Diesel Fume Odor

[TimP]

Hi All.

I have a B3000HSDCC. (Cab)

I have never had a diesel tractor with a cab. My previous tractor was a B2150.

I would like to know if it's "normal" to smell of diesel fumes after running the tractor for a couple of hours?

I mean the diesel (fume) odor is pervasive enough that I have to take my clothes off and wash them.... AND take a shower to get the smell/odor off of me.

I don't know if there are any sort of mitigation I can do to keep the odor to a minimum?

So... is it normal, and do I just have to get used to it?

Thanks !

 

[rScotty]

Tractors used to have vertical exhaust pipes that shot the exhaust up in the air and it drifted away. My 2007 Kubota has the exhaust coming out sideways towards the front tire and fumes are pretty strong for the operator. You can't get on and off without walking through a cloud.
I wish someone made a vertical stack kit. It would be worth the price.
rScotty

 

[diesel85]

It is normal.

Even my BX2200 on a day when the wind is blowing in the right direction I get blasted with fumes.

I like the smell of diesel versus gas.

I'd rather smell of diesel fumes versus gas. Gas literally stinks.

Hard to describe -- then again, folks think I'm odd anyways.

Maybe all the diesel fumes?! LOL

 

[TimP]

Tractors used to have vertical exhaust pipes that shot the exhaust up in the air and it drifted away. My 2007 Kubota has the exhaust coming out sideways towards the front tire and fumes are pretty strong for the operator. You can't get on and off without walking through a cloud.
I wish someone made a vertical stack kit. It would be worth the price.
rScotty

Thanks. My B2150 had a vertical pipe that could be rotated 90 degree and make it horizontal. It gave you more clearance in an Orchard setting if you needed it.

The way the exhaust is now is as you said and all the fumes are low and blow on the front left wheel.

Kind of a dumb setup.

Thasnks again

It was a nice feature.

And yes, if someone eventually makes an adapter to make the exhaust on my B3000 vertical, I'd probably get it.

 

[TimP]

It is normal.

Even my BX2200 on a day when the wind is blowing in the right direction I get blasted with fumes.

I like the smell of diesel versus gas.

I'd rather smell of diesel fumes versus gas. Gas literally stinks.

Hard to describe -- then again, folks think I'm odd anyways.

Maybe all the diesel fumes?! LOL

Hi diesel85,

Each to their own I say.

But I don't care for either smell.... gas or diesel.

It sounds like it's normal and I will just have to live with and be prepared to wash clothes and shower after some work on the tractor.

Oh well.....

Thanks for the info.

 

[4570Man]

I’ve never noticed the stink after using the tractor and I’ve never been accused of stinking after using the tractor. Using the chainsaw is a different story.

 

[ruffdog]

I’ve never noticed the stink after using the tractor and I’ve never been accused of stinking after using the tractor. Using the chainsaw is a different story.

^^agree^^

 

[TimP]

Is your exhaust pipe vertical ?

 

[4570Man]

Is your exhaust pipe vertical ?

My backhoe is vertical but everything else dumps low.

 

[repete]

Is it a smell of exhaust diesel or the smell of hot unburned diesel?

 

[TimP]

Is it a smell of exhaust diesel or the smell of hot unburned diesel?

Hi repete.

I'm not sure I know the difference......

 

[Bavarian]

Older tractors in Europe hade the exhaust routed underneath and out in the back. Maybe you can find a solution that way. Bad thing is if you're running a splitter or a backhoe, you will be in the straight line of fire.

 

[TimP]

Older tractors in Europe hade the exhaust routed underneath and out in the back. Maybe you can find a solution that way. Bad thing is if you're running a splitter or a backhoe, you will be in the straight line of fire.

Hi Bavarian.

Good idea. But there is a crap-load of moving linkages under the tractor.

If I were to re-route/extend the exhaust, it would be further forward or out away from the tractor.

