Coyote machine
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- Southern VT
- Tractor
- 22 SANY SY 50U, '10 Kioti DK 40se/hst KL-401 FEL, loaded tires, KB-2485 bhoe, Tuffline TB160 BB, Woods QA forks, MIE Hydraulic bhoe thumb & ripper tooth, Igland 4001 winch, & GR-20 Log Grapple. Woods BBX72" Brush Mower. Diamondplate aluminum canopy
Since Kubota insurance was involved the likelihood of retaining the damaged part(s) is less since the insurer usually claims them as part of their settlement. If I were new to tractors, like the OP, I'd want the dealer to do the job so it would be as close to factory as possible to retain the tractor's value, etc. Plus, for this particular OP, finding another dealer who is close by and wants his business is a value added to this otherwise unfortunate set of circumstances.
To the OP, glad to hear it went smoothly. Now be sure to verify connections of each attachment every time you go to use the tractor during your pre-use daily walk around, after checking all fluids.:thumbsup:
I still believe your issue came about through overtaxing your loader's capacity to handle 'twist' forces on the loader assembly. I want to reiterate this point so you can avoid it at all cost in future by emphasizing safety to yourself and to the equipment, and by trying your best to not exert unnecessary twisting force on the loader arms/QAs and similar items, grapple, for instance. This may take some in use experience, but you now know what your tractor can NOT handle as far as log length/diameter etc.
Good luck- happy tractoring.
To the OP, glad to hear it went smoothly. Now be sure to verify connections of each attachment every time you go to use the tractor during your pre-use daily walk around, after checking all fluids.:thumbsup:
I still believe your issue came about through overtaxing your loader's capacity to handle 'twist' forces on the loader assembly. I want to reiterate this point so you can avoid it at all cost in future by emphasizing safety to yourself and to the equipment, and by trying your best to not exert unnecessary twisting force on the loader arms/QAs and similar items, grapple, for instance. This may take some in use experience, but you now know what your tractor can NOT handle as far as log length/diameter etc.
Good luck- happy tractoring.