Horsepower of a Kawasaki FC420V Engine

Horsepower of a Kawasaki FC420V Engine
Written By
David Marsh
David Marsh
Published: Mar 17, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Identification

The Kawasaki FC420V is a one cylinder, four stroke engine with a single stage oil filter and a dual stage air cleaner. It displaces 423 cubic cm, or 25.8 cubic inches. The crankcase holds 1.4 qts. of oil without the oil filter and 1.6 with the oil filter installed.

Horsepower

The FC420V engine develops 14 horsepower. This amount of horsepower makes it possible for mowers using the engine to travel at speeds of up to six miles per hour in forward gear and one mile per hour in reverse.

Use

Riding mowers and walk behind mowers that incorporate the FC420V engine are heavy duty machines built for commercial use. It is one of the few lawn mower engines with an electric starter.

The Drip Cap

  • The Kawasaki FC420V engine powers riding and walk behind lawn mowers.
  • This amount of horsepower makes it possible for mowers using the engine to travel at speeds of up to six miles per hour in forward gear and one mile per hour in reverse.

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David Marsh

In 1990 David Marsh began writing a column in the "Idaho Falls Post-Register" titled "Good Things," which presented restaurant reviews, sports analysis and movie criticism. Besides newspaper columns, Marsh researched police procedures for…

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