Repower Experts Put Cummins Engines In 4-WD Tractors

Repower Experts Put Cummins Engines In 4-WD Tractors REPOWERED EQUIPMENT Repowered Equipment 25-6-10 If you've ever considered remodeling an older model 4-WD tractor, you might want to talk to Keith Kjenner, who operates an agricultural repair business on his farm near Ponoka, Alberta. For the last seven years, he and four mechanics have been repowering 4-WD tractors with Cummins 6-cylinder engines. Most of these tractors were originally powered with V-8 engines. "We've repowered International Harvester, Allis Chalmers, Massey Ferguson, Ford, Steiger, and Versatile," says Kjenner. "The one thing all these tractors have in common is that they use an engine that is unreliable, underpowered, obsolete, or very expensive to repair. For these reasons - and simply to gain more power or to freshen up an old workhorse - we replace the original engines with 6-cylinder Cummins. "We use Cummins 855's for most repower jobs because of the availability of parts and the more affordable cost of rebuilding. We've used Cummins 8.3 and L-10 engines for a few jobs that required less horsepower. We keep a good inventory of new and used Cummins engine parts along with the old engines and parts that we take out. We also like to keep one or two rebuilt engines in stock for resale or use in our own shop." Besides replacing engines, Kjenner offers complete restoration services. "We've done numerous jobs where we completely refurbish the whole tractor, overhauling all major mechanical components, applying a fresh paint job, and installing a new cab interior." Kjenner says the theory behind repowering each tractor model is basically the same, with minor technical differences between each of the manufacturers. "Some tractors require a frame extension, a new hood assembly, lowered fan mounts, or specialized accessory drives. We have all of these specialty parts pre-manufactured for us to speed assembly and to ensure uniform consistency of the finished product," he says. Kjenner says they've repowered more than 50 tractors from across western Canada and the U.S. "We also sell engines, parts, and repower kits for those who prefer to do it themselves. We also offer free quotes or advice," he notes. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Keith Kjenner, KJ's Repair Service, Rt. 1, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada T4J 1R1 (ph 403 783-4729).

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