Doosan engine

[Lacmullin]

Hi, I heard that Doosan engine had some problem with the fuel in cold weather. Is that true and what can be done to eliminate this problem?

Second question, the Doosan is a good engine yes or no? I heard from a dealer that this engine was better then the kubota and that he never replace one since the introduction in 2014.

Thanks

 

[Xfaxman]

Can't help with the cold weather question.

No problems with the Doosan engine in mine :thumbsup:.

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[3Ts]

Second question, the Doosan is a good engine yes or no? I heard from a dealer that this engine was better then the Kubota and that he never replace one since the introduction in 2014.

Can't help with the Doosan, but watch out for claims of "better than __(fill in tractor name)__". The year 2014 is not that long ago as tractor durability goes. I have a Kubota that all I've done to it is change the water pump, oil, and coolant since 1985. Still runs good. Others on here have tractors of various makes that are even older.

 

[Ortimber]

Doosan makes a good diesel engine. They have been around for a long time and make good construction equipment. The fuel issue has more to do with the diesel fuel itself rather than the engine (I would think??)

 

[1965tontruck]

The Doosan engines use a 2 micron fuel filter compared to the 10 micron filters used in Kubota engines. In cold weather, fuel gelling may cause filter issues. Use a good quality anti gel and avoid the issues.

 

[ruffdog]

I have not had a problem yet with the Doosan in the cold. I have installed the block heater and plug it in for 1-2 hours when cold. The block heater is easy to install as it is a dry pocket design. I use clean fuel, that goes through a paint filter placed in a funnel, after it has been treated with the recommended dose of white bottle Power Service.

 

[Jabonee]

Hi, I heard that Doosan engine had some problem with the fuel in cold weather. Is that true and what can be done to eliminate this problem?

Second question, the Doosan is a good engine yes or no? I heard from a dealer that this engine was better then the kubota and that he never replace one since the introduction in 2014.

Thanks

Here is the 411 on the Doosan engines. Bobcat switched to the Doosan engine because Kubota could not produce a high HP engine without DPF. Early engines had HP pump and injector issues caused by outside vendors quality control. This issue has been taken care of by Bobcat however beware of older units that are for sale. The biggest issue now is water in fuel. It will ruin the fuel system. Additive will only aggravate the problem by allowing the water to pass into the engines fuel system. I suggest getting a new funnel I found that filters out the water. :thumbsup:

 

[Lacmullin]

Doosan makes a good diesel engine. They have been around for a long time and make good construction equipment. The fuel issue has more to do with the diesel fuel itself rather than the engine (I would think??)

Thanks

 

[Lacmullin]

Here is the 411 on the Doosan engines. Bobcat switched to the Doosan engine because Kubota could not produce a high HP engine without DPF. Early engines had HP pump and injector issues caused by outside vendors quality control. This issue has been taken care of by Bobcat however beware of older units that are for sale. The biggest issue now is water in fuel. It will ruin the fuel system. Additive will only aggravate the problem by allowing the water to pass into the engines fuel system. I suggest getting a new funnel I found that filters out the water. :thumbsup:

Hi, thanks for the informations, do you have a picture of this funnel and who make it?

Thanks

 

[Industrial Toys]

Amazing the BS that sales people spew! I am sure Doosan is a fine engine, but they aren't exactly replacing a lot of Kubota Engines on account of defects.

Someone correct me if i am wrong. Bobcat didn't just use Doosan Engines, Doosan(Infracore) Bought Bobcat. Who the heck knows who owns Bobcat now. Seems to change more often than I change my socks.

 

[mykleh]

it was just REALLY cold here -30F no wind chill and what I can tell you is I put an extension cord on the block heater and also pigtail terminals on the battery to outside of bed box to connect a battery minder.. when its that cold I plug in the battery minder and block heater before starting. you run down the battery that is under the bed with no access it sucks.. the first time it happened I used a cigarette adapter to charge the battery back up.. knock on wood with Power Service and winter blend no gelling issues.. that would be horrible since you can't move the thing short of dragging the dang thing around.

 

[ruffdog]

" battery minder...cigarette adapter..."

Sounds like you need a real battery charger on your gift list.

 

[Jabonee]

Hi, thanks for the informations, do you have a picture of this funnel and who make it?

Thanks

Google " RACOR funnels by PARKER" :thumbsup:

 

[ruffdog]

Most funnels shaped like the Racor or Mr Funnel are designed for a filler on top of a tank. My Toolcat and RTV900 had fillers on the side of the vehicle pointing up at a 45deg angle and do not accept these funnels easily.

 

[Jabonee]

Most funnels shaped like the Racor or Mr Funnel are designed for a filler on top of a tank. My Toolcat and RTV900 had fillers on the side of the vehicle pointing up at a 45deg angle and do not accept these funnels easily.

I use mine can to can to avoid that issue. that way I'm pouring from an already filtered can into a usable funnel.

 

[Lacmullin]

Google " RACOR funnels by PARKER" :thumbsup:

Thanks

 

[SirMaxwell]

Amazing the BS that sales people spew! I am sure Doosan is a fine engine, but they aren't exactly replacing a lot of Kubota Engines on account of defects.

Someone correct me if i am wrong. Bobcat didn't just use Doosan Engines, Doosan(Infracore) Bought Bobcat. Who the heck knows who owns Bobcat now. Seems to change more often than I change my socks.

Doosan still owns Bobcat/Clark. It also appears Bobcat will be making tractors again (well Doosan). Prior to Doosan, Bobcat/Clark was owned by Ingersoll-Rand (12yrs), Clark bought BobCat in 1969, now its been 12yrs for Doosan.....

 

[Industrial Toys]

Time flies. And before that, Melroe I believe.

It was funny. I used to get the Bobcat Magazine. They declared the value of a SS over a Compact Tractor. Then, of course that changed when bought by Doosan and the Compact line was introduced. Not sure what they were saying when the tractors were gone again. I didn't get the magazine anymore.

 

[SirMaxwell]

Sales know no loyalties. Jeep was being serviced once, so I was wondering around out by Dodge Pickups. Bill (sales manager) came over and tried to convince me to get one. Trade in the Jeep. Trade in the F250. How great the 'new' Dodges were vs the competition. 2 months later, I was having the wife's Ford serviced, wondered out into the lot and was looking at new Ford pickups. Bill (yep ex-dodge, now assistant sales mgr for Ford) came over and tried to convince me to get one. Trade in the Jeep. Trade in the F250. How great the 'new' Fords were vs the competition.......

 

[Lacmullin]

Sales know no loyalties. Jeep was being serviced once, so I was wondering around out by Dodge Pickups. Bill (sales manager) came over and tried to convince me to get one. Trade in the Jeep. Trade in the F250. How great the 'new' Dodges were vs the competition. 2 months later, I was having the wife's Ford serviced, wondered out into the lot and was looking at new Ford pickups. Bill (yep ex-dodge, now assistant sales mgr for Ford) came over and tried to convince me to get one. Trade in the Jeep. Trade in the F250. How great the 'new' Fords were vs the competition.......

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