Cushman Truckster – Adding a 20HP Honda V-Twin engine

Cushman trucks are considered one of the best transportation vehicles available due to their durability and long-lasting construction. Their reasonable price makes them a favorite of many landscape and greens maintenance operations that use haulage vehicles 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, power may not be up to par with what modern models can provide. Instead of using the old Cushman fleet, repower kits are available so that the newer, stronger engines can be easily put into the machine. These rebuild kits cost 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 Engine Rebuild Kit is best suited for replacing 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, complete installation instructions, and the bolts and other items needed to complete the rebuild. facility. Before purchasing any repowering kit, make sure you understand exactly what does and does not come in the package you are purchasing.

Although relatively simple, swapping out the horsepower of a Cushman Truckster with something like a 20 HP Honda engine requires some understanding and planning. It’s not as simple as swapping one engine 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. Below are some simple things to consider, specifically when used as a rebuild kit for a Cushman Truckster.

Hydraulic system: If your truckster has a hydraulic system that uses chain drive or belt drive, you may need to order additional parts or kits for 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, you may need additional changes to get it working after installing the repower kit. This is because using a kit like one for the Honda 20HP eliminates the alternator.

All of these features can be integrated into the truckster build by other means. The amount of money saved with a rebuild kit is often considered to be worth the cost of a couple of hours of extra maintenance to get these features back up and running. Reviewing the information on any rebuild kit before purchasing 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 horsepower Honda 20HP V-Twin small engine will extend the life of your vehicle and give you the power available on newer models.

~Ben Anton, 2008