How long is the break in period for a 3030?

subway · 06-10-2008, 09:39 PM

And what is the max rpms I should run the tractor during this break in period.

Sorry for asking this if it is in the manual but unfortunatly I have not got a manual yet. Used tractor with 4.5 hrs on it. Previous owner still has the manual.

art · 06-10-2008, 10:21 PM

That engine isn't broken in yet!!!! Run it as hard as you will normally run it this point!

tandttravis · 06-10-2008, 10:28 PM

somebody sold a tractor after only 4 1/2 hours!! good job on picking that up, I'll bet you saved a few bucks. Opinions vary widely on break in periods, but I've always believed you should break in an engine in the same manner as it's going to be used, in other words, work it like a dog. The manual states 50 hours for the break in period.

Ace3 · 06-10-2008, 10:52 PM

I would agree. When I asked my dealer about the break in period he told me to not baby it and just run it. He also stressed that the 50 hour service was VERY important though.

klrobert · 06-10-2008, 11:12 PM

I spoke with the service manager at the dealer when I bought mine and he said just run it, use it like I was going to for the life of the tractor but emphasized the importance of the 50 hour service.

subway · 06-11-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tandttravis

somebody sold a tractor after only 4 1/2 hours!! good job on picking that up, I'll bet you saved a few bucks. Opinions vary widely on break in periods, but I've always believed you should break in an engine in the same manner as it's going to be used, in other words, work it like a dog. The manual states 50 hours for the break in period.

Thanks for the feed back on the break in. The guy I guess bought the tractor to clear a piece of property but end up not getting the property. Hense he ended up getting rid of tractor. The dealer said that he would honor the rest of the warrantee which was either a 1 1/2 years or 2 years.

Sully2 · 06-11-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by subway

And what is the max rpms I should run the tractor during this break in period.

Sorry for asking this if it is in the manual but unfortunatly I have not got a manual yet. Used tractor with 4.5 hrs on it. Previous owner still has the manual.

My B3030 probably never will get "broken in"...

It took me 2 years to get to the 50 hr mark and at that point I did a FULL swapout on everything....and switched to Rotella 5W-40 SYN oil.

I dont need "full bore" RPM's to get the jobs done I bought it for and the only times it even see's "redline" and "high range" is when I travel on the road to go to a farmer friends place....because I want to spend as little time on the "highway" as needed.

It doesnt "hurt" anything to run it wide open..but normally I run about 2200 RPM's...and thats more than enough for my usage

Dargo · 06-11-2008, 11:43 AM

After having purchased 4 new Kubota diesels in the past, I have to agree with most everyone's comments so far. My dealer, and the Kubota rep, told me to run it just like I'd normally use it. They are designed to run at full throttle at all times when mowing etc. The Kubota rep told me to run one at anything less would be the only possible way I'd have any issues. So, based on the Kubota rep and my dealer, I just ran them hard from day one and they have all performed just great. I have about 1500 hours on the first I bought brand new and it still runs perfect and positively uses no oil between changes. Be sure to do the Kubota recommended maintenance at 50 hours (since it's under warranty at that time, I have always used Kubota fluids and filters at that point; for only a few bucks more to go with genuine Kubota stuff, I saw no reason to do otherwise) and be sure to run it at full throttle as you would when mowing etc. Good luck!!

swmpbgy1 · 06-11-2008, 03:16 PM

So by what you guys are saying.....work it like a dog.......would you run the belly mower at full throtle????

Swmpbgy1

Dargo · 06-11-2008, 04:03 PM

Either full throttle or at least the rated RPM speed for the belly mower. Anything less does you no good and definitely doesn't help out your engine any. The engine is already governed to run at a certain RPM. Full throttle isn't like holding your car to the floor. It's more like a pre-set cruise control speed for operating the machine. It's made to be run at that speed for years and years. Operating at it lower RPMs while mowing may actually do harm because you may not be running the cooling fan at the designed RPM to keep the machine cool. Like my dealer, Kubota rep, and most everybody here said; hammer down.

