Um, I've heard that Sisu have cocked up there 7 cylinder engines on combines and bulldozers, with chronic oil consumption problems. But I've also heard that at least they've put their hands up to it, and are doing something about it.Definitely not their finest hour. Sent back at the docks, then a host of recalls. Maybe it was the unlucky 7!
4 or 6 cylinder tractors
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Pheasant Surprise
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- Woodbridge, Suffolk
Add Challenger 700E series to the debacles above.
Cowabunga
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- Location
- Ceredigion,Wales
They were only meant to add an extra cylinder, not bugger the things up. What went wrong?
dannewhouse
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- huddersfield
that's probably the problem they just added 1 not redesign!!!
the 4 vs 6 debate is the new 5/7!
the kybota 4 cyl says 6.1 litre but what are them masseys? like 6718? I thought they were still 4.4 but haven't looked at them... only look at new stuff I will get in 10years time, they might be worn out by then!
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- Shropshire
Thought this farmers weekly tractor test is quite good, it explains field capabilities between a 4 or 6 potter.
Maxxum-man
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- North west
What will do alot will do a little, the maxxum 150 is a 6 cylinder and is the same wheelbase as the all the 4 cylinders now so is a bit of a no brainer really
Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
That’s what my father thought about the three cylinder engine in the MF35 after having a Field Marshall and Standard Fordson.
Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
Yes, but what is the definitive answer? Were the piston rings too close? Did they change tappers? Why the dodgy engines after all their supposed testing and quality control when the four and six cylinder versions run like Seiko watches?
madscientist
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- omagh N.I.
That 6.1 motor prob the best compromise be tween 4 or 6 cylinder. Max torque 1300rpm impressive
dannewhouse
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- huddersfield
bit unfair having front links with a weight block on the 6 cyl? would have been farer other way around to get them nearer equally balanced?
says they have the same wheelbase but the new holland has a 1m wider turning circle?
Wellytrack
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What a heap of trash review. If the NH has the stronger motor fair enough, that's on its own merits not just because it's a 6 cylinder.
Why didn't they take a 66 and put it against a 76?
Will Blackburn
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- Cheshire
4.9 litres, peachy engine, unless they've ruined it with more emissions regs.
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- Cheltenham
That's why I bought one late last year. The last of a great engine. All electric after 2020! Have to be careful not to have a heavy right foot though. Goes like a scalded cat if you floor it!
Wellytrack
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Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
I honestly thought that they had ended production several years ago. What model is it that you have? They have used the current four cylinder for three years or more now in some models and my year old XC90 has the 2litre twin turbo four cylinder 235hp diesel.
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- Cheltenham
2016 XC 70 D5 AWD