Well, it has less than 20 hours and back to the dealer for a whole new clutch assembly. Something about the clutch plate welding itself to flywheel, salt water and few other reasons. Tractor getting split in half and a whole new clutch assembly to be installed. I always thought Duetz was a reputable brand ? Is it made in a third world country now?
2023 Duetz 5080 - New clutch at < 20 hours, What!
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Clutches can seize if exposed to damp weather, stored outoors... Most units have a lock so you can lock the pedal down, if it's a manual clutch.
Where does the salt water come from?
Where does the salt water come from?
oldnslo
Super Member
My guess would be stored at shipping dock or on boat coming across the pond. Company I used to work for had a lot of problems with rust on components shipped from Europe to USA even enclosed in card board boxes and sea freight container.