Avant Thread!

[Mick Dempsey]

The v1505 is a gem of an engine. I’ve had them in three of my chippers, never missed a beat.
Love them.

 

[VenasNursery]

My 635 has the 1505. Knock on wood, trouble free. My biggest complaint is that my local Kubota dealer can answer any questions about it because they’re a “tractor dealer not an engine dealer” It’s also hard to start in the cold. Not uncommon for diesel I know, but more so than it should be. Granted, it’s stored outside and doesn’t have a block heater. It has also survived being on it’s side I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one and I’d love a 640. I bought mine used with over 1000 hours and it’s nearing 1500 now. Always finding additional uses for it as well

Both of my Kubota’s are very cold blooded I have to preheat at 50 degrees but even in negative temps once preheated they fire right up.

 

[evo]

My 635 has the 1505. Knock on wood, trouble free. My biggest complaint is that my local Kubota dealer can‘t answer any questions about it because they’re a “tractor dealer not an engine dealer” It’s also hard to start in the cold. Not uncommon for diesel I know, but more so than it should be. Granted, it’s stored outside and doesn’t have a block heater. It has also survived being on it’s side I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one and I’d love a 640. I bought mine used with over 1000 hours and it’s nearing 1500 now. Always finding additional uses for it as well

Fuel filter and maybe a inline screen?

 

[XTREEC]

Fuel filter and maybe a inline screen?

Yes. Fluids, filters, and grease regularly.