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Could a 12hp 2 cyl Kubota diesel be stuffed in a model 70?
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:54 pm
by cadetpwr
This is probably a question for Kurt, could a 2 cylinder Kutbota 12hp diesel be stuffed into a model 70 and keep it looking fairly stock, still able to mow grass ect? All of the factory diesel tractors are to large for daily use. A smaller tractor with a single or twin cylinder diesel would be perfect and easy on fuel. Anybody up for a challenge? My fab skills are not up to the task the way I would want it to turn out. Mike
Re: Could a 12hp 2 cyl Kubota diesel be stuffed in a model 7
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:57 pm
by Ksmith
My guess would be yes... I have a 2 cyl Kubota in the shop that I'm going to mount in a narrow frame and make an Oliver orchard model with. I have the radiator figured out from the two other diesels I've done. The radiators I used in those tractors will fit inside a narrow frame with the lower hood. I would say you may need to either move the clutch assembly back or lengthen the frame a little, but I do know that the 2 cylinder engine is shorter than the 3's.
If I can help, just ask. The radiators that I use are custom made in Detroit and cost $500 each plus shipping.
Kurt