Power upgrade to the mill

Bruno of NH · January 19, 2018, 07:54:15 PM

Thinking about a power upgrade on the mill
From 13hp to 22hp any thoughts ?
Going to take the 13 hp and put on an edger when I get one
Bruno

JB Griffin · January 19, 2018, 08:07:59 PM

Mo power, mo better ;D

Darrel · January 19, 2018, 08:22:51 PM

That's a 40% increase! Yup mm way mo better! 8) 8) 8)

dgdrls · January 19, 2018, 08:23:21 PM

Thomas Mill?

Honda Power?

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Bruno of NH · January 19, 2018, 08:28:21 PM

Yes Thomas
I'm going to try a Honda clone
I'd like a diesel a 20 hp is $2,500 out of my budget

thecfarm · January 20, 2018, 05:55:53 AM

Sure would help,I betcha. I bought mine with the 20hp Honda,so no help with motor size.

fishfighter · January 20, 2018, 08:00:34 AM

Do let us know how it works out. I kicked that idea around a couple times, but really haven't went with it. :(

PA_Walnut · January 20, 2018, 08:12:28 AM

Turbo power rules. My Kubota RTV diesel is 33hp. Turbo kit brings in to 50-ish. Makes a WORLD of difference! 8)

John S · January 20, 2018, 09:44:11 AM

13hp to 22hp is a 69% increase!!!

pineywoods · January 20, 2018, 10:42:48 AM

You will love it. I went from a tired 18 hp to a new 25 hp on my old lt40. It's like a totally different mill.

MikeZ · January 20, 2018, 03:36:02 PM

Bruno: I did that project on my HM mill couple of years ago. Nice change. The 22 is so much smoother running than that 13. Hp increase is also nice. You will love it

Bruno of NH · February 13, 2018, 12:23:13 PM

Ordered the 22hp today got an extra $100 off
Getting it shiped to the house.
We will see how it works out

ktm250rider · February 13, 2018, 03:00:37 PM

how did you get the 100 off

Bruno of NH · February 13, 2018, 03:44:20 PM

You can down load $100 off super coupon on line

Peter Drouin · February 13, 2018, 05:17:39 PM

Good for you. 8) 8)

ktm250rider · February 14, 2018, 07:15:50 AM

Quote from: Bruno of NH on February 13, 2018, 03:44:20 PM
You can down load $100 off super coupon on line

NIce! didnt think those worked for the predator engines

Bruno of NH · February 15, 2018, 07:05:11 AM

The $100 cupon is just for the 22hp
If it runs well when they have it again I will buy another one.
I need an edger or keep as a spare.

Bruno of NH · April 17, 2018, 01:25:16 PM

Wish me luck
Tomorrow at 7:00 I start the engine change over.
I hope it goes well
I'm very busy at the mill.
I need the extra power

Jhoff · April 17, 2018, 03:21:00 PM

I did this to my saw a few months back. I went from 7.5 hp to the 22hp predator. It works so much nicer. Just make sure you buy the extended warranty. I have to bring mine back. I have had to rebuild the carb 3 times. The needle valve gets stuck in the seat and it dumps fuel into the exhaust. May have to get a good carb for a Honda in the future but it is a great upgrade and dosnt bog down in a 23" cut.

Bruno of NH · April 18, 2018, 11:07:34 AM

The 22hp is on
Taking an early lunch
Need to mount a gas tank and hook up the battery.
Working in the shop unloading logs and waiting on customers
That's my friend Zack doing the change over

Bruno of NH · April 18, 2018, 02:53:31 PM

Was making it's maiden cuts at 12:30 after a trip to the parts store for some gas line.
I don't know if it's the weight difference or it being a v-twin the mill vibrates much less.
It makes some smooth cuts
I can see how the added hp will be much better 8)

starmac · April 18, 2018, 03:28:53 PM

All else being equal, a twin cylinder will vibrate less than a single.

Darrel · April 18, 2018, 09:28:13 PM

Now you've got yourself a mill you can't keep up with. 8) 8) 8)

Iwawoodwork · April 18, 2018, 10:37:41 PM

now you have enough power to add a double grove engine pulley to run an alt or small hyd pump for hydraulic add ons.

Bruno of NH · April 23, 2018, 12:08:33 PM

So far I'm very impressed with the Predator engine.
It's been making some nice lumber

Peter Drouin · April 23, 2018, 12:14:53 PM

Good, 8)

Crusarius · April 23, 2018, 12:51:41 PM

Mine runs good. but doesn't like to idle. and is a bit cold blooded (doesn't like the cold).

Bruno of NH · April 23, 2018, 05:37:57 PM

Crusarius
In the cold I was told to cover the fan intake on the front.
Because it brings in to much cold air.

Bruno of NH · April 23, 2018, 05:44:11 PM

The old 13hp wouldn't run 10° bands very well.
I have some but didn't use them much because of poor cuts in everything.
I grabbed some 10° and headed out to the mill today and put one on.
Nice cuts in some knotty pine
I couldn't believe it

I'm still only going to buy 7° and 4° but I can use up the 10° I have.

Magicman · April 23, 2018, 07:18:51 PM

It's good to read about your engine upgrade success Bruno. 8)

fishfighter · April 24, 2018, 07:29:04 AM

Thanks for the up date. Does your mill use a clutch? If so, what make?

Crusarius · April 24, 2018, 07:32:57 AM

Quote from: Bruno of NH on April 23, 2018, 05:37:57 PM
Crusarius
In the cold I was told to cover the fan intake on the front.
Because it brings in to much cold air.

Hmmm thats good to know. thanks. I may try that. Course its now in the 70's.

Chuck White · April 24, 2018, 09:16:29 AM

Quote from: Crusarius on April 24, 2018, 07:32:57 AM
Quote from: Bruno of NH on April 23, 2018, 05:37:57 PM
Crusarius
In the cold I was told to cover the fan intake on the front.
Because it brings in to much cold air.

Hmmm thats good to know. thanks. I may try that. Course its now in the 70's.

I now have a 25hp Kohler on my mill and it doesn't like the cold weather, so it doesn't run very well without covering part of the intake!
I use half of a Frisbee, just fasten it onto the grill with fine wire or zip ties!