ksd mitsubishi engine

[Kitz]

Hi Everyone. I Have A IH 244 with a k3d engine it has 2000 hrs. runs good and i am wondering how long it will last. does anyone have any experience with these tractors and hours of it. thanks for the help. Rick

 

[oliver28472]

My tractors are Satoh Buck (late 70's) with the K3B. Dad bought it new and has run it pretty hard. Still strong and runs like a new one. The other tractor is a Mitsubishi 1450 with the K3A. It is a little newer with less hours. Still good and tight. I don't hear many issues on these engines. There is a Satoh/Mitsubishi forum here too.

 

[Tenn_Blue]

I dare say that the engine should outlast the rest of the tractor.
BUT there are some qualifiers....

Any engine is only as good as it's maintenance. Good (or bad) maintenance can double (or halve) expected life.
Lack of use also affects lifespan. Frequent start/stops, not letting engine come up to temperature, etc shorten life span as well. Extended periods of non-use allow oil to drain, rust to form, and water to condense in oil.
Type of use - diesels actually do better under load. Something most of our tractors dont really see that much in casual use.
Fuel quality

But the mitsu's are good engines - been used in lots of industrial applications for years.

8-10 thousand hours is a reasonable expectancy for a maintained engine. The smaller ones may not get quite that much, but you still have a long way to go. The secondary systems (hydraulics, alternator/electrical, clutch/transmission will usually be the death of the machine before the engine goes bad.

For example, the small diesels that run refer units on tractor trailers have a life of 15,000 hours or more. Different type of application, and they run nonstop for most of their life in a "protected environment" with little variation, but shows you what is possible.

 

[Kitz]

Thanks that answers my question very well I keep maintenence up. I treat it very good. All fluids get changed before its due. I think i overkill but i hope it lasts quite awhile.