Adding a Turbo to the 2510

[PapeCAT]

Has anyone ever considered adding a turbo to the 2510 to turn it into a 2800H but with the three range transmission and the better loader. I did a quick search online for the parts related to the intake and turbo/manifold on the 2800H and everything can be ordered. For higher elevations the turbo would help it pull in high range / roading much better than the NA engine.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I'm sure it would help. I think it would void any remaining warranty (if applicable). Also, if you do it, make sure you get into the fuel system and up your fuel (aka injectors and possibly timing) so you don't run it lean.

If you go for it, start a build thread, it will be interesting to watch.

 

[dieselcrawler]

If its NA diesel, I think about adding a turbo to it!

Build thread please!

 

[Gafn]

PapeCat

Don't know what year it is, but the timing, duration, pulse width of the injectors is most likely computer controlled.
The 2800H most likely has a very different program for the fueling system, you will need to address that, if you can figure out how to tune it - you may not need bigger injectors. Look at the 5.9l Cummins - you can tune that for massive power without going with larger injectors.
Tuning will be key to performance and reliability.

Then there is the rest of the drive line - can the 2510 Clutch/Hydro pump handle the HP/torque that the turbo can produce?
You may find your self getting into upgrading the drive line... the modified 5.9l Cummins have made boat anchors out of many a trans...
After all splitting your tractor in half to resurface your flywheel and replace a clutch - not something you want to do very often.

 

[EddieWalker]

One of the lessons that I learned from working on engines back in high school and my early 20's is that stock is always more reliable. After spending all sorts of money trying to get more power, I just created more issues that cost more money to deal with. Now, if I want more power in something, I sell what I have and buy something with more power. Life is more fun using what you have and not spending time and money trying to turn it into something that it wasn't designed to be from the factory.

 

[ptsg]

No computers to deal with on Branson tractors. All good ol'mechanical simple stuff.

As far as the drive line, I'm pretty sure these tractors are made to handle the most HP model available. They just de-tune or use a smaller engine for the smaller HP models. We get the 3100 here, which has 30HP and a turbo, so adding a turbo to the 2510 should cause any issue.

The injection timing may need be adjusted by playing with the shims of the injection pump. Also it might need the fuel screw to be messed with so it gets a little more fuel to get the boost.

 

[Gafn]

ptsg
Thanks for the updates - did not realize this engine is more like the Cummin 4BT than I thought...
Heck yea add the turbo - so this is a 3B basically ...lol - yea make it a 3BT - add an intercooler - make 250 ft Lbs of torque and 120 is h HP

 

[ptsg]

Kukje/Branson actually have the license from Cummins to build their engines. So all Branson tractors get basically Cummins engines.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Years ago, everything was built stronger than it needed to be. Cars and tractors alike. Now, paractically everything is just enough and then sometimes, not enough. I opt to leave things "STOCK". A friend turned his expensive F350 tranny into a pile of (unwarrantied) JUNK, on account of a chipped truck. I don't see the lust for power, and 6 grand would have bought a lot of fuel.

 

[ptsg]

Years ago, everything was built stronger than it needed to be. Cars and tractors alike. Now, paractically everything is just enough and then sometimes, not enough. I opt to leave things "STOCK". A friend turned his expensive F350 tranny into a pile of (unwarrantied) JUNK, on account of a chipped truck. I don't see the lust for power, and 6 grand would have bought a lot of fuel.

That's the thing about Branson that most don't realize. They still build the tractors way stronger that it needs to be, exactly like the old school ones.