Raw Dodge
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- Joined
- Apr 8, 2009
- Messages
- 644
- Location
- Orange County,NY
- Tractor
- Ventrac 4231,Dixie Chopper XXWD5000
I believe that the 40hp Kohler air cooled engine is a little overrated... It's more like a 33-35hp engine, just like the vanguard 35 v twin... And generac 992 cc 33hp v twin. More importantly then HP rating, look at the torque curve from 2400 to 3600.. I would want an engine that could make it least 50-55 ft lbs of torque thru that whole operating range. As for your 31 turbo diesel over heating., they do run too hot and it's part of the reason those engines just do not last. The non turbo diesel does not overheat...There is very little power difference between the turbo and non turbo models, once again turbo drops a few rpm's its done...