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Old 01-10-2016, 12:16 PM
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You've obviously not ever compared the two machines. If it was that easy, people would be doing it on all the diesels. Who doesn't want a bigger fuel tank? It doesn't fit.
Like I said, I haven't sized that (idea) up. I like using the Cubs more than working on them. Who knows, that may change one day.

A friend of mine designs plastic parts. I'll ask him if there is an affordable way to make up a plastic tank. It is made out of the same stuff used on dirt bikes (polyethylene). Here is his website for his latest invention.
http://www.ar-pod.com/

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Old 01-11-2016, 08:49 AM
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That would be great PeterJ. Thanks!
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Old 01-11-2016, 12:25 PM
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Cub Cadet model 1610 lawn tractors used a rear fuel tank that is very similar to a diesel tank. It doesn't have a hole through it for the rear end dipstick. I think you could modify a dipstick from an earlier Cub.
Go to partstree and look up a 1610 and you can see the fuel tank.
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Seems like a good trade off. I can put five Cubs where one car sat and there are no titles or license to fool with!
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Old 01-11-2016, 12:43 PM
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Thanks Tim, yeah I've looked into that as well. There was a whole range of lawn tractors like the 1610 that used a fuel tank mounted in the rear of the frame. While it may fit, the issue is that it's only a 3 gallon tank; the current cyclops tank is a 5 gal. I've been told that the Kubota is a relatively thirsty engine, so I don't think I want to lose that much fuel capacity.
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I've been told that the Kubota is a relatively thirsty engine, so I don't think I want to lose that much fuel capacity.
I believe you were told wrong. They aren't that thirsty. The gassers maybe, but not the diesels. Not compared to a twin gas they aren't. The original diesel tank is only 4 gallons. I don't think it's gonna hurt you too bad to go to a 3 if that's all you can find.
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He is working with a 2182, they burn gas fast. Ask me how I know.

Just my 2 cents but I'd stick with the Cyclops tank and fenders. You'll be glad you did.
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I guess I've been confused in this thread about what is what. Using the Cyclops tank and fenders seemed obvious to me.
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He is working with a 2182, they burn gas fast. Ask me how I know.

Just my 2 cents but I'd stick with the Cyclops tank and fenders. You'll be glad you did.

Yep, I was lost. I thought he was working on a 1772. I just went back and re-read.


Yeah, I'd stick with what's already on there.
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Off subject, but my 2182 doesn't seem to burn fuel any faster than the 1864 does. But i guess i have never really kept exact track. On that note Sam would definitely know
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I know diesel are good on fuel. I can cut 6 acres with 60 in deck on a tank
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