Juddian:
I have no idea, other than the cost of MAN parts is high.Intrigued why such a complicated engine would be used, what sort of power are we talking 500bhp and around 1600 lbsft torque?
If the costs are ridiculous as i expect they will be, has the chap thought about sourcing a ■■■■■■■ or Cat or similar high power lorry engine, ■■■■■■■ 14 litre engines were running at 500hp in the 80’s powering generators, i would have thought a switched on agr mechanic would be able to come up with an alternative to the current lump, just a suggestion.
I’ve seen ■■■■■■■ lorry engines used in all sorts of agri work, usually left in lorry chassis complete with gearbox and used to drive equipment much more reliably and being almost stall proof work better than tractor PTO’s, given some maintenance they last forever especially the older ones with mechanical pumps and injectors.
It shouldn’t be too hard to swap a different engine into that vehicle are often the words at the beginning of so many nightmares.