Ventrac 4520N Kubota EFI Overview, And In Action! 

It does seem to have a bit more power. The fuel usage is better, But the Z models are a great machine.

I would say 34 hp is not far off. It may just be the EFI regulates fuel beter and faster, But it really seems to have a bit more power.

@@steiger256 the computer helps with getting it just right, course I know you know that

I run mine in hige range all the time. The only time it goes in low is on hills, or heavy pushing with bucket or blade. I did see where the D902 is going electronic, Bot sure when it will be released. Obce that happens I am sure the turbo will no longer be able to be added.

@@steiger256 losing the ability to put a turbo on these would certainly upset some people. Changing directions a little here, do you by chance know how small a DPF can get? I was doing some more looking on Kubota’s website, and it seems like they could stuff a D1105-E3b into a Ventrac engine compartment. Only thing is, it is 4 inches taller and way heavier than any of the Kubota engines used in the ventrac. Also it doesn’t seem that Kubota has an after treatment system to bring it to tier four @3600 rpm, and I can’t find any dimensions on how small a DPF could be for a 30 HP engine. I know there’s all kinds of complications added with DPF’s, and Ventrac would more than likely not want to deal with it, but I’m just curious if it could hypothetically be done and meet EPA requirements.

@@keystoneraillink2110 I would not have a issue with a higher hp diesel with dpf if I used the machine for a buisness whete i made money. As a homeowner I just would not want to mess with any of it. I am not sure how many turbos are installed, But I imagin very few due to the cost. I am not sure on how much room the regen would take up, But I am sure it would be more than what would fit under the hood of the Ventrac. I would imagin if it came down to it the diesel option would be droped due to the new efi engienes now. It is sad the diesel options are so few no days.

I am not sure. When I used the 4520Y I did not notice any more power than my 4500Y. I did use a 4500Z and in tall grass you would hear the engine dip down some. This new EFI seens to regulate better faster. I was really impressed.

@@steiger256 I would love to see side by side comparison with the 4520 diesel 👌👌

@@golfy808 i I should have done a sude by side with my 4500Y, But they are diffrent machines. I may try to do that later in the year.

The Ventrac finish mower gives a perfect cut. The finish mowers and flail mowers are free floating on full length rollers. They lay down beautifal stripes. I do mow the same direction, And that helps also. The only reason I mow the same direction is because it just is easier and faster. You cant beat the cut quality of the Ventrac.

I thought the same thing when I lifted the hood. It is like opening the hood of a car anymore.

I was mowing in high range.

Like everything else the price has gone up. Nothing wrong with the 455 Deere. Them are well built great garden tractor for sure.

@@steiger256 plus I have the 40 loader and the snowblower for it. Handy machine and if it was 4 wheel drive I probably would never get rid of it lol