bullopa
Bronze Member
I agree with your first statement, but it's not going to happen. They will repair it and that is what is required under the warranty. I also think it should be good as new if it is done properly.
Paying for transportation sucks, but it is what it is. You buy something from a store, they will happily have it fixed under warranty (and often exchange it), but they won't come to your house to pick it up, you need to bring it back to the store. Same for a tractor. The dealer has costs that he needs to cover, he's got a business to run and a family to feed. I don't think he needs to try and make big money off this type of situation, he should just be looking to cover his costs. I'd encourage the OP to inquire about the dealer doing it for less $ or looking for another way to get it back there, as was suggested by Mousefield.
Just to be clear, Kioti is replacing the entire armature structure. They are only transferring the hydraulic pistons and possibly the hoses over. Oh and of course there is no need for a new bucket. I did ask the dealer to try to coordinate the return trip with another stop they might have to make to cut the cost and they agreed to do that. I think I'm going to try to call Kioti myself though.
Thanks guys.