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Engine Machining & Rebuilding in Franklin, IN

At Koenig Equipment in Franklin, IN, our machine shop handles engine work from start to finish, beginning with a full teardown and thorough cleaning so we can see exactly what condition your engine is in before any machining begins. From there our technicians handle precision boring, honing, grinding and align boring to spec, then reassemble the engine in a clean room so it goes back to work the way you and your Customers expect.

What we offer

Everything the Franklin team handles here.

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Align boring

Bearing caps precision ground, torqued to tension, and re-machined so the tunnel runs true.

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Block resurfacing

Decks milled with ceramic or carbide tooling and indexed to the cylinder and main bores for a true sealing surface.

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Boring and honing

Cylinders finish honed to size with the correct crosshatch for ring break-in and oil film.

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Case IH engine rebuilding

Engine machining and rebuilding for Case and Case IH farm equipment.

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Caterpillar engine rebuilding

Block, head and crankshaft work for Caterpillar diesel engines, on-highway and industrial.

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Cleaning and degreasing

A rust-inhibitive detergent wash after every machining process, so parts go together clean.

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Combine engine rebuilding

Engine machining and rebuilding for combines, sized around harvest timing.

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Complete cylinder head rebuilding

Valve jobs with three-angle seats, precision-ground valves, guide and seat replacement, and clean assembly.

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Complete engine rebuilds

Teardown, cleaning, machining, and final assembly handled as one job, with premium first-line parts and gaskets.

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Crankshaft grinding and polishing

Journals ground and polished with runout and taper held to a ten-thousandth of an inch, then checked for straightness.

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Cummins engine rebuilding

Machining and rebuilding for Cummins diesel engines out of trucks, farm and industrial equipment.

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Detroit Diesel engine rebuilding

Complete machining and rebuild work for Detroit Diesel engines.

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Engine assembly

Assembled by a rebuilding specialist in a dedicated clean room, isolated from the shop floor.

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Engine block rebuilding

Boring, decking, and honing indexed to a true deck-to-cylinder-to-main relationship.

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Flywheel grinding and press work

Single and multiple-step flywheels, plus brake drums and rotors, ground flat and true.

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Generator set engine rebuilding

Machining and rebuilding for standby and industrial generator set engines.

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International Harvester engine rebuilding

Machining and rebuilding for International Harvester engines, including long out-of-production iron.

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John Deere engine rebuilding

Engine machining and rebuilding for John Deere tractors, combines and industrial power units.

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Line boring

Main and cam bearing tunnels machined back to the correct diameter and alignment after cap grinding.

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Magnaflux inspection

Magnetic particle inspection under black light to find radial and axial fractures the eye cannot see.

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PACCAR engine rebuilding

Engine machining for PACCAR power in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

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Pressure testing

Heads sealed, immersed, and pressurized so cracks and leaks are found and located before the rebuild goes further.

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Semi truck engine rebuilding

Full machining and rebuild service for on-highway truck diesel engines.

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Skid loader engine rebuilding

Engine machining and rebuilding for skid loaders and compact equipment.

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Thermal and hot-tank cleaning

Closed-loop thermal and hot-tank cleaning that strips grease, carbon, and scale before any metal is cut.

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Engines we machine

The shop is set up for heavy diesel and farm engines. If it came out of something that works for a living, bring it in.

On-highway and truck diesel

Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, and PACCAR engines out of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

Farm equipment

Any farm engine, whatever the badge and whatever the year. John Deere, Case and Case IH, International Harvester, and everything else that comes through the door.

Industrial and standby power

Generator sets and industrial power units, including older iron that is long out of production.

What we take in

  • Semis and on-highway trucks
  • Farm tractors
  • Combines
  • Skid loaders
  • Dump trucks
  • Buses
  • Industrial power units
  • Generator sets

We do not machine motorcycles, snowmobiles, or small engines. Lawn and garden engines are usually cheaper to replace than to machine, so we will tell you straight if that is the better call.

Koenig Equipment is an authorized John Deere dealer. Other manufacturer and model names are used only to identify the engines and equipment we service in Franklin and are the property of their respective owners; their use does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.

Why bring it to Koenig

Factory-trained technicians

The same people who know John Deere equipment inside and out, so it is fixed right the first time.

Genuine parts, fast

Genuine John Deere parts with quick ordering and full-catalog access, plus text-to-order and local delivery.

We come to you

On-site, mobile, and seasonal service that fits your schedule. We Come To You With Solutions.

Family-owned since 1904

A John Deere dealer that has supported Ohio and Indiana Customers for generations.

What your neighbors say about Koenig Franklin

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Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable people. Excellent customer service. Great advice and a beautiful new facility.
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David Eastes
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Great service . Thank you Vallery for the help in getting all the accessories for my gator. Highly recommend this dealership.
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Basem Shammas
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Excellent, staff well focused on customer service. Friendly, happy crew!
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Rick Whitney
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Once again Koenig saved the day when I couldn't get my mower blades broke off. Stopped by and took care of me right away! Thank you as always!
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Jamin Shue
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Honest and friendly people. Nice having a good Deere locally that can service the very small to the very large equipment.
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Mike Bolser
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The service was excellent. There was no waiting, the salesman was super friendly and helpful and completely knowledgeable of the products I was asking for. I could not have been more pleased and would highly recommend the company to anyone who asked.
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John Maresca
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Koenig Equipment — Franklin, IN

1280 Sloan Drive, Franklin, IN 46131

3177382250

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