Hi fellows, Just wondering if anyone knows the difference between radiators for 7100 HST models and non HST models? Reason is I am looking to replace mine (HST model) and I running in tro.finding one that I can afford. The non HST models seem to be priced lower? Thax in advance,Bill
7100 HST Radiator
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Looking at the parts diagrams on Kubotausa com, they look the same to me. There are four different B7100HSTs listed, double-check me.
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Different Kubota part numbers. The HST has an oil cooler that bolts to the radiator - my guess is the non-HST radiator does not have any provision for that oil cooler. Aftermarket radiators may all be the same. Messicks wants $500 so its not killer bad.
Dan
From my view- the bracket looks the same just not tapped for the cooler to bolt up. Your also correct in that a fiver wouldn't be a deal breaker- But this boy was not taken care of, prior to me. I am planning to replace cooler as well, kinda looks like operator was looking for stuff to hit. After I replace rad. & cooler- I look to fab up a grill of some kind for protection up front. I'll post pics.as I go,, just takes more time than it used too..haha
I was able to get my radiator re-cored at a radiator shop. However I believe the operator of said shop knew what the radiator was for and conveniently it ended up $50 bucks less that buying new, and no shipping. Now it has a warranty, that helps take the sting out of it.
If you want to keep the tractor spend the bucks, its kind of nice to have a diesel that I don't have to put DEF in.
If you want to keep the tractor spend the bucks, its kind of nice to have a diesel that I don't have to put DEF in.
We have a radiator shop not far from me- when you say re-core,, did they replace the middle part ( fins,and tubes) mine is kinda beat up - haven't taken it to them yet for a price to fix it. The new ones are close to $ 500,,wow...
Re-coreing a radiator involves removing the top and bottom tanks as well as mounting brackets, etc., from the old radiator and installing such onto a new core (fins, tubes, etc.).