Kubota V1505T Engine overhaul?

[richy_B]

Anyone know of decent place to get a Kubota engine (V1505T 45hp) in a timberwolf assessed and rebuilt? 

 

Our old faithful Timberwolf S426 has been smoking a bit and losing power. I'd quite like to keep it so am looking at rebuilding the engine.

[PeteB]

I would think that Ash Stevens at GA Groundcare would take it on, he has done other such stuff and he and his team know onions. He is Wiltshire based though.

[spuddog0507]

Has it done a lot of hrs ? and the guy i know is just north of Edinburgh, a rebuild kit dont cost much but the labour sometimes makes it a expensive way of doing compared to buying a new engine, Last time i enquired about a new V1505 none turbo the engine was about £2300 + vat,, 

[dumper]

New engines are not expensive proper rebuilds are, crank re grind, new rings maybe pistons rebore, reface head, valve reseat I would replace before rebuild

[spuddog0507]

15 minutes ago, dumper said:

New engines are not expensive proper rebuilds are, crank re grind, new rings maybe pistons rebore, reface head, valve reseat I would replace before rebuild

i have my eye on a v2003 thats sat in the corner of a warehouse and has been for 12/15 yrs now, all shrink wrapped down to pallet as it was delivered from Kubota and its £1800, cheep yes, 

[dumper]

52 minutes ago, spuddog0507 said:

i have my eye on a v2003 thats sat in the corner of a warehouse and has been for 12/15 yrs now, all shrink wrapped down to pallet as it was delivered from Kubota and its £1800, cheep yes, 

Why are you waiting?

[richy_B]

Thanks guys. I dod have a Google for new engines but didn't find any prices. A new engine would seem like the best way to go.

 

The standard V1505T seems to be 35hp and my machine is 45hp so presumably I need the turbocharged engine.   

[dumper]

Try uni power in get Dunmow have your serial number for the engine they will be able to price 01371875331

[spuddog0507]

9 hours ago, dumper said:

Why are you waiting?

It's not going any where and I have a ongoing project for it to go in, 

[GA Groundcare]

On 23/07/2022 at 05:01, richy_B said:

Thanks guys. I dod have a Google for new engines but didn't find any prices. A new engine would seem like the best way to go.

 

The standard V1505T seems to be 35hp and my machine is 45hp so presumably I need the turbocharged engine.   

 

The original V1505 is 34/35hp. The latest V1505 "tier 5" engines are detuned to 25/26hp to meet new emission regulations. The reduced hp is only adjusted back on the fuel pump.

 

V1505-T (turbo) engines should all be 45hp. We have rebuilt several Kubota engines but usually not for chargeable customers, doing it at internal costs on a part exchange machine we can rebuild engines cheaper than the cost of a new replacement. However by the time you invoice 2 days labour, cost of all the piston rings, gaskets, bearing shells, plus skimming, crank grind etc if required you are up to the cost of a new engine. And with a new engine comes new injection pump. starter, alternator, turbo etc.

 

Call Hurley Engines in Bath. They are a Kubota engine dealer and should be able to supply. If the lead time is months then a rebuilt may have to be the option!

Edited August 1, 2022 by GA Groundcare