Regina/ 14 miles South of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan | Wrote this after you said you had your mind made up....but...
We have one in an FW 20 - naturally aspirated. Bottom end was done in the tractor at about 5000 Hrs - we've but about 1000 on it.
Another poster mentioned ontifreeze in oil - this is an annual occurance if ours sits out in the mild Saskatchewan winters - no permanent damage (as long as you drain before you start!)- it was explained to me that the liners shrink a bit in the cold differential temp & the wet liner seal seeps a bit. In the worst case we've drained up to 4 litres of A/F out - changed the oil & we're away. If the tractor sits in a warm shop there is no problem...
Over work/lugging is the death of these engines as its been explained to me. Buddy of mine bought a Rogator (3 wheeled sprayer?) with one - has one season on it - seems fine...
I believe major motor parts are available from either Cummins or jobbers - 6400 hrs - bottom end would be my main concern... I would think that the load on a Rogator isn't as severe as a tractor in tillage applications...
We've since found older, better tillage tractors (old Steigers with 3306 Cats) so the FW 20 doesn't see the field anymore - When it was our main tractor we were keeping an eye out for either an 8.3L or a 903 for the tractor....
FWIW - Good luck either way
Doug W. |
The dreaded triple Nickel.......... 555 Cummins.......Experience from owners please.
