Comparison Turbo Disadvantage

[LindenBruce]

Adding a turbo to the same sized engine increases HP without going to a larger size motor. Hence the same sized series tractor but the turbo model has more HP. I work for an ag equipment manufacturer and they have been using turboed Cummins engines for several decades in their machines. I have only heard of a couple of failures literally. Turbos are very reliable. And an easy way to add power. B.

 

[Fernland]

Turbos are cool, but add complexity and breakdowns..(just ask ford). What attitude are you running at? Vary much? No real reason to have a turbo if you never leave sea level...original HP remains original HP.

 

[ursa]

Turbos are cool, but add complexity and breakdowns..(just ask ford). What attitude are you running at? Vary much? No real reason to have a turbo if you never leave sea level...original HP remains original HP.

I am running the tractor at an elevation of 1200 to 1300 feet

 

[Soundguy]

I think you will be looking at around 4% loss from altitude.

 

[90cummins]

I feel the only disadvantage to a turbo is the added cost, in many instances a non-turbo version is not available..
Turbos increase HP, reduce emissions and improve power density (more power from the same cubic inches).
I installed a turbo on my Ford 1720 Compact Tractor because it was struggling with my 60" snow blower.
My tractor no longer boggs down and I no longer need to use the clutch excessively to allow the engine to catch up.

90cummins