Started the build officially, I know it’s not typical, but nothing I do usually is. 
Please ignore that nasty old Costco “pressure washer” in the corner.
Kubota v1405, strong runner, going in the back of my truck. Gotta fab the frame next when the hotbox gets here. Anyone else running all diesel? Planning to share tanks between the truck, Kubota, and burner.
That’s awesome make sure to keep us updated on that! And I think @florida_condo_cleani runs all diesels for his washers
Will do, I had everything priced out with a 690 and I just kept coming back to how nice diesel would be. I was a diesel mechanic in the military and after so it made sense. I’m hoping the fuel savings helps too over time.
It’s not just fuel your saving it’s years and years of no carb or ignition problem and countless other issues with small gas engines. It’s not uncommon to see 20000 hours between rebuild. Yep that’s right rebuild and go another 20000 . You don’t throw these engines away when they finally wear out . You just refresh it and back to work .
You will probably need to add a 12volt fuel pump to lift the fuel. Those ones on the block don’t pull or prime well. Just make sure you get a good one and a 2micron fuel filter assembly.
FYI drop and flush your fuel tank before drilling pickup and return lines . Don’t take the chance of an explosion. . And no you cannot use they fuel pump and lines that run your trucks engine. You need a separate fuel pick up and return. Make sure it’s at least 2” from the tanks bottom . So you don’t find yourself out of gas
Use the same formula for gas hp engines for constant duty gpm X psi / 1100
You can use gpm x psi / 1250 for intermediate duty But this will reduce the life of the engine
Haha we’re on the same page, filter, pump, etc coming. I’m Still debating the tank situation. It might be easier to just run a 30-50gallon for this and leave the truck alone. And ya, I’ve been checking out rebuild kits for these, pretty damn cheap, and my family works parts for bobcat who uses these. The best part, I’ll always come home smelling like diesel. 
Oh wow, glad you said this. I called udor and the guy told me to use 1250. Thanks!
30 to 50 gallon tank ? That engine will average 3/4 of a gallon on hour of fuel . 10 gallons will last more than 1 day no matter how hard you work it .
I was trying to figure out the burn rate of the largo 8-10 hotbox too, it’ll share the tank.
Tractor porn!
I’ve always said my retirement will consist of just moving dirt around with machinery for no reason.
Nice rigs!
It does make you feel a bit like a kid again
Your temperature on the heater will determine fuel consumption there. I go thru about 1 - 1.5 gph if temp set at say 135-140. Set it at 150-160, jumps up to probably 2 - 2.5 gph. Set at 185+ and you can watch the gauge move, lol. I learned real quick the 8 gal tanks that come with most stand alone heaters are a joke. I’ve got a 13 on one and a 12 on the other machine. Wish I had more on both. On one of my monthlies that I do I run right at 165 temp and usually use 5.5 gal in just under 2.5 hours. Hope this helps.
I would have a spare rebuilt short block on the shelf just in case. When machine shops and engine builders say 3 days it means 3 weeks.
That helps a ton, thank you! Ya, so let’s say 2gph from the burner and 1gph worst case from the engine…a 12 hour job would definitely need more than 30 gallons. I’m looking the idea of a 50 gallon auxillary just to be safe.
Not a bad idea, bare blocks are only a few hundred bucks. They are sleeved, so I could have one rebuilt within a day myself, but you never know. It would be nice to just slowly build one up to have around, especially if I’m only into it like 600-700. A friend that works on them everyday does more headwork than anything else. Luckily he can get me complete heads in a pinch quickly.
Should have bought a Kioti, almost same color, made in the same country, save a few thousand.
Don’t get me wrong, kubotas are great machines, just a little overpriced for me. Almost like paying for something with green and yellow paint.
That’s blasphemy my friend. I looked at all brands a few years ago . The only thing similar between the two is the color . Only real way to tell is to test drive . The quality you feel in the kubota is second to none for compact tractors. JD comes close but the implements are to expensive for JD . You only pay more up front. years later you will be many thousands ahead. Especially if you have to sell it .
I thought you had some engines off of a thermoking apu? Or is this the same engine?
I do but I’ve decided to run a PTO system instead. I’ll figure out something for the thermoking engines. I might turn one into a genset. We have a lot of hurricanes around here . These engines are designed to run for 5000 hours straight. So running it for a week or two would be no problem
