Utopia Texas
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- Joined
- Aug 11, 2013
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- Location
- Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas
- Tractor
- Kubota B2650 / Kubota L6060 / Kubota ZD2300
A post above prompted me to write this post and ask what odd/stupid design flaws you might have found on your unit where it makes you think, "What were these guys thinking of?" I sometimes wonder if the engineers and designers of tractors have even driven one and realize how inconvenient they are making some areas of operation.
First of all let me say I love my new NH Boomer 3050 with CVT drive. It is a dream to use and so far after 51 hours it has performed flawlessly. My "design" complaints are about minor inconveniences that were overlooked I believe in the original design.
(1) Tool box. Give me a break ! The tool box is so small larger pins will not lay flat and the plastic is so thin the lid does not seal properly. About the only thing it could store properly would be a note that says "Tool Box" and that would get wet in a heavy rain.
(2) Ignition key placement. The ignition key area on the 3050 Boomer is way down low around the drivers knee on the dash board and off to the right. Even in bright light it can be a hassle getting the key in and in the dark a huge pain. There is plenty of empty area up higher on the dash area so why not move the ignition switch where the driver can actually see where the key goes?
(3)Windshield wiper switch. On this unit the switch for the windshield wiper is way above the drivers head to the left and does not have any type of delay function. In fog or drizzle the driver has to reach above his head every 30 seconds or so to flip the switch on, then off. It's a huge hassle and could be dangerous in some situations.
(4) Three point lift handle, rear remote handle and manual throttle handle all way, way too stiff. I have 6 other tractors on the place that are much older. Some Ford, JD, NH and Satoh and all the hydraulic handles move as smooth as butter. The handles on this new NH Boomer are outrageously stiff and sometimes take two hands to actuate. I hope they smooth out over time.
(5) Cup holder. So shallow even a sealed coffee travel mug flips out and onto the floor at the smallest bump. I've tried 3 different coffee travel mugs with different bottoms and none stay put.
First of all let me say I love my new NH Boomer 3050 with CVT drive. It is a dream to use and so far after 51 hours it has performed flawlessly. My "design" complaints are about minor inconveniences that were overlooked I believe in the original design.
(1) Tool box. Give me a break ! The tool box is so small larger pins will not lay flat and the plastic is so thin the lid does not seal properly. About the only thing it could store properly would be a note that says "Tool Box" and that would get wet in a heavy rain.
(2) Ignition key placement. The ignition key area on the 3050 Boomer is way down low around the drivers knee on the dash board and off to the right. Even in bright light it can be a hassle getting the key in and in the dark a huge pain. There is plenty of empty area up higher on the dash area so why not move the ignition switch where the driver can actually see where the key goes?
(3)Windshield wiper switch. On this unit the switch for the windshield wiper is way above the drivers head to the left and does not have any type of delay function. In fog or drizzle the driver has to reach above his head every 30 seconds or so to flip the switch on, then off. It's a huge hassle and could be dangerous in some situations.
(4) Three point lift handle, rear remote handle and manual throttle handle all way, way too stiff. I have 6 other tractors on the place that are much older. Some Ford, JD, NH and Satoh and all the hydraulic handles move as smooth as butter. The handles on this new NH Boomer are outrageously stiff and sometimes take two hands to actuate. I hope they smooth out over time.
(5) Cup holder. So shallow even a sealed coffee travel mug flips out and onto the floor at the smallest bump. I've tried 3 different coffee travel mugs with different bottoms and none stay put.