Cushman trucks are considered to be one of the best transportation vehicles available due to their durability and long-lasting construction. Their reasonable price makes them a favorite of many greens maintenance and landscaping operations that use haulers like these every day for basic debris and equipment hauling.
Proper maintenance will keep a Cushman Truckster running for years. In fact, these vehicles will often outlast the quality of the engines inside them. While the bodywork, electrical components, engine, and even the tires will continue to run strong, the power may not be up to what modern models can provide. Instead of using the old Cushman fleet, repower kits are available so that newer, stronger engines can be easily fitted to the machine. These rebuild kits are a fraction of the price of a new engine and will breathe new life into an old trucker by adding more horsepower and new engineering.
Cushman Truckster small engines can be easily replaced using a number of different rebuild kits available. One of the best options is a repower kit with a Honda 20HP V-Twin overhead valve engine.
A Honda 20HP V-Twin Overhead Valve Rebuild Kit is best suited to replace any 18 or 22 HP Cushman Truckster small engine. Like any good rebuild kit, a Honda small engine kit will include the engine itself, an exhaust system, an engine mount, a clutch adapter, full installation instructions, and the bolts and other items needed to complete the kit. facility. Before you buy any repower kit, make sure you understand exactly what is and isn’t in the package you’re buying.
Although relatively simple, changing the power of a Cushman Truckster with something like a 20 HP Honda engine takes some understanding and planning. It’s not as simple as swapping one motor for another. It is important to read the details of the instructions and take note of what will and will not work exactly as before and what additional parts may be required in addition to those included in the kit. Here are some simple things to consider, specifically when using as a rebuild kit for a Cushman Truckster.
Hydraulic system: If your truckster has a hydraulic system that uses a chain drive or belt drive, you may need to order additional parts or kits to get the system to work properly.
Equipment heater: Changing the muffler system may cause the equipment heater to stop working.
Power converter: If your truckster has a 120 volt AC power converter, it may require additional changes to get it working after the upgrade kit is installed. This is because using a kit like one for Honda 20HP eliminates the alternator.
All of these functions can be integrated into the truckster’s construction in other ways. The amount of money saved with a rebuild kit is often considered to be worth the cost of a couple of extra hours of maintenance to get these features back up and running. Reviewing the information on any rebuild kit before you buy it will help you understand what additional work needs to be done.
Cushman trucks are quality machines with an excellent track record for longevity and performance. Repowering your engines with a high-output Honda 20HP V-Twin small engine will extend the life of the vehicle and give you the power available in newer models.
~Ben Anton, 2008
