Century Tractor with Cummins Engine

[sideboiler]

Does anybody have any information yet on the new Century tractor Model 3467 with a Cummins engine in the 45 hp range? I spoke with one dealer and they said they would be available on Dec. 10, 2003. They said the Model 3467 (4wd) will replace the Model 3045 that has the Yanmar 4 cyl. diesel. Any feedback?

 

[Chipperman]

sideboiler
In regard to the new Kukje engine the model is 3647 it is 47 hp and will replace the 3045. I believe it is the same engine Cummins is selling as the "A" series. But at this point it is not called a Cummins engine. I think it has to do with agreements between Kukje and Cummins. Hopefully some time soon the tractors will say "Powered by Cummins". It will be available soon, possibly but not definitely before Jan 1. There are still 3045s available from dealers and the Yanmar is second to none.

DavesTractor if you are reading what can you tell us about Branson and the new engines?
Chipperman
Hope that helps and Good luck.
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[DavesTractor]

Chipperman,

I'm hearing the same sort of information, but we do not have confirmation of all the details yet.

 

[CMunger]

These engines meet tier 2 EPA specs for 2004 is another reason for the design change. I hate to open a can of worms, but these Chinese tractors, will they still allow them to be imported??
Chuck M.

 

[SHIFTY]

If you are refering to Century,They are not Chinese tractors.The Centurys are far superior in Desighn and build and I sell Chinese tractors as well

 

[art]

Just think, if it's the 3.9 or 5.9 that is used that is partally or1/2 owned by Case-IH or CNH or fiat.

 

[CMunger]

Sorry- I did not mean to infer the Century is Chinese. It is made intirely in Korea. My question was about the Chinese tractors that are being imported. Are they going to redesign to meet EPA trier 2?? Can they import them if they don't??
As far as this Cummins engine thing, I think there is some confusion. The engine the Century will be using will be a Kukje built engine to meet tier 2 EPA specs, not a Cummins. Cummins will be selling a Kukje engine with a Cummins label.
Chuck M.

 

[EFC]

All Chinese tractors over 26hp without EPA engine are done Jan1 2004 and then all hp classes on Jan 2005. I don’t think China has taken the EPA issue seriously yet. They always say to me that we will find a way..... I can say I'm not ready to scrap with EPA and I haven’t seen a Chinese engine yet that is even close. Everybody says they have one but when I talk with the EPA they don’t have any Chinese engines that have been submitted for formal testing. It takes one calendar year after submittal to get certified if it passes. If they do continue to come in it will most likely be with an engine purchased from a third party that is certified. That is my guess

 

[Durbob]

What does that mean Buck? If i have a container of tractors on the way from China and they don't get into port till Feb. , does that mean i can't sell them? Where is the cutoff point?

 

[JimMc]

If it works like the automotive emissions, US Customs will not release them until they meet spec.