Looking for an engine for an M4500DT! S2600A.
Located in Montana but willing to travel.
Hydraulic pump as well if available.
Located in Montana but willing to travel.
Hydraulic pump as well if available.
ISO: Used Engine - M4500DT
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I'm working with a Kubota dealership and they are saying only replacing the engine liner, piston rings and upper/lower gaskets may not completely fix it. It would be $3500 in parts + labor. So a used engine may be cheaper, if I can find one. A new engine sleeve from a machine shop would add to the cost as well ($1000 per cylinder I'm being told).
Story is that I had a perfectly functioning engine/tractor, and my diesel mechanic friend was assisting with installing a frost plug block heater and accidentally punched a hole through the cylinder wall while attempting to remove the frost plug.
Story is that I had a perfectly functioning engine/tractor, and my diesel mechanic friend was assisting with installing a frost plug block heater and accidentally punched a hole through the cylinder wall while attempting to remove the frost plug.
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A dealer is going to be the most expensive for that repair.
An Independent should be able do a rebuild on that for around $5k parts and labor.
What part if Montana are you in?
Also put up a picture of the hole in the cylinder, most of these can be repaired without tearing it down. Cost would be under a $100.
This is in Billings, Montana. I was quoted by Billings Kubota for this. The tractor is there currently. I might need a new hydraulic pump as well as I was having issues with the loader; although it could be a cylinder on the loader.
I'm definitely open to working with an independent shop on this. I got the tractor for an alright price but it was running relatively well before all this, just wanted to start it easier in the winter as I also replaced the glow plugs. New starter, new clutch, all new fluids before I bought it.
Here's a picture of the hole from trying to get the frost plug out and the tractor when I brought it back.
I don't have any other pictures of the engine as it's at Billings Kubota currently.
I'm definitely open to working with an independent shop on this. I got the tractor for an alright price but it was running relatively well before all this, just wanted to start it easier in the winter as I also replaced the glow plugs. New starter, new clutch, all new fluids before I bought it.
Here's a picture of the hole from trying to get the frost plug out and the tractor when I brought it back.
I don't have any other pictures of the engine as it's at Billings Kubota currently.
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Yes that does look like it's repairable without a lot of work or expense.
Confirmation would be to turn the engine while looking in the hole, if the hole is below the rings on the piston than it's a non issue, a super cleaning of the wall and a little epoxy and your back in business, or if you want to spend a little more a good mig or tig welder can fix it right up.
Epoxy is the safest and will outlast the tractor.
FYI: That also looks like the wrong location for the block heater.
Confirmation would be to turn the engine while looking in the hole, if the hole is below the rings on the piston than it's a non issue, a super cleaning of the wall and a little epoxy and your back in business, or if you want to spend a little more a good mig or tig welder can fix it right up.
Epoxy is the safest and will outlast the tractor.
FYI: That also looks like the wrong location for the block heater.