Kawasaki Critical Power
A razor-accurate rating and certification process verifying no less than 98% of rated horsepower, Kawasaki Critical Power is our dedication to precise engineering that helps ensure our engines deliver the performance they promise. Make your decision on tested, proven, and accurate horsepower. Choose Critical Power.
HOW HORSEPOWER BECOMES CRITICAL POWER
Testing equipment, procedures, measurements, and calculations are all set according to strict SAE J1995 protocols.
Precise power tests are run, with procedures and results confirmed by TÜV Rheinland Group, an independent testing authority.
Horsepower ratings are set per SAE J2723, the same automotive-tight standard used for car and truck engines, adhering to one of the toughest rating standards in the industry and ensuring accurate, consistent power output. Our Critical Power process is a rigid, multi-step process that helps ensure you get all the power you expect from the engines you count on.
What Critical Power Means For You
Commercial Landscapers
Kawasaki Critical Power ensures your engine will deliver the horsepower you’re expecting. Tackle demanding conditions like steep inclines and tall grass with the confidence that comes from performance that’s been certified to power you through.
Homeowners
Like pro landscapers, homeowners can rely on accurate horsepower—and the proven reliability of a Kawasaki Critical Power engine. Plus, you get the assurance that the engine you rely on is trusted by professionals to tackle the toughest work.
Kawasaki Dealers
As an authorized Kawasaki Engines dealer, stocking Kawasaki Critical Power engines shows customers that you sell products that have been tested and approved according to some of the strictest industry standards. Our commitment to transparency and accuracy can be positively reflected in your business.
FEATURED ENGINES
Certified Power Players
The following Kawasaki Critical Power engines are among our most trusted—for power you can depend on, this is a great place to start.
FX820V EVO
The FX820V EVO offers significant power density and greater efficiency.
FX1000V EFI
The most powerful EFI engine yet for next-level performance.
FT730V EFI
With innovative EFI technology and patented Vortical air filtration, this engine delivers superior debris management.
FX1000V
The FX1000V engine is a top-of-the-line power plant for commercial mowers and heavy duty industrial and construction equipment.
Featured Parts
Because excellence is meant to be maintained
Your hard-working Kawasaki Critical Power engine is exceptional in many ways—but that doesn’t mean it won’t need routine maintenance to help keep it performing at its peak. Trust Kawasaki Genuine Parts to offer the precise fit and function you need.
KTECH™ Fuel Treatment
Designed to help protect 4-cycle and 2-cycle gasoline engines and their fuel systems, KTECH Fuel Treatment from Kawasaki Engines is alcohol-free and helps keep fuel fresh while safeguarding against ethanol-related performance issues.
KTECH™ ETHANOL-FREE 4-CYCLE FUEL
Formulated for the long-life durability of 4-cycle, general-purpose engines, this fuel is engineered to help improve throttle response while protecting your engine from moisture, oxidization, and other ethanol-related performance issues.
TUNE-UP KITS
Offering several crucial service products in one convenient box, including oil, spark plugs, and air filters, Kawasaki Engines Tune-Up Kits make it simple to pick up routine maintenance items matched to your engine model.
KTECH 4-CYCLE ENGINE OIL
Offered in six formulas, KTECH engine oil is formulated to keep your Kawasaki engine operating at its highest performance level.
News & Articles
Keep your knowledge on the cutting edge.
Want a more in-depth look at Critical Power? The following article communicates not only the importance of horsepower in any engine—but includes greater detail on how it all works and what you stand to gain as a landscaper or homeowner.
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From engine maintenance to high performance-friendly parts and accessories, get the full Kawasaki Engines experience at an authorized Kawasaki Engines dealership near you.