chad22
Veteran Member
Well this isn't gonna happen for awhile yet. But I thought I would ask a few questions.
I've mentioned in a few other threads that I wanted to make a different backhoe, well more like a front hoe. Like the gofor digger towable backhoe.
I'll probably run my v twin Briggs engine on the new back hoe, once I get done building it. But I want to eventually add a cab with heat so I can stay warm while working in the winter. So I'll probably purchase this engine.
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel Engine with Electric Start 26.5 HP, 1in. x 3in. Shaft, Model# 582447 | Diesel Engines | Northern Tool + Equipment
It'll be close to $6,000.00 with shipping and yes I know. I'm probably crazy for spending this much money on an engine to build a backhoe, and could probably pick up a mini ex used for around the same price or more. But at least my backhoe or front hoe will be new. "And a new engine to boot"
I've submitted a question to northerntool, but was wondering if anyone knew if these engines are setup to allow hookup to a heater core?
I'm sure it does since it's liquid cooled.
I've had great success with Briggs engines, and got long life out of them. Heck I bought a Briggs single cylinder I wanna say 10 or 11 hp gasoline engine for $1.00 at a yard sale, and the only thing wrong with it was the intake valve. "It was stuck open". Guy said he couldn't get it running so he just bought a new engine for his mower.
The guy said the engine was at least 20 years old.
I've had gas engines but never diesel? Are diesel engines any better than gasoline engines?
Thanks
Chad
I've mentioned in a few other threads that I wanted to make a different backhoe, well more like a front hoe. Like the gofor digger towable backhoe.
I'll probably run my v twin Briggs engine on the new back hoe, once I get done building it. But I want to eventually add a cab with heat so I can stay warm while working in the winter. So I'll probably purchase this engine.
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel Engine with Electric Start 26.5 HP, 1in. x 3in. Shaft, Model# 582447 | Diesel Engines | Northern Tool + Equipment
It'll be close to $6,000.00 with shipping and yes I know. I'm probably crazy for spending this much money on an engine to build a backhoe, and could probably pick up a mini ex used for around the same price or more. But at least my backhoe or front hoe will be new. "And a new engine to boot"
I've submitted a question to northerntool, but was wondering if anyone knew if these engines are setup to allow hookup to a heater core?
I'm sure it does since it's liquid cooled.
I've had great success with Briggs engines, and got long life out of them. Heck I bought a Briggs single cylinder I wanna say 10 or 11 hp gasoline engine for $1.00 at a yard sale, and the only thing wrong with it was the intake valve. "It was stuck open". Guy said he couldn't get it running so he just bought a new engine for his mower.
The guy said the engine was at least 20 years old.
I've had gas engines but never diesel? Are diesel engines any better than gasoline engines?
Thanks
Chad