Put a Turbo on a B2630 good or bad
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That seems like a lot of trouble for a "little extra power". If you know what you're doing you can probably squeeze a bit more power by altering the timing and increasing the amount of fuel injected. I think that would be simpler than adding a turbo.
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If you give it a go by putting a turbo on it be sure to start a thread entitled "I hate my tractor - 2021 edition" in order to document the process.
It could be epic. The one one ten years ago or so certainly was.
It could be epic. The one one ten years ago or so certainly was.
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Space would be the first thing to look at. You have to pull off the exhaust, and all oil and cooling lines. I agree, seems like a lot of work and lots of research, custom brackets maybe, charge air tubes, etc.
If it is a mechanical unit, mucking with the timing may require injector pump work. In my boat, the pump can be rotated a bit which I believe changes the timing a bit. I never mess with it as I have the pump tweaked by a local rebuilder that does all the flow tests and injector pop tests. But that sounds like a way easier option.
If it is a mechanical unit, mucking with the timing may require injector pump work. In my boat, the pump can be rotated a bit which I believe changes the timing a bit. I never mess with it as I have the pump tweaked by a local rebuilder that does all the flow tests and injector pop tests. But that sounds like a way easier option.
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Would need to also make sure the cooling system can handle the extra heat, and well as add in extra oil cooling, if not capacity, for the turbo.
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Way, way, WAY too much trouble. Sell or trade it and get the one you want
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I don't see why it wouldn't work assuming you have the skills, knowledge and cash to perform the modification. There have been several guys that have successfully turbo'd their L2501's and have logged 100's of trouble free hours.
If you have the means, go for it!
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Anything is possible with the right amount of cash and tenacity.
The exhaust system would need some work I would think, have to hang the turbo off the muffler connection?. The muffler and bolts need to be able to handle the extra weight, or build exhaust support, etc. Then pipe the muffler off the turbo and have the charge air tube back to the intake air circuit. All these little things can add up to major success or headaches.
If you went that far, just add an intercooler to the charge air so you get extra juice (just kidding).
The exhaust system would need some work I would think, have to hang the turbo off the muffler connection?. The muffler and bolts need to be able to handle the extra weight, or build exhaust support, etc. Then pipe the muffler off the turbo and have the charge air tube back to the intake air circuit. All these little things can add up to major success or headaches.
If you went that far, just add an intercooler to the charge air so you get extra juice (just kidding).
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I have a Kubota B2630. Sometimes I find the need for more power. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power?
I own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.
Have you considered that you may need more tractor WEIGHT rather than more horsepower?
Weight establishes tractor capability.
Horsepower largely determines what width PTO-POWERED-IMPLEMENTS can be powered.
Sufficient tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower.
Small tractor wheels drop into holes, disrupting traction. Larger wheels and tires supplied on heavier tractors bridge holes and ruts, increasing traction. Larger wheels and tires permit higher operating speed over uneven ground by reducing implement bounce and operator perturbation.
When considering a tractor upgrade bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.
GERMANE VIDEO:
I own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.
Have you considered that you may need more tractor WEIGHT rather than more horsepower?
Weight establishes tractor capability.
Horsepower largely determines what width PTO-POWERED-IMPLEMENTS can be powered.
Sufficient tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower.
Small tractor wheels drop into holes, disrupting traction. Larger wheels and tires supplied on heavier tractors bridge holes and ruts, increasing traction. Larger wheels and tires permit higher operating speed over uneven ground by reducing implement bounce and operator perturbation.
When considering a tractor upgrade bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.
GERMANE VIDEO:
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