If that was a common trouble for that model, I’d think this forum (especially the moderators ie…NIW) would be able to confirm that it was or not…so I’d sort of question (respectfully the source)….I think based off limited details maybe better question is what has the specific unit (by serial number) you are looking at has had problems or tractor had any service or warranty work…honestly 87 hrs is barely first service…but it should have had a regen by now…if there legitimately was work done, it would have been under warranty and I would expect the dealer that serviced it would have the records if the owner did not. Maybe ask the owner if any warranty problems or work done and what it was…ask for a copy of the warranty work completed or which dealer did the service and ask for the records….if something raises an eyebrow ask the forum. Maybe that could put mind at ease? Warranty work is not bad as long as the problem is fixed…you can have that with any make/model/product…key is that if something was wrong that it was fixed and not still problem. There is nothing wrong with a proper repair that solved the problem. Also be aware warranty work can happen to a new unit on the lot before it is sold…so can market action/recall…key is ‘it’s been fixed’….But maybe there was nothing ever wrong with the unit you are considering…I’d start there.
Frank,
