Looking at a Massey, pros and cons of 3 cylinder?

[CaptHowdy]

I'm looking at Kubota, NH and Massey. I'm starting to lean toward Massey but I wanted to clear something up first. The other dealers are telling me to be careful with the Massey because it's a 3 cylinder vs a 4. Since I'm new to this can someone give me the pros and cons of this? I'm sorry to keep asking so many questions but this is a big investment for me and I want to make sure to get something that will do what I need and last a long time for me. Thanks in advance.

 

[Rock knocker]

There's lots and lots of three cylinder diesels out there. How big (HP) are you looking?

 

[CaptHowdy]

There's lots and lots of three cylinder diesels out there. How big (HP) are you looking?

Around 90-100 hp

 

[SoGeorgia]

Dare I say there are probably more 3 cylinders.. My '69 is a three cylinder

 

[Rock knocker]

That's a big three, but nothing to be scared about

 

[CaptHowdy]

I'm still new to this so I don't know a whole lot. Just made me wonder because two dealers have brought it up like it's a bad thing. I guess I need to ask them why.

 

[MFRED]

Yeah, be careful cause it's not what they have that's about it. Horse power and torque do the work. If you want to get technical you can look at the hp & torque curves. I would be more concerned with what type of emmisions control each unit had rather than how many cylinders.

 

[CaptHowdy]

Yeah, be careful cause it's not what they have that's about it. Horse power and torque do the work. If you want to get technical you can look at the hp & torque curves. I would be more concerned with what type of emmisions control each unit had rather than how many cylinders.

I like the idea that the Massey has no need for particulate filters or def fluid. The T4.75 doesn't either but I'm having trouble paying that much for basically a nicer cab IMO.

 

[murphy1244]

Perkins 3 cylinder might be the best Diesel made.

 

[CaptHowdy]

Perkins 3 cylinder might be the best Diesel made.

But this isn't a Perkins. This is a Sisu, if I have my facts straight.