starting and improved reliability of the companys closed loop EFI technology in tandem with the cleanburning and eco friendly benefits of propane About Kohler Engines Kohler Engines and Lombardini a KOHLER Company based in Italy have been manufacturing engines since the 1920s Kohler Engines produces a wide range of gaseous gasoline and diesel engines from 65 to 745 hp which are supplied to equipment manufacturers worldwide in the lawn and garden commercial and industrial agricultural and construction markets To learn more please visit www KohlerEngines com or www facebook com kohlerengines or www twitter com kohlerengines 444 Highland Drive Kohler WI 53044 Phone 920 457 4441 kohlerengines com Facebook com kohlerengines Twitter com kohlerengines GIE EXPO booth 7176 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET OCTOBER 2013 114 COMPANY Spotlight