Kubota G1800

[Anonymous Poster]

Just purchased a used Kubota G1800, diesel, with this being
my first diesel engine what engine speed is best for mowing?
With the Wheel Horse gas engine, I always mowed with full
throttle. I do not want to damage the engine or mower deck
gearbox

 

[Bird]

G, Ken, I've never used a G1800, but I doubt that it's any different from the other diesel engines in that it has a governor so you can't over rev it, and you mow at full throttle, or just a tiny bit under full throttle. The B7100 I used to have didn't have a tachometer, and both the dealer and a factory service rep told me there was no problem with running it full throttle, although "normal" PTO speed was just a tiny bit under full throttle. I believe I also read somewhere on this forum where someone else said his dealer told him the same thing, i.e., go to full throttle, then pull the lever back just a little bit.

Bird

 

[MIKE MD.]

You should run near full throttle when under a load or mowing. This will help the hydro transmission and to keep the engine cool. I have a G1900.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

How much did you guys pay for the G1800 and G1900?
Thanks,
DougR

 

[Anonymous Poster]

DougR
I paid $4,000 for my G1800, 48 inch deck, 550 hours.
The mower is in excellent shape.

 

[Roy]

You got a good deal. It's a good tractor, and that's low hours given her life expectancy.