Recent content by catalyst

I was worried about the dealer also not knowing about the issue, because the XG850's aren't incredibly common here. I sent them all the links to this thread and similar threads, suggesting Kubota Corporate test my oil, as well. Kubota apparently wanted nothing to do with it. The next machine...

I just wanted to provide an update, as I've finally had some time to sit down with this project again. To be honest, I've been putting it off because I was so upset with how this turned out. I picked up a new compression tester and finally had time to perform a compression/leakdown test. My...

it has never been run hard. it has been babied, which sounds like the reason behind the failure. it looks nearly new. I cited 400 hours, because that was Kubota's documentation for warranty coverage - so Kubota must also consider that to be within premature failure span.

400 hours is not a lot a usage. That would be within the normal factory warranty hours. I would not expect an engine failure within that window to be "normal". You are comparing that to a car with 200,000miles on it, but in reality given most car warranties, the apples to apples would be a car...

I wish a pack rat would have been our issue.

Any updates from anyone having similar issues with the failures? @Sidekick how is the new RTV-X2 serving you?

I am glad a thread like this was able to help you make an informed purchase.

Sat for a couple of years? That is a pass for me.

If it is a design flaw / manufacturer defect, it should not matter if the machine was sold new or used. I really dislike that Kubota is using that as a sticking point to try and force the dealers to extend hail Mary good will gestures. It is either a defect and design flaw, or it isn't. I...

I am glad they swapped you out. Unfortunately, Kubota left me completely out to dry. My machine is sitting in the barn and we ate $500 in diagnostic fees while the dealer had the machine for 3 months... The whole situation just makes me sick, since they clearly know it is an issue if they kept...

Corporate doesn't care about us. They made that very clear in the reply to my Atty General. I provided links to everything, including this thread. *YOU* may get assistance, but you are under warranty and you should be getting taken care of. However, people in my situation are hosed. We'll get...

any updates on your machine?

It seems to be most problematic to any of the models with the Subaru engine. That was changed out in the 2023 or 2024 models is my understanding.

We need more people posting with the issues if that is the intent. My RTV still starts up and runs perfectly fine. I am going to try and check the compression this weekend. The problem for me is that they only noted the compression was low when the engine was warmed up, and with almost a quart...

what weight oil would be best to run in these to combat the issue?