That didn't sink in when I read it, no I took delivery of the tractor about this time last year. Not many hours on it until this winter as I have a smaller JD i happened to use more last summer for specific jobs.This comment jumped out at me too! I thought I'd missed the "only 3 weeks old" part but turns out that someone was projecting ... if I'm trying to be nice.
Grand L split to repair?
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Thank you for the reply - I will certainly ask the question when I stop by at the dealer later this week.
I figured 3 weeks based on how many hours I put on my BX23s even though I had 4 other 'real' tractors at the time. Just hard to believe anyone would not 'play' with their new expensive machine.
As for the noise, it might just be the cab amplifying the 'noise'. If you have a smartphone, you can get an audiometer 'app' and measure the DB level. Also can install sound deadening pads. If dealer has both open and cabbed versions on the grass, might be worth the trip to see how they sound ?
I'll be stopping off at the dealer later today as it'll be on my way for another appoinment. I should be able to see how they're making out with it.
I understand your point about the hours, but until I sell the company and retire in a couple years I unfortunately won't have any more spare time to enjoy things more whether work or play at the property.
spare time when you retire ?? hahaha.. you'll see everyone come 'visit' you with their 'projects' thinking you should fix their stuff as you're retired and have 'free' time........
that'll last for about 6-7 years,then you'll be retired,maybe.
that'll last for about 6-7 years,then you'll be retired,maybe.
1st 30 years of my retirement it was.... last 5 have been a little slower so I get to do MY projects..well start, then get interrupted of course....
I'm going on 9 years since I got out and looks like I will be scheduled for at least another 10 years of projects. I hope I can still do them 10 years from now.
Update...no update yet. Dealer is too busy to have been able to spend more time diagnosing the issue. In other words, they had better priorities to consider. I'm not without understanding, but they've had it for more than two weeks now without any effort for diagnosis (by their own admission).
So, I'll be paying a visit in person today with the intent to set a timeline, but I have two other dealers around me as an option and I have no issue with having them service it instead.
My first experience with Kubota is with this tractor, I can't say it's started off as I had hoped it would unfortunately.
So, I'll be paying a visit in person today with the intent to set a timeline, but I have two other dealers around me as an option and I have no issue with having them service it instead.
My first experience with Kubota is with this tractor, I can't say it's started off as I had hoped it would unfortunately.
I mean, going off the dates you provided here, you had the tractor there just over a week when this post was made?
Just relax a little. I swear they aren’t out to get ya.
Warranty yes, firm diagnosis no. Repaired? Nope, not yet.
I have no timeline on the completion of the repairs. I find this length of time unreasonable for a company of that size.
Whatever the outcome, the experience is already tainted. I’m evaluating my options for the future.
Been following this thread. Might as well just trade it in then.
A few years ago I had a part on my truck fail that was covered under warranty. No problem, called the dealer to schedule an appointment. They could work on it the next day, when they discovered it was a warranty repair it immediately went 8 months out. I ended up fixing it myself a few days later.
Also your dealership might prioritize larger machines/customers (if it’s during planning/harvest season) over smaller customers.
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Yes, I'll make that decision when I get the tractor back. I still have my other smaller machines at least.
I know for a fact they prioritize commercial customers & I appreciate that they would. They're making a living with the equipment, I am not.