Kubota B3350SU Emmisions Lifetine Warrenty

[rancher1524]

For the second time in two years my B3350SU would not complete a parked regeneration Had the dealer pick up tractor. The reformer needs to be replaced. I had one Reformer replaced under the original 5 year Emissions Warranty. Since then the dealer replaced two more reformers and a burner pot under the Lifetime Emissions Warranty. In total over $10,000.00 in parts and who knows how mush labor and I have yet to pay a dime. The tractor cost $28,000.00. Seems it would have been cheaper for Kubota to buy back the B3350SU's.

 

[TheOldHokie]

For the second time in two years my B3350SU would not complete a parked regeneration Had the dealer pick up tractor. The reformer needs to be replaced. I had one Reformer replaced under the original 5 year Emissions Warranty. Since then the dealer replaced two more reformers and a burner pot under the Lifetime Emissions Warranty. In total over $10,000.00 in parts and who knows how mush labor and I have yet to pay a dime. The tractor cost $28,000.00. Seems it would have been cheaper for Kubota to buy back the B3350SU's.

The parts did not cost Kubota anything close to $10K. Warranty labor is a different matter but my guess is Kubota's cost is not what you pay.

Dan

 

[GrizBota]

Glad Big K is taking good care of you. Maybe you ought to offer to sell it to them? That unit has caused more than one person a lot of grief.

 

[SDT]

For the second time in two years my B3350SU would not complete a parked regeneration Had the dealer pick up tractor. The reformer needs to be replaced. I had one Reformer replaced under the original 5 year Emissions Warranty. Since then the dealer replaced two more reformers and a burner pot under the Lifetime Emissions Warranty. In total over $10,000.00 in parts and who knows how mush labor and I have yet to pay a dime. The tractor cost $28,000.00. Seems it would have been cheaper for Kubota to buy back the B3350SU's.

Sorry to hear of your problems but great to hear of Kubota's response.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I still really, really want one of these!

 

[GrizBota]

Gluten for punishment? I’d think you could find one for sale. Looks like they still want real money for some of them.

B3350 at TractorHouse

 

[SDT]

The parts did not cost Kubota anything close to $10K. Warranty labor is a different matter but my guess is Kubota's cost is not what you pay.

Dan

The parts did not cost Kubota anything close to $10K. Warranty labor is a different matter but my guess is Kubota's cost is not what you pay.

Dan

Three reformers and DPFs would certainly exceed $10K.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Three reformers and DPFs would certainly exceed $10K.

Then I guess Kubota needs to fire some bean counters.

Dan

 

[SDT]

Then I guess Kubota needs to fire some bean counters.

Dan

Reformers and DPFs are expensive whether bought from Kubota, VW, or anyone else.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Reformers and DPFs are expensive whether bought from Kubota, VW, or anyone else.

Bottom line is he got multiple warranty services totaling $10K in parts. I flat out gaurantee that's a lot more than they cost Kubota.

Dan

 

[rancher1524]

I still really, really want one of these!

I live north of Spokane not far from you. Make an offer and I will sell you my B3350SU. I am thinking of buying the LX4020.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious was I ...
From the Cdn website, the DPF for a B3350HSD retails for $4207.

What I don't know is their markup or the 'chain' from maker to dealer is. Kubota could be paying $2K though very doubtful. I suspect less than $500 per DPF. If that DPF is used in several models, the cost per unit goes down as it'll be 'volume' based pricing.

 

[Fedup]

Who cares what Kubota paid or didn't pay? Bigger question is why would anyone want to own a tractor that has (or needs) all that crap?

 

[SDT]

Bottom line is he got multiple warranty services totaling $10K in parts. I flat out gaurantee that's a lot more than they cost Kubota.

Dan

OF COURSE, it is!

 

[SDT]

I live north of Spokane not far from you. Make an offer and I will sell you my B3350SU. I am thinking of buying the LX4020.

I believe Wolfman's comment is sarcasm.

 

[SDT]

curious was I ...
From the Cdn website, the DPF for a B3350HSD retails for $4207.

What I don't know is their markup or the 'chain' from maker to dealer is. Kubota could be paying $2K though very doubtful. I suspect less than $500 per DPF. If that DPF is used in several models, the cost per unit goes down as it'll be 'volume' based pricing.

The reformer costs much more than does the DPF and is used on the 3350 and one model of F series mower only.

Trust me, Kubota is not selling anything that they can source for $500 (or even $2k) for $4K+ retail or anything close.

 

[fried1765]

Who cares what Kubota paid or didn't pay? Bigger question is why would anyone want to own a tractor that has (or needs) all that crap?

"why would want anyone want to own a tractor that has (or needs) all that crap"?
When you need a new machine (for business), and there is no alternative.

A friend just bought a nearly new Kubota M62 TLB.
Sadly, there was no alternative!

 

[Elliott in GA]

I believe Wolfman's comment is scarcasm.

Scarcasm - that is the worst; it leaves a mark.

 

[Jchonline]

For the second time in two years my B3350SU would not complete a parked regeneration Had the dealer pick up tractor. The reformer needs to be replaced. I had one Reformer replaced under the original 5 year Emissions Warranty. Since then the dealer replaced two more reformers and a burner pot under the Lifetime Emissions Warranty. In total over $10,000.00 in parts and who knows how mush labor and I have yet to pay a dime. The tractor cost $28,000.00. Seems it would have been cheaper for Kubota to buy back the B3350SU's.

You bought a B3350 2 years ago? The issues with this machine have been known for some time longer that 2 years....asking as no reputable dealer would sell this lemon of a machine.

Sure you havent paid a dime...but you are also without a tractor while it is in the shop right? That could be a bunch of lost work time.

 

[fried1765]

You bought a B3350 2 years ago? The issues with this machine have been known for some time longer that 2 years....asking as no reputable dealer would sell this lemon of a machine.

Sure you havent paid a dime...but you are also without a tractor while it is in the shop right? That could be a bunch of lost work time.

"lost work time"?
I do not think that many of us use these small machines for paid "work"