Difference between t1855 and ta043 cab filters

Hersheyfarm · Jan 3, 2021

They are basically interchangeable and both end in 71600. The tao43 is better built and has 2 red lines running the length, and cost about $20 more. The t1855 has thicker looking element and cheaper gasket. Any information on the difference? Both are kubota brand factory filters.

moship · Jan 4, 2021

Impossible to know without knowing the design specification for each and I never seen these published. Considering they fit the same applications, they must meet Kubota's minimum requirements, so I would buy the lower cost one. In either case the cost is a bit high considering these are only filtering cabin air.

Too bad the more expensive one isn't a HEPA filter or something that might benefit the operator.

Hope someone can provide the details you're looking for.

Hersheyfarm · Jan 4, 2021

There is slight visual difference in media material. As far as hepa I think it would be too restrictive for our hvac systems.

5030 · Jan 12, 2021

Hersheyfarm said:
There is slight visual difference in media material. As far as hepa I think it would be too restrictive for our hvac systems.

100% correct. The HEPA would be a hepa junk in about a day in the field. In fact I find the entire HEPA thing to be mostly advertising hype. Kubota offers a spray grade charcoal filter but it's not a cheap date.