Tristan Jordan 5 #1 Posted November 12, 2020 Hey guys, so i was thinking about putting a predator 670cc engine on my 312-8 before, however i wanted to keep the kohler name on my horse, i also have always loved diesels, so i thought it would be perfect to just combine the two, i was looking at the 16 hp air cooled one, i just wanted some input from you guys to see if it was a good idea and would work for me since im making a pulling/ work tractor. any input would be greatly appreciated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,265 #2 Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Dan @Achto care to comment on this guy's quest for a diesel??? Edited November 12, 2020 by WHX24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,055 #4 Posted November 12, 2020 I like the diesel, no little about the one you referred to, very interesting.diesel four wheel drive wheel horse would be my dream tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,843 #5 Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Tristan Jordan said: i just wanted some input from you guys to see if it was a good idea I have a Hatz 10hp air cooled diesel in one of my tractors. IT IS AWESOME !!! I have yet to find enough work to make it pull on the governor. On light duty it takes about 10.5 hrs to burn up 1.5gal of fuel. Pulling a 10" Brinly plow it takes about 6hrs to burn up 1.5 gal of fuel. If you are building a puller check your local club rules, some clubs don't allow diesels. 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan Jordan 5 #6 Posted November 13, 2020 thankyou all very much, i will look further into the hatz diesel engines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,843 #7 Posted November 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Tristan Jordan said: thankyou all very much, i will look further into the hatz diesel engines The Hatz was my choice for 2 reasons. 1- They are a very strong reputable industrial engine. 2- I got a new in the box engine dirt cheap from a work auction. You will find that the Hatz & the Kohler will be comparable on price and most likely reliability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Achto said: I have a Hatz 10hp air cooled diesel in one of my tractors. IT IS AWESOME !!! I have yet to find enough work to make it pull on the governor. On light duty it takes about 10.5 hrs to burn up 1.5gal of fuel. Pulling a 10" Brinly plow it takes about 6hrs to burn up 1.5 gal of fuel. If you are building a puller check your local club rules, some clubs don't allow diesels. Really really nice! Even with decals! How easy (or hard) to start? Cold weather up there is WI! Edited November 13, 2020 by DennisThornton Can't spell! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,265 #9 Posted November 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Even with decals! @Vinylguy customs!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #10 Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, WHX24 said: @Vinylguy customs!!!! Should have known! There's a lot of really first class work shown on this site! Hopefully someday before I die I'll have enough time to add something myself. Until then I'll look, smile and dream. Maybe drool a little. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,265 #11 Posted November 13, 2020 Not to run off with your thread Tristan but Dennis may have missed this..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,843 #12 Posted November 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: How easy (or hard) to start? Cold weather up there is WI! It has an automatic glow plug set up so it's not too bad. If temps are below 20 degrees, it will protest being woke up by huffing & puffing white smoke for the first 3min or so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,610 #13 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, Achto said: . If temps are below 20 degrees, it will protest being woke up by huffing & puffing ** for the first 3min or so. Yyyeeeaaahhh. I do exactly the same thing......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #14 Posted November 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Achto said: It has an automatic glow plug set up so it's not too bad. If temps are below 20 degrees, it will protest being woke up by huffing & puffing white smoke for the first 3min or so. I could cope with a little smoke for a few! Long as is starts! That's pretty dang good for a rope pull diesel at 20 below! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,843 #15 Posted November 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: That's pretty dang good for a rope pull diesel at 20 below! Oooooo! The rope is there, but you really don't wanna use it. Even at 90 degrees! She don't pull over to easy. I've broke the rope a few times trying to show off & pull start it. The electric starter spins it over very well though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,265 #16 Posted November 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Achto said: Oooooo! The rope is there, but you really don't wanna use it. Even at 90 degrees! She don't pull over to easy. I've broke the rope a few times trying to show off & pull start it. The electric starter spins it over very well though. If the very expensive Harley battery which is the only one I could get to fit it is up to snuff. Scares me sometimes Dan i know your tractors as well as mine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #17 Posted November 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Achto said: Oooooo! The rope is there, but you really don't wanna use it. Even at 90 degrees! She don't pull over to easy. I've broke the rope a few times trying to show off & pull start it. The electric starter spins it over very well though. Oh! That makes a huge difference! I have a 10HP gas ACME on a BMS tractor that is a PITA to start! And almost not worth it if cold! I was blown away that a 10hp diesel could be rope started in the cold! OK! Database adjusted back to normal. Little glitch. Little long term damage and I'll get over it. Hopefully... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
