I have an L3901 2 years old with just over 60 hours. Is it worth the money to extend the warranty? How much should it cost? Who has done this and have you used it?
Extend warranty or Not
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My dealer called me the other week to pitch the extended warranty offer to me for just under 800$ as I recall it. I chose to decline the offer. The unit for me has been pretty much flawless despite the 2 fuel pumps replaced. If my BX25 had been less than trustworthy over its last 2 years and 150ish hours I might have considered it. I don't mind wrenching on my own equipment if required as long as its not the tranny. Given the past performance of my tractor I decided against it. In the end it depends on your level of comfort/trust in the machine I guess.
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Daren Todd
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Massey Ferguson 1825E, Kubota Z121S, Box blade, Rotary Cutter
Not sure what the Kubota extended warranty covers. But my experience with extended warranties on any thing else is they are worth about as much as the paper it was printed on 
tcrote5516
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BX1860, FEL, 50" Front Blower, Heated Cab, 6' blade, 3pt carry all, 3pt hitch
Agreed. When the terms and conditions of the warranty is longer than the owners manual of the machine it covers you know it's going to be a nightmare IF time comes to use it.Not sure what the Kubota extended warranty covers. But my experience with extended warranties on any thing else is they are worth about as much as the paper it was printed on
My experience with these things is that the little stuff that fails rarely adds up to the cost of the warranty. If something big fails the warranty doesn't cover it due to the million loopholes written into the fine print. When something is covered they make the process so difficult and slow many pay out of pocket just to get the machine they need back and never get reimbursed. There's a reason these insurance companies are so profitable.
I got a postcard from Kubota the other day to say my warranty was expiring and did I want to extend it, call my dealer! Well this was for the B2650 which is not yet a year old, so called dealer to see what gives, and to ask to please check paperwork to see if something was haywire. Service Manager said it was correct at their end, and furthermore they pretty much never sell extended warranties to their customers, or even try, since it was his impression it was a waste of money. I never even got a postcard on the 3560 when the 2 years were up (another dealer nearby). So it doesn't sound like it is a big business around here.
Check your paperwork for details, but the engine and dpf related things on a L3901 have a 5 yr warranty, and it is those expensive things that would make people nervous. The stuff not under warranty between years 2 to 5 is pretty much old school, so I do not have an extended warranty on the L3560, and probably will not get one for the B2650.
Check your paperwork for details, but the engine and dpf related things on a L3901 have a 5 yr warranty, and it is those expensive things that would make people nervous. The stuff not under warranty between years 2 to 5 is pretty much old school, so I do not have an extended warranty on the L3560, and probably will not get one for the B2650.
I’ve never bought an extended warranty on anything in my 57 years so my thinking is I am way ahead of the game if a major component craps out.
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I haven't read Kubota's limited warranty statement for it's extended warranty. I assume it's similar to the 3rd year of regular warranty, which basically covers powertrain. Anything internally lubricated is a good rule of thumb. If the seat falls apart you're buying a new seat. That sort of thing.
Most find it more economical to carry the KTAC insurance than the buy extended warranty. Look at the liklihood. You have a higher risk of damage to the tractor from a flood, tornado, misuse, accident, theft, etc than having an internal issue with the tractor's powertrain. BUT that said, with a common rail engine, and the expense of working on it, it might be a good idea. Up to you, as the end user.
Most find it more economical to carry the KTAC insurance than the buy extended warranty. Look at the liklihood. You have a higher risk of damage to the tractor from a flood, tornado, misuse, accident, theft, etc than having an internal issue with the tractor's powertrain. BUT that said, with a common rail engine, and the expense of working on it, it might be a good idea. Up to you, as the end user.
Thanks everyone. I will looks at paperwork on the 5 yr for engine and dpf. I feel like many of you have stated. Not worth the paper it is printed on due to all the loop holes.