New BX25D but transmission case has a hairline crack

[Pau7220]

Usually just glob it on, sand (grind) it down, clean, clean, clean some more, glob some more on, sand/grind, repeat

It's going to be tricky because the oil is going to thin and start wicking through as soon as it sees heat, but it can be done.

2. drain transmission, remove paint, remove material to make a channel over the crack, TIG weld
3. disassemble and replace part

IMHO you have nothing to lose be giving #2 a shot. I successfully did 3 cast aluminum oil pans on autos with the method above.
If the leak stops or slows to tolerable, GREAT!
If it cracks again or gets worse, #3 is always there.

 

[Pau7220]

This part has a 2 year warranty.

Just checking on the original sale date..... I don't believe mfg. date means anything.

 

[Tire Biter]

What’d the previous owner say? When you checked it out, were you on dirt or grass? You might not Have noticed it leaking if you were. Can’t believe it just started leaking after putting it on a trailer.
its a bad deal, but if you cant get yer money back, it’s not a show stopper. It doesnt look like a real hard fix once you get past the cost of the part.
sorry to see you going through this with your new tractor.....

 

[mikester]

Make the party you bought it from repair it correctly or return it if they won’t. You just bought somebody’s problem.

Ha ha ha good luck with that. Private sale. As is where is. That’s why I don’t like buying used equipment. At least if you buy from a dealer there MAY be some recourse...

 

[Blue280z]

I purchased from a business.

Here is a close-up image and you can see 3 small black holes in the paint where it leaks. I am not sure what is going on underneath but perhaps the paint was somehow sealing it in the past and Murphy struck!

 

[SidecarFlip]

Maybe a nice thick coat of enamel will curb it then....

 

[SidecarFlip]

Bought my last M9 open station used (from a JD Dealer) but I went on a Sunday (when no one was around with my trusty Kubota key (same key fits most all of them) and ran it and checked it over very carefully, on top and underneath so I knew what the issues were before I started negotiating with the dealer.

Being a green dealer with an orange tractor and not knowing what he had was to my advantage (as well as 10 grand in cash) for the down payment. Walked away with a pretty good unit (needed some TLC) for 18 and they delivered it. It was 600 miles from here.

Of course owning one (from new) gave me insight as to what to look for plus, when I bought mine new in 2004, it was almost 50 otd so I know what they are worth and pre 4 units are appreciating in value every day anyway.

I put about 4 in it so I have around 22 total. Today, it's worth 30.

 

[Blue280z]

Maybe a nice thick coat of enamel will curb it then....

I am thinking it is a dam about to burst as it only leaks when the engine is on so there is pressure behind it.

 

[Blue280z]

Bought my last M9 open station used (from a JD Dealer) but I went on a Sunday (when no one was around with
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I put about 4 in it so I have around 22 total. Today, it's worth 30.

Thanks for this!

 

[Henro]

I am thinking it is a dam about to burst as it only leaks when the engine is on so there is pressure behind it.

Could be temperature related (thermal expansion) more than pressure related.

Just an alternative thought.

 

[SidecarFlip]

No pressure in there, just fluid sloshing around.

 

[Blue280z]

Good news. The company took the tractor back and refunded me the full purchase price of $20,700.

I lost $600 in transport costs and also bought $200 in BX tune-up items but I'll buy a new BX23S next year and use the stuff then.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Good deal, I always like a happy ending......

 

[S-G-R]

Nice to hear you had a positive outcome. More time to save for the next one.

 

[D2Cat]

Good news. The company took the tractor back and refunded me the full purchase price of $20,700.

I lost $600 in transport costs and also bought $200 in BX tune-up items but I'll buy a new BX23S next year and use the stuff then.

I'd say that is a "stand up" company! Not many folks would get the problem solved with that result. You'll really enjoy your new tractor, and next year is only 5 months off!!

 

[Blue280z]

Just got another 2015 BX25D-1 with FEL and backhoe for less $$$ than the previous. Garage-kept, 300hrs and more extras:

- land pride towing blade
- Set of turf and set of agri skid-steer wheels
- ballast box
- 3rd party lower FEL camp-on teeth (2)

 

[SidecarFlip]

Not ag tires. Those are skid steer style tread.

 

[hagrid]

Those are Kubota Industrial tread pattern.

 

[Pau7220]

Tire type is actually known as R4 if you have to go looking for a replacement.

Good luck with it... looks great!!

 

[Tire Biter]

Good on ya! Glad to hear it all worked out.