case 1830 skidsteer

alderman · Apr 6, 2018

Wondering if anyone has opinions on a
late 70s skid steer with a Continental
engine. Parts availability primarily.

ndbjda · Apr 6, 2018

I have one, good skid steer BUT the continental is not a cheap engine to repair. I put a Kubota from a refer in mine after I found out I would have a couple grand in the overhaul. Not a true Continental is a foreign built engine. Best thing I ever did was put in the Kubota runs cheap and has plenty of power.

alderman · Apr 7, 2018

Just out of curiosity, what did the new engine set you back? I'm just thinking ahead. This one runs on propane and was originally used at a beet plant. I just like to think worst case scenario if the engine tanks on me.

jimvw · Apr 8, 2018

The Continental engine is actually a Renault engine. Has a lot of commonality with the engine used in a Renault Lecar. Lots of interchangeable parts. That is why the engine is referred to as the Continental R engine. Has aluminum cylinder head. Does not like overheating or a loss of coolant. Warps the head real quick.

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