Century C47L

[okietractor]

I found the above listed unit on an auction yard today. Head and oil pan pulled, #2 cylinder cratered. I mean bad, sleeve is cracked and obvious that block would be too. Looks like the rod broke and pounded things to a pulp. Unit only has 323 hourson it. Has this model had engine probs. I have used a Branson 3510 extensively and loved the machine. This unit looks like a big brother to the Branson, is there ea family history. I am considering making an offer on this unit if I get the right feedback from you guys. It has a 50 series loader with it. The unit has had very light use, only light scratches on the bucket, tires look like new. Has there been an issue with oil pumps? I can't imagine a logical reason for the cylinder failure with so few hours. To the dealers who view these posts, what will a short block and oil pump for this unit run? I am in Oklahoma. Thanks in advance for any and all advice, I've received great feedback from this site before.

 

[MicroPilot]

Century and Branson tractors are/were both made by the South Korean company called Kukje. They were essentially identical, in fact some parts had both a Century and Branson part number stamped on them.

The C47L is one of the last models that Century marketed before they stopped selling tractors. I believe this had the Cummins pattern 4 cylinder in it.

 

[okietractor]

Do Branson dealers stock/sell Century parts? I am seriously considering this project if the costs are not too high.

 

[MicroPilot]

They should. The dealer I got my Century from has had no problems getting parts from Branson for me, and he doesn't even sell Branson tractors.

 

[DavesTractor]

It should be the Cummins A2300, so parts can be bought through Cummins or Branson. I'd guess it hydraulic locked, might have sucked water in while running, happens when crossing a deep creek...then you are up a creek without a paddle. Normally it will bust the piston, bend the rod, crack the block. It's ugly. Dang water won't compress.

 

[Reg]

I know where there is a 0 hours engine for it.
Send me a private message.

\R

 

[okietractor]

I did buy the unit at auction. Found out the previous owner ran it into a pond while trying to do some clean up work around it. After he blew the engine he quit paying for the unit. Everything looks good except #2 cylinder. Block is most likely cracked but won't know until I pull the sleeve. I am know in the market for parts and a service manual. The engine is the Cummins A2300N2. Please feel free to send me a private message if you would like. Thanks,

 

[Reg]

I've been BAD about getting to my private messages on this board.
Okietractor and I eventually caught up with this and although I wasn't able to help much it seems he now has a replacement sleeve on order via a Branson dealer.

HOPING it is smooth sailing from here.

\R

 

[okietractor]

Update on rebuild. Ordered parts yesterday from local Branson dealer. This guy has been great! E mailed me copies of the parts book so I could identify all the parts I need. I sat down with him twice to review and identify. He got me pricing and I put together an order for him. He is only charging me 5%above cost. What a bargain considering all he has done for me. He also is letting me copy pages from the service manual so I can have the proper torque specs for everything. He will definately get any future business of mine. I would reccomend this dealer to anyone. If you want details send me a private message. He says they do a lot of out of state business because their price point is so low. Thanks for the comments I received about this project. I will update again.

 

[okietractor]

Sorry for the delay on updating this project. I have been enjoying my tractor. After purchasing and rebuilding a bare block the unit runs great. I have probably run the tractor 8-10 hrs since finishing the engine and am happy, and releived to report that all is well. I was worried that some other components may have been damaged by the water but only the turn signals don't function properly. Probably the relay. Not a problem, I will check on it later. All systems go for now! Total cost for the tractor, loader and parts was right at $7,000. Not bad for an '05 model with 363 hrs on it. Thanks to those who shared info with me on TBN, I really appreciate it.