Which Kubota diesel engine is better: 3 Cylinder D1703-M-DI-E4B or 05 Series 4 cylinder V1505 E4B-V

daverooster

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The spec's for both of these engines are quite similar. I'm wondering if there is a prevailing opinion on which one might be better than the other in an excavator? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
 

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Better how? What would be the consideration / criteria to say which is ‘better’? At a glance one is better at running on just 3 cylinders than the other. 😂
 
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daverooster

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The question you really want to be asking is what will let you move the most dirt at the lowest operating cost
Thanks, that's another way of looking at it for sure. If the cost of each is similar and one performs better then it would likely move the most dirt at the lowest operating cost. Just need to figure out which one that is.
 

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The D1703-M-DI-EB4 is a fantastic engine that powers the Kubota L2501 Tractor. It offers really good torque and exceptional fuel economy. However, I'm not familiar with the V1505 so sadly, I have no idea which engine would be better for your application.

Mike
 
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daverooster

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The D1703-M-DI-EB4 is a fantastic engine that powers the Kubota L2501 Tractor. It offers really good torque and exceptional fuel economy. However, I'm not familiar with the V1505 so sadly, I have no idea which engine would be better for your application.

Mike
Mike, thanks for your input. On paper its seems a bit better than the 4 cylinder V1505
 
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4 cyls will run smoother (less vibration)
 

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I believe one of the Kubota models is available with both engines. Presumably one has more HP than the other, otherwise they wouldn't be offering two options.