Put a Turbo on a B2630 good or bad

[Gizmo2021]

I have a B2630, 2010 model. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power. Some times I find the need for more power. I only own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.

 

[Roadworthy]

That seems like a lot of trouble for a "little extra power". If you know what you're doing you can probably squeeze a bit more power by altering the timing and increasing the amount of fuel injected. I think that would be simpler than adding a turbo.

 

[dusty3030]

If you give it a go by putting a turbo on it be sure to start a thread entitled "I hate my tractor - 2021 edition" in order to document the process.
It could be epic. The one one ten years ago or so certainly was.

 

[diesel85]

Someone also turboed a 2002 BX2200 (D905) about a decade ago.

 

[pmmully]

Space would be the first thing to look at. You have to pull off the exhaust, and all oil and cooling lines. I agree, seems like a lot of work and lots of research, custom brackets maybe, charge air tubes, etc.

If it is a mechanical unit, mucking with the timing may require injector pump work. In my boat, the pump can be rotated a bit which I believe changes the timing a bit. I never mess with it as I have the pump tweaked by a local rebuilder that does all the flow tests and injector pop tests. But that sounds like a way easier option.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Would need to also make sure the cooling system can handle the extra heat, and well as add in extra oil cooling, if not capacity, for the turbo.

 

[Username Taken]

I have a B2630, 2010 model. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power. Some times I find the need for more power. I only own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.

Way, way, WAY too much trouble. Sell or trade it and get the one you want

 

[Rdrcr]

I have a B2630, 2010 model. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power. Some times I find the need for more power. I only own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.

I don't see why it wouldn't work assuming you have the skills, knowledge and cash to perform the modification. There have been several guys that have successfully turbo'd their L2501's and have logged 100's of trouble free hours.

If you have the means, go for it!

Mike

 

[pmmully]

Anything is possible with the right amount of cash and tenacity.

The exhaust system would need some work I would think, have to hang the turbo off the muffler connection?. The muffler and bolts need to be able to handle the extra weight, or build exhaust support, etc. Then pipe the muffler off the turbo and have the charge air tube back to the intake air circuit. All these little things can add up to major success or headaches.

If you went that far, just add an intercooler to the charge air so you get extra juice (just kidding).

 

[jeff9366]

I have a Kubota B2630. Sometimes I find the need for more power. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power?

I own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.


Have you considered that you may need more tractor WEIGHT rather than more horsepower?

Weight establishes tractor capability.

Horsepower largely determines what width PTO-POWERED-IMPLEMENTS can be powered.

Sufficient tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower.

• Kubota B2630 = 1,766 pounds bare tractor
• Kubota L2501 = 2,600 pounds bare tractor

Small tractor wheels drop into holes, disrupting traction. Larger wheels and tires supplied on heavier tractors bridge holes and ruts, increasing traction. Larger wheels and tires permit higher operating speed over uneven ground by reducing implement bounce and operator perturbation.

When considering a tractor upgrade bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.


GERMANE VIDEO:

 

[sd455dan]

I have a B2630, 2010 model. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power. Some times I find the need for more power. I only own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.

I would confirm that the pistons have steel inserts to hold the upper ring set. Much boost on non steel insert pistons can pound the ring lands out of shape leading to a major loss of compression.

 

[5030]

I have a Kubota B2630. Sometimes I find the need for more power. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power?

I own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.


Have you considered that you may need more tractor WEIGHT rather than more horsepower?

Weight establishes tractor capability.

Horsepower largely determines what width PTO-POWERED-IMPLEMENTS can be powered.

Sufficient tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower.

• Kubota B2630 = 1,766 pounds bare tractor
• Kubota L2501 = 2,600 pounds bare tractor

Small tractor wheels drop into holes, disrupting traction. Larger wheels and tires supplied on heavier tractors bridge holes and ruts, increasing traction. Larger wheels and tires permit higher operating speed over uneven ground by reducing implement bounce and operator perturbation.

When considering a tractor upgrade bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.


GERMANE VIDEO:

Very germane and I'm not a fan of Messicks anyway. I will say that owning pre 4 equipment is a big plus for me at least. My tractors are actually appreciating in value. When a dealer offers me 30 grand for a 6000 hour machine that is a 2002, I know I'm on the right track. Especially when the machine was only 45 new in 2002.