Ideally, some sort of modification that extend the exhaust vertically.

But that sort of work is beyond my pay grade and would require someone making a kit for sale

Thanks !

 

[rScotty]

Older tractors in Europe hade the exhaust routed underneath and out in the back. Maybe you can find a solution that way. Bad thing is if you're running a splitter or a backhoe, you will be in the straight line of fire.

I've seen that. A rear pipe must of made it a real pain to hook up implements on the hitch or 3pt. But maybe a rear exhaust also explains why some European tractors have their hitch & 3pt on the front...

Just thinking.....In every case, having a vertical exhaust pipe solves at least some of the problem without having any downsides. It's not just the smell of the down exhaust that is a problem, it also makes me cough.

This makes me wonder why the manufacturers ever went away from vertical exhausts..... Was it Styliing? Or do they just copy one another without ever thinking about why they are doing it?
rScotty

 

[Diggin It]

Hi repete.

I'm not sure I know the difference......

Take a whiff of it in a can or the tank, then take a whiff of the exhaust. Big difference to me.


At least mine goes out the right front so I don't go through the cloud mounting and dismounting. There's just a short stub out of the muffler, so I'm not sure I could add something to go up and over, or if it would affect engine performance.

 

[Diggin It]

This makes me wonder why the manufacturers ever went away from vertical exhausts..... Was it Styliing? Or do they just copy one another without ever thinking about why they are doing it?

Probably some clearance issues as well as styling. I get a bit concerned about hot exhaust going down into dry grass though, but both of my grass cutters do it.

 

[Citydude]

If your getting exhaust fumes in the cab, i would suspect an exhaust leak somewhere on the engine. Having to wash your clothing after operating your tractor to get the fumes out, isn't good. Your breathing toxic fumes. Contact your dealer and have them inspect it. Also, run the cabin fan on high speed, fresh air until this is sorted out.

 

[Bavarian]

If your getting exhaust fumes in the cab, i would suspect an exhaust leak somewhere on the engine. Having to wash your clothing after operating your tractor to get the fumes out, isn't good. Your breathing toxic fumes. Contact your dealer and have them inspect it. Also, run the cabin fan on high speed, fresh air until this is sorted out.

That's a good valid point.

I think, there is no one fits all solution.
Yes, it was a pain to hook up inplements with the exhaust in your face. Front threepoint hitches have nothing to do with rear exhaust systems.

In my opinion, the best solution is a corner post, it has next to no impact on the visibility off the cab and the fumes are up in the sky.

 

[mikester]

I've seen that. A rear pipe must of made it a real pain to hook up implements on the hitch or 3pt. But maybe a rear exhaust also explains why some European tractors have their hitch & 3pt on the front...

Just thinking.....In every case, having a vertical exhaust pipe solves at least some of the problem without having any downsides. It's not just the smell of the down exhaust that is a problem, it also makes me cough.

This makes me wonder why the manufacturers ever went away from vertical exhausts..... Was it Styliing? Or do they just copy one another without ever thinking about why they are doing it?
rScotty

Probably too many customers complaining after the vertical stack got ripped off on tree branches. I prefer the exhaust underneath for that reason. I wish Kubota aimed the exhaust tip on the M59 away from the loader boom.

Regarding diesel smell...you shouldnt have any fuel smell. If you do check for leaks or spills. One place to check for fuel leaks is the seal on your filter float bowl if you have one. Exhaust fumes is only an issue for me if I leave the tractor is running indoors.

 

[fried1765]

Tractors used to have vertical exhaust pipes that shot the exhaust up in the air and it drifted away. My 2007 Kubota has the exhaust coming out sideways towards the front tire and fumes are pretty strong for the operator. You can't get on and off without walking through a cloud.
I wish someone made a vertical stack kit. It would be worth the price.
rScotty

Be careful what you wish for.
My Ford 1920 has a vertical exhaust.
Nasty diesel smoke blowing in my face much of the time.