Timberwolf shares ‘all the facts’ around Stage V legislation with new campaign

[Mark Bolam]

Burn it now J.

Right now.

Go out and burn it.

Think of the polar bears you will save.

[the village idiot]

4 minutes ago, Big J said:

It's really knackered the small forwarder market. My machine has a stage 4 Kubota 44bhp turbo diesel. Lovely little engine too and a real shame that it won't be affordable any more. 

Since when have you let affordability influence your machinery buying choices??

[shillo]

will the poorer quality petrol cause premature engine wear like it does on the saws? are there any 500+ hour petrol engined machines out there?

[Haironyourchest]

I wonder if replacement diesel engines with original spec will still be allowed to be sold, like how you can buy aftermarket motors for saws from yesteryear that don't comply with emissions?

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[Haironyourchest]

1 minute ago, shillo said:

will the poorer quality petrol cause premature engine wear like it does on the saws? are there any 500+ hour petrol engined machines out there?

Not to the same degree I'd say. From what I've understood, its a problem with 2 stroke oil separation and ethanol eating the rubber components of the carbs. In big engines with an oil sump and float valve carbs or injection or whatever, this is less of an issue.

[shillo]

3 minutes ago, Haironyourchest said:

Not to the same degree I'd say. From what I've understood, its a problem with 2 stroke oil separation and ethanol eating the rubber components of the carbs. In big engines with an oil sump and float valve carbs or injection or whatever, this is less of an issue.

You do hear of quite a few stump grinder engines needing replacing after wearing out. not sure if they have done loads of hours or are just not as good quality as diesel engines?

[woody paul]

18 minutes ago, shillo said:

will the poorer quality petrol cause premature engine wear like it does on the saws? are there any 500+ hour petrol engined machines out there?

How long will stage v diesel engine last that is the big question. 

[dan494]

17 hours ago, shillo said:

will the poorer quality petrol cause premature engine wear like it does on the saws? are there any 500+ hour petrol engined machines out there?

I looked into reviews of the engine before getting a petrol chipper and the 37hp enging they using has been clocking up 2000 hrs + on lawn tractors etc in america with no issues. Just as good as a diesel imho

[dan494]

17 hours ago, shillo said:

You do hear of quite a few stump grinder engines needing replacing after wearing out. not sure if they have done loads of hours or are just not as good quality as diesel engines?

stump grinder engines go on one pot cos of the angle they work at. I replaced an engine on my rayco last year (a 1997 one.. original engine) last year and cost about £1200 for a brand new engine, not a big deal really! dont forget petrol engines in cars can do 200000 miles no prob! half hour chipping a day is nothing

[Big J]

One of the main issues for petrol engines on plant in the UK is the law regarding transportation of petrol. It's only supposed to be 2x5l cans in your vehicle and no more. 

 

I also don't like the stench of petrol in the truck, the fact they expand like balloons in warm weather, the cost and the fuel economy. 

 

I had a Kohler 38hp v twin on a sawmill from a few years back and the engine had to be replaced under warranty. It was loud and obnoxious too compared to a diesel.