Horse power of a HG68

Started by Todd J. Roach, February 15, 2005, 10:59:08 AM

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Todd J. Roach

February 15, 2005, 10:59:08 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Todd J. Roach
I know this has probably been said a 1000 times, but Im new at the Cletrac thing. What is the horse power rating of a HG68? I don't want to open a hornets nest, however, how do they compare to a John Deere MC?   Thanks Todd

Blake Malkamaki

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February 15, 2005, 06:19:25 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Blake
I think the IXB engine is rated at about 21 horsepower. The IXK would be a little less.

Blake
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jbandka

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February 15, 2005, 11:27:19 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by jbandka
Hey Todd,
What Blake says is about right, I have heard of IXK hp ranges from 14 to 19 hp and IXB hp ranges from 18 to 23... So pick an average because on these little engines quite a bit depends on engine condition, mag and carb condition and settings, plugs, wires etc... and timing settings and how responsive the governer is... I have both IXK's & IXB's and I will say the newer OC-3 models with the IXB seem to be significantly stronger than the older engines but on the other hand a well tuned IXK will outwork a poorly tuned or "out of spec" IXB in the same machine... So a well tuned IXB engine in good condition may produce as much as 22-23 hp or only 14-15 in poor condition and/or anywhere in between... I do know this, if you have a well tuned engine in good mechanical condition whether it be an IXK or IXB the actual hp makes very little difference, IMHO...  :wink:
Joel
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