 

[Rdrcr]

Jeff9366 always shares wise advice! I haven’t found one post I disagree with. And, he is correct here too. For work, tractor weight is king!

However, a smaller tractor can benefit from a turbo by increasing the PTO HP allowing the tractor owner to use larger attachments/Implements like, for example a larger wood chipper or flail mower (assuming the tractor can lift and carry them reliably).

Mike

 

[Gizmo2021]

Wheels are loaded. I definitely need chains. My property go up on the rear third. If we get some significant snow I cannot get up the hill. Or pull logs for firewood.

 

[pmmully]

I would confirm that the pistons have steel inserts to hold the upper ring set. Much boost on non steel insert pistons can pound the ring lands out of shape leading to a major loss of compression.

Now, this is a post that will make you think.... moving from naturally asperated to turbo.

 

[CobyRupert]

Adding a turbo seems like a lot of mods. Modifying the intake, exhaust, brackets, oil lines.
Why not turn up the pump or play with timing? .....if possible.
...but you know, eliminating engine power as the “weak link”, just makes something else the weak link.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I have a Kubota B2630. Sometimes I find the need for more power. Would it be feasible to put a turbo on it for a little extra power?

I own 15 acres so a bigger tractor is not really necessary.


Have you considered that you may need more tractor WEIGHT rather than more horsepower?

Weight establishes tractor capability.

Horsepower largely determines what width PTO-POWERED-IMPLEMENTS can be powered.

Sufficient tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower.

• Kubota B2630 = 1,766 pounds bare tractor
• Kubota L2501 = 2,600 pounds bare tractor

Small tractor wheels drop into holes, disrupting traction. Larger wheels and tires supplied on heavier tractors bridge holes and ruts, increasing traction. Larger wheels and tires permit higher operating speed over uneven ground by reducing implement bounce and operator perturbation.

When considering a tractor upgrade bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.


GERMANE VIDEO:

Ag tires will make a big difference. I have a little 3130 that does a lot of work, albeit more slowly than a higher horsepower rig. A heavy implement on the rear helps, as does a good hand on the front loader. Nothing like a bucket of dirt for a little extra traction. I have to admit that 45 hp would let me power through where 31 hp makes me slow down, but it's a utility tractor, not a field tractor.

 

[dodge man]

It would take some fabrication skills to do but then you have to add fuel. Do you have the skills to get the injection system to add more fuel and at the right time.

 

[Username Taken]

It would take some fabrication skills to do but then you have to add fuel. Do you have the skills to get the injection system to add more fuel and at the right time.

Know what happens to an engine that doesn't get the right amount of fuel?

Not only that, but how do you ****** the fuel timing when boost goes up? A 'chip' that can only guess at the boost?? I strongly suspect that the injection event is different on a TurboCharged engine than it is on a N/A engine; especially at boost

An Internal Combustion Engine is nothing more than an air pump. High pressure from the compression stroke of the piston coupled with fuel combustion/ignition makes the pistons move and gives you power.

The OP wants to change from Standard Atmospheric Pressure to Boosted pressure. By how much? 6 Pounds?? 15 Pounds???? Putting twice as much air into the combustion chamber.

Anybody have any idea what happens to an engine when it has too much compression??

Then there's powering the turbine. How, exactly do you intend to do that? Can you run water AND oil to the bearings in the turbine?? Are the bearings going to be ceramic or steel?

I don't mean to be a Neg but just do what I told you earlier.... If you don't think you've got enough power, or if you want more power (you don't need a reason, you just do) then trade or sell your tractor and get what you want.

Because I'm gonna tell you something straight up..... If you have to ask this crew what they think about doing it, you're already in deep doo-doo.

No offense

ETA:
If you are serious about thinking about it, go to a Turbo Diesel Forum. See what they think. Some of them have some very knowledgeable people.

 

[ptsg]

Here is a guy that added a turbo on his Kubota ZD326 with a 26 hp engine as well. Although it's a D1005 versus the D1105 on the B2630.

I've thought about doing it on my homemade backhoe with the D640 engine as well, just haven't got around to do it yet.