Hi Peter,

I totally understand your concerns in regards to this matter. The 20 inch Series 2 frame was the most feeble of the 3 variants available at the time.

As far as an answer to your question it's all going to depend on what engine you intend to use on it. If you are fitting a new generation Briggs unit then it would be ok as it is, but if you intend to stay with an original style Briggs power plant then a strengthening process is a must.

Personally I wouldn't consider any of the older engines on this particular size machine.

Regardless of what I've suggested above, strengthening is a pro-active thing to do on these limited life chassis' which they definitely were from day one.

Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.