Comparison EPA vs Standard Engine.

[Bob Rooks]

I have decided to keep the EPA engine out for now. Runs hotter with a higher fuel pressure? To me it sounds like it's asking for trouble.

Nope, not so. The hotter the better (within reason of course). It's called thermal efficiency. Engines are more efficient at higher temperatures. You will hardly find any engine nowadays operating below 185° to 200°. The higher fuel pressures, around 1,300 bar, promotes better atomization of fuel which translates into more power and better efficiency. It's hard to dismiss old wives tales and speculation for proven science, but believe me, every engine manufacturer is trying to sell engines, and it's much easier to do when you can meet all regulations and still be competitive with longevity and power.

 

[NewTractorOz]

One thing is you should get a list of parts together and get them with the tractor is possible...

mark

Yes I agree. I'm ordering 2x air filters, oil filters, fuel filters. And spare Hydraulic hoses for the loader bucket. If something needs to be added to this list then please advise. it's impossible to know what or if anything will go wrong.

I used to run a WV beetle and ended up carrying so many parts just in case. I carried a spare clutch plate with me for five years and ended up using it on a stranded motorist who had burned out his clutch on a steep hill. Quite funny really, in the middle of nowhere, and the guy says 'you wouldn't happen to have a spare clutch? No problems! We pushed the car under a overhanging tree, winched it up, whipped out the engine and they were away again.

I doubt though that I'll be meeting anyone with a Luzhong where I live.

 

[zonta223]

Hi Eric
One of the main weakness of the Chinese tractors are its electrics.
So maybe a couple of spare dashboard switches...Clutch interlock switch etc..........up to yourself if you want a spare "ignition" switch or are happy to convert it to some generic switch if it does fail......

regards