06-10-2008, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
subway Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Slippery Rock, Pa Posts: 26	How long is the break in period for a 3030? And what is the max rpms I should run the tractor during this break in period. Sorry for asking this if it is in the manual but unfortunatly I have not got a manual yet. Used tractor with 4.5 hrs on it. Previous owner still has the manual.

06-10-2008, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
art Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: central New York Posts: 2,761	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? That engine isn't broken in yet!!!! Run it as hard as you will normally run it this point!

06-10-2008, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
tandttravis New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wasatch Mountains, Utah Posts: 20	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? somebody sold a tractor after only 4 1/2 hours!! good job on picking that up, I'll bet you saved a few bucks. Opinions vary widely on break in periods, but I've always believed you should break in an engine in the same manner as it's going to be used, in other words, work it like a dog. The manual states 50 hours for the break in period.

06-10-2008, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ace3 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 15	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? I would agree. When I asked my dealer about the break in period he told me to not baby it and just run it. He also stressed that the 50 hour service was VERY important though.

06-10-2008, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
klrobert New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cullman, AL Posts: 20	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? I spoke with the service manager at the dealer when I bought mine and he said just run it, use it like I was going to for the life of the tractor but emphasized the importance of the 50 hour service.

06-11-2008, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dargo Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. IN Posts: 3,757	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? After having purchased 4 new Kubota diesels in the past, I have to agree with most everyone's comments so far. My dealer, and the Kubota rep, told me to run it just like I'd normally use it. They are designed to run at full throttle at all times when mowing etc. The Kubota rep told me to run one at anything less would be the only possible way I'd have any issues. So, based on the Kubota rep and my dealer, I just ran them hard from day one and they have all performed just great. I have about 1500 hours on the first I bought brand new and it still runs perfect and positively uses no oil between changes. Be sure to do the Kubota recommended maintenance at 50 hours (since it's under warranty at that time, I have always used Kubota fluids and filters at that point; for only a few bucks more to go with genuine Kubota stuff, I saw no reason to do otherwise) and be sure to run it at full throttle as you would when mowing etc. Good luck!! __________________ 1982 19" Murray push mower (upgraded to B&S 8 hp engine!) Weed Eater 25cc string trimmer w/ curved shaft! 1978 Ford pickup, stick shift, 300ci 6 cyl new rear U joint 2006 Harbor Freight claw hammer new 2008 Harbor Freight pipe bender. Not sure what I'm going to do with it, but my dad figured I needed it for my B'day. 2008 Harbor Freight package of blue nitrile gloves (yup, from my dad too) Have you ever noticed that the more you learn, the more you realize what you don't know?

06-11-2008, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
swmpbgy1 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mt. Clare, WV Posts: 151	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? So by what you guys are saying.....work it like a dog.......would you run the belly mower at full throtle???? Swmpbgy1

06-11-2008, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dargo Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. IN Posts: 3,757	Re: How long is the break in period for a 3030? Either full throttle or at least the rated RPM speed for the belly mower. Anything less does you no good and definitely doesn't help out your engine any. The engine is already governed to run at a certain RPM. Full throttle isn't like holding your car to the floor. It's more like a pre-set cruise control speed for operating the machine. It's made to be run at that speed for years and years. Operating at it lower RPMs while mowing may actually do harm because you may not be running the cooling fan at the designed RPM to keep the machine cool. Like my dealer, Kubota rep, and most everybody here said; hammer down. __________________ 1982 19" Murray push mower (upgraded to B&S 8 hp engine!) Weed Eater 25cc string trimmer w/ curved shaft! 1978 Ford pickup, stick shift, 300ci 6 cyl new rear U joint 2006 Harbor Freight claw hammer new 2008 Harbor Freight pipe bender. Not sure what I'm going to do with it, but my dad figured I needed it for my B'day. 2008 Harbor Freight package of blue nitrile gloves (yup, from my dad too) Have you ever noticed that the more you learn, the more you realize what you don't know?

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