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1440 Predator swap
Bought this 1440 with a weak 14hp Vanguard and decided to do a 22hp Predator swap since the rest of the tractor was complete and in reasonably good shape. I was surprised to see how easily it all came together. All I have left to do is install hour meter and dual exhaust.
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Nice swap. I was surprised how well my 1711 one went, too. Nothing to it but to do it.
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Why Farm Half When You Can Farmall? 1282 | 44C Deck, Chains, 42" Blade, Cast Weights, 020" Over K301 * 1711 | 50C Deck, #1 Rear Rototiller w/ Extensions, Sleeve Hitch, KT17S Series II 24302 --> CH18S * 1811 | 46 GT Deck, 42" Blade, Chains, M18 Magnum, Sleeve Hitch * 1782 | 60" #375 Deck, Kubota D640 Diesel * 1862 | #450 Snowblower, M18 Magnum * 782 | Y/W KT17 Series II, Sleeve Hitch * 984 | Y/W Onan/Linamar 20HP, Sims Cab, CAT 0 3 PT w/ Rear PTO, 60" #374 Deck |
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thanks
I also have a 1782 that will eventually also get a Predator swap.The Kubota in it, is super hard to start on the hottest of days due to low compression. Figure it's the most economical way and maintenance, will be easy with same engines, and extended warranties.
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Nicely done. When you say it went pretty easy, does that mean it was
a direct swap or did you have to make some modifications? Ken |
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Headlights are not hooked up because I really will never mow in the dark and no brake lights because I shouldn't have any traffic behind me. |
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If you're going to run it without a firewall I suggest that you don't put the side panels on it or you will recirculate the hot air from the cooling fins and over heat the engine.
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I'm looking for another D640 for mine. Same issue.
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Why Farm Half When You Can Farmall? 1282 | 44C Deck, Chains, 42" Blade, Cast Weights, 020" Over K301 * 1711 | 50C Deck, #1 Rear Rototiller w/ Extensions, Sleeve Hitch, KT17S Series II 24302 --> CH18S * 1811 | 46 GT Deck, 42" Blade, Chains, M18 Magnum, Sleeve Hitch * 1782 | 60" #375 Deck, Kubota D640 Diesel * 1862 | #450 Snowblower, M18 Magnum * 782 | Y/W KT17 Series II, Sleeve Hitch * 984 | Y/W Onan/Linamar 20HP, Sims Cab, CAT 0 3 PT w/ Rear PTO, 60" #374 Deck |
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When i researched these engines a few years back the only real problem i found is the charging system built in is only 3 or 5 amps (don't recall for certain) while the CC briggs is 16amp and the CC kohler command is 15 amp.
So with an electric clutch you'll likely have electrical problems. As it's really only for maintaining the battery charge.
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Let us know how it holds up. I just read the review on the Harbor freight site and while there are good reviews, there are over 20% bad. Made in china has not been good for me.
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1572, 1864 x2, 1810 x2, 1863 & GT1554(Dad's Ole Mowers), 1811,782D, 1872 x2, 782DT(Sold), 3235, 1860, 1772 with 3-point and Turbo. |
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1440 update
I finished up the exhaust, hour meter and reinstalled the plastics. All seems well and running good. I will check charging system with PTO engaged and at operating speed. Supposedly the charge system has been increased on newer models. I will reinstall the firewall to help with the cooling. I have the extended 2 year warranty and had read many reviews prior to purchase (you'd be hard pressed to find any motor for a lawnmower that's not made in China). Seems that many that have had issues are using them for applications that the engine was not intended for or they have modded them. I'm simply using it to cut some grass and this will not be my primary mower, I have a zero turn as my main mower. I made a cutout so I can pull the dipstick without removing the plastic and I will make a cutout on the other side to expose the oil cooler to fresh air. All in all, I am pleased thus far.
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