Why not use an automotive-type diesel that has a better RPM range and power-to-weight ratio?
I've seen several rigs built - cars and pickups with tractor diesels. Interesting to look at and hear, but not much fun to drive. I saw a Deere 239 in a 1/2 ton truck, a Detroit 3-53 in an IH pickup, a Cat something-or-other in a a Chevy pickup. All dogs in regard to driving.
Of course, you can have the best of both worlds and use a Cummins 3.9. It's used in trucks and tractors. Many Chevy P30 bread-vans have them as do many Case tractors. Tractor version uses a different governor setup, I believe. Anyway, a Cummins 3.9 works really well in light trucks and cars, but is a bit heavy at 725 lbs. before any accessories are attached to it.
Here's a project where somebody did the opposite. Put a Chevy 6.2 diesel V-8 into a Massey Ferguson tractor.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The River Tractor - by Charlie English Jr.. This is a 4010 John Deere that was used to farm on the Diamond Island which is in the Ohio River about 15 miles southwest of Evansville, Indiana. About ten years ago, this tractor was parked close to the bank as the river was washing the bank of the island away.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Wanted to buy model 65 massey ferguson 65 diesel
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
