Need Help With Bolens (Iseki) ID

[Rich Fowler]

Hi,
I just bought, what the owner thought, was a Bolens (Iseki) G-174. Since he wasn't sure I wonder can anybody tell me how to distinguish the 17hp from the 15hp? It is 4wd and 2cyl. None of the original markings on the frame or engine remain. Also, can you tell me what air and oil filter it uses.

Thanks, Rich

 

[ampa]

I think the question is why you didn't recieve no answers so far.....I believe if you took a 3 cyl. and compared it with the 2 cyl. you have you wouldn't have to ask....but maybe you didn't know the old Iseki;s came either 2 or 3 cyl. then that's okay with us Iseki owners.....anyway you have a 15 hp if that's what your needin' to know.... and the 3 cyl. is 17 hp I think.....I hope I'm correct on this....we'll soon find out....take care and welcome to the forum....a little paint and cleanin' up is what she now needs....love the front end loader..... as for the oil filter I would just check the # and maybe find it at Nappa or any automotive store.....for mine which is a 17 hp it took a Kobota type air filter... again check the #......Ampa

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I have a G154 and i'm no expert, but what I have learned so far in my search for some parts info.... The general series number is TX and that verison is 2 cylinder becuase the exhaust comes out on the other side of all the 3 cylinder models. I know I saw a number cast into the side of the block on mine - I wasn't scrutinizing that number at the time, but I'm pretty sure it was a model number: KE70 = 15hp according what I found this here:
Bolens - Iseki Diesel Tractor Models
That would mean KE75 = 17hp --- go look at your engine block.....

Also, I can see by the picture looking under the hood, that yours is different than my 15hp -- configuration of radiator hose and postion of air filter -- so that would lead me to GUESS this is 17hp tractor.

Good luck!

 

[ampa]

I was thinkin' the same after I commented on this issue......the exhaust is on the same side as my G-174 which is a 17 hp........Ampa

 

[Rich Fowler]

Thank you for the comments. All the pictures that I have seen of the G154 (TX1300F) and G174 (TX1500F) show a horizontal muffler with pipes running to the cylinders. Mine has an exhaust manifold connecting the cylinders running to a vertical muffler. Does anyone else have this configuration?

Thanks, Rich

 

[BillS2009]

My TX-1610 is a two cylinder, with the exhaust on the left side (sitting in seat) and has a verticle muffler. I am under the impression it is a 16 hp.

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

Thank you for the comments. All the pictures that I have seen of the G154 (TX1300F) and G174 (TX1500F) show a horizontal muffler with pipes running to the cylinders. Mine has an exhaust manifold connecting the cylinders running to a vertical muffler. Does anyone else have this configuration?

Thanks, Rich

It's just a 4 bolt flange mount - I'd bet maybe they just rotated it up to make room for the loader mounting. Looks like it may be a replacement, too.
Mine is still horizontal, but a comlete homemade setup someone wleded up out of car parts many years ago.

 

[Rich Fowler]

HMD,
Does your G154 have an exhaust manifold like mine? Do you know what year tractor it is?

Rich

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I can get a picture if needed, but I think mine is completely home-built by the previous owner. If memeory serves (not near the tractor now) it has short pipes w/ flanges directly from the ports on the head (maybe reused from the original parts?) y'd together into an aftermarket muffler that looks like and cheap cherry bomb and then a short turnout pipe -- all welded and then they had it powder coated.

 

[amanda11270]

I think I remember reading that the 2 cylinder Bolens Iseki's are an Isuzu engine and the 3 cylinder is a mitsubishi engine, I also read that the Isuzu engine is very difficult to find parts for. I have the 3 cylinder and its hard enuf already. I honestly in looking for parts dont ever remember seeing anything for a 2 cylinder.

 

[ampa]

You are correct Amanda.....2 cyl. is very hard to get parts for.... but the 3 cyl. is a bit easier.....Ampa

 

[Rich Fowler]

Thanks Again for the comments,
It is beginning to look like the only way to know the engine hp (short of finding some of the original markings) will be to remove the head and measure the piston diameter.

Rich

 

[suntreemcanic]

I have a TX1500F Iseki, exhaust on the right side of engine. On my tractor right behind the seat there is a brace that crosses between the fenders supporting them. Right there on the main tractor housing casting is the last four digits of my tractor's serial number. There is a steel plate in front of those numbers, maybe under that plate would be the model number. My father in law purchased the tractor new March 12, 1979. I can post a picture of this area if you need.

 

[Jimbo16720]

The muffler can be rotated on them. I have a h1704 model which is a hydrostatic 17hp 4wd model. Yours is g152 which is a gear 15hp 2wd. The model number tells you what it is. They are the older 2 cylinder models and the 3 cylinder models are the newer ones. They have a manual online for them for free.

 

[lens12]

Both the 2 & 3 cylinder are Mitsubishi engines. The 15hp 2 cylinder is a KE70 engine. The 17hp is a KE75. If no engine markings look for a model # on the right side of clutch housing near the top by your leg.

 

[Sideways]

What did you find out Rich?

 

[steve10]

HI guys:
I am new here also and I have a g154 which is a TE1300 FEL on it, and it is a 2cylinder mitsubishi engine, also there is a company in Mississippi that does have parts for Iseki Tractors. the name of the company is
Southern Global Tractor company in Wiggins Miss. I spoke to them on line the other day, and the young lady told me they have all the clutch parts in stock for my TE1300 as well as many other items. If you need parts you might want to talk with them. hope this helps you out.


Steve

 

[Jimbo16720]

HI guys:
I am new here also and I have a g154 which is a TE1300 FEL on it, and it is a 2cylinder mitsubishi engine, also there is a company in Mississippi that does have parts for Iseki Tractors. the name of the company is
Southern Global Tractor company in Wiggins Miss. I spoke to them on line the other day, and the young lady told me they have all the clutch parts in stock for my TE1300 as well as many other items. If you need parts you might want to talk with them. hope this helps you out.


Steve

And by the model it tells you it's a 15hp gear driven 4wd. Thats what the g154 stands for.

 

[newzealander]

I think I remember reading that the 2 cylinder Bolens Iseki's are an Isuzu engine and the 3 cylinder is a mitsubishi engine, I also read that the Isuzu engine is very difficult to find parts for. I have the 3 cylinder and its hard enuf already. I honestly in looking for parts dont ever remember seeing anything for a 2 cylinder.

Hi, I'm new to this forum and new to Iseki/ Bolens tractors too. I recently bought a small 11hp (TX1000F) 4x4 model. It is a 2 Cylinder - the 2 cylinders are Mitsubishi KE55 engines. TX1300 and RX1300F (G152 & G154) = Mits KE70 and the TX1500 - TX1500F (G172 & G174) = Mits KE75 engine.

Body parts on most TX series are exacly the same.

Does anyone know where one can get some bodyparts for these compact tractors?

 

[lens12]

I have some used & new body parts available.