Thank you.
The way it was explained to me by a local senior tech is that the reformer is covered if it fails regardless. The DPF and other components are covered only if failure was a result of reformer malfunction. Lots of wiggle room here.
wish they would of done that for mine. I ended up with a b 2650, which hasn't had a trip to the shop for any engine repairs. it's like a turtle compared to the b3350. the a/c worked great on the 3350. can't say much for the 2650's a/c, it barely cools the cab... been in the shop a couple times for that issue. just living with it, as my budget won't allow a trade to something else for the foreseeable future. when the time comes. the next tractor will not be orange..
DON'T start by cracking an injector. Start with getting the WSM and operator's manual. Fill the tank all the way full. Try cranking and see if fuel filter bowl is full. Bleeding instructions are "start engine and run for 30 sec then shut off". Not clear what you do if it won't start. Crank off and on until it does? Consider changing fuel filter. Each of these newer model tractors has a different method of bleeding the lines. Starting with injectors could cause more problems.Hello everyone, new to the forum and new to tractors. Just checking in. I've read all the horror stories about the 3350 and I have tried to research objectively. I've been building cars for over 30 years and between that experience, the research I did and the lifetime warranty on the 3350's emission system I decided to pull the trigger.
I got what I think is a great deal on a 2015 3350su with a loader and all the hookups for a backhoe (seller took off the backhoe when they traded it in, or the dealer sold it separately). Has 4500 hours on it and I paid 12K. All the emissions recalls and updates have been done.
So..... after all of that..... it died on me today, lol
I've had it about a month. Its gone through a regen already with no issues. Today, after running it just fine for 2 hours it suddenly sputtered and died. I tried starting it, it fired up and died, tried again, sputtered and died. Now it won't start at all. The tractor had about 1/4 tank when she quit. I topped it off with diesel and still won't start.
I gotta go drag it out of the woods and back to the shop. Gonna crack an injector line and see if I got fuel. Also looking to get a WSM.
Dealer said they would honor the 1 month warranty on the tractor but they can't get me into the shop til' mid- August
Other than this I really like the tractor. I already installed a 3rd function kit and I bought myself a real nice grapple. The tractor is real strong and the amount of work I'm getting done is unreal.
I just need to get this thing running again to finish my land clearing project.
4500 hours?Hello everyone, new to the forum and new to tractors. Just checking in. I've read all the horror stories about the 3350 and I have tried to research objectively. I've been building cars for over 30 years and between that experience, the research I did and the lifetime warranty on the 3350's emission system I decided to pull the trigger.
I got what I think is a great deal on a 2015 3350su with a loader and all the hookups for a backhoe (seller took off the backhoe when they traded it in, or the dealer sold it separately). Has 4500 hours on it and I paid 12K. All the emissions recalls and updates have been done.
So..... after all of that..... it died on me today, lol
I've had it about a month. Its gone through a regen already with no issues. Today, after running it just fine for 2 hours it suddenly sputtered and died. I tried starting it, it fired up and died, tried again, sputtered and died. Now it won't start at all. The tractor had about 1/4 tank when she quit. I topped it off with diesel and still won't start.
I gotta go drag it out of the woods and back to the shop. Gonna crack an injector line and see if I got fuel. Also looking to get a WSM.
Dealer said they would honor the 1 month warranty on the tractor but they can't get me into the shop til' mid- August
Other than this I really like the tractor. I already installed a 3rd function kit and I bought myself a real nice grapple. The tractor is real strong and the amount of work I'm getting done is unreal.
I just need to get this thing running again to finish my land clearing project.
Premise: It is not true that one will not have any regen issues if one keeps the engine RPMs high. It is true that one is less likely to have regen issues if one keeps the engine RPMs high.
Thanks for replying.
I would read this entire thread from page one. We all ended up here for the same reason (DPF issues). As you will read Kubota has finally decided they will cover these DPF related problems in certain circumstances. I'm surprised you got 18 months of service without anything going wrong sooner. Perhaps yours problem will be covered as well.
It sounds as if you unscrewed the fuel filter. Get you a new on ASAP and keep a back up on hand. You can clean the filter out with an air compressor and get a few more hours out of one but I would not advise it.
The tractor identification plate is located on the left side frame rail near the left front dtire. The tractor serial number is on the identification plate. You must have this number in order for your dealer to determine build date and update status. Only a dealer can determine update status. You cannot find this online.
