Backhoe BH77 broke - defective part?

[wdchyd]

If it's out of warranty the I would say go for it but if it's still in warranty then they will deny coverage because it's not a stock part.

Plus it'll have to made out of the same steel and heat treated to boot....Not worth a custom pin

 

[beckmurph]

Good news - My dealer is picking up the BH77 today and says they will take care of the issue...whether it be just the pin or replacement of the whole boom assembly if needed. FWIW, they have already sold several of these new model backhoes and he genuinely seemed concerned that this issue may affect others...so, he wants to work with Kubota on a swift resolution. I have my fingers crossed.

:cool2:
This is good news

 

[beckmurph]

TwinCam88
Is there any update on your problem?

 

[TroyR57]

Twincam, I see where in your signture line, its now indicates you have a BH 76, did I miss a post some where?

 

[Yankee Clipper]

TC,

It should be warranty - go to the dealer and get a new pin or have him install it for you.

Good luck!

 

[TwinCam88]

Twincam, I see where in your signture line, its now indicates you have a BH 76, did I miss a post some where?

My bad...typo in the sig (corrected now). It is the BH77.

 

[TwinCam88]

TwinCam88
Is there any update on your problem?

Got word from the dealer today...the boom & pin were replaced and the BH77 will be re-delivered Monday or Tuesday. :thumbsup: Dealer says they examined it thoroughly and no damage was done to the cylinders or sleeve for pin.

Hope it's smooth digging from here on out.

 

[wdchyd]

Good luck with the BH....I was thinking about you last night as I tangled with a big rock to remove under lawn.......it seemed it grew as I dug on......there's no way that I would've noticed a pin coming apart like yours cuz I was so engrossed in the task at hand......even though the rock beat me....it's still there....:ashamed:

 

[TwinCam88]

Good luck with the BH....I was thinking about you last night as I tangled with a big rock to remove under lawn.......it seemed it grew as I dug on......there's no way that I would've noticed a pin coming apart like yours cuz I was so engrossed in the task at hand......even though the rock beat me....it's still there....:ashamed:

Well, I can't say that I'm overly observant...I was just taking things real slow as I tried to get a feel for the machine and I happened to see the pin hanging out a little.

Good luck with that big rock.

 

[molechaser]

I have a new L3800 and BH77 and after digging out a small stump this morning I found the boom lock would not engage and had to push on the backhoe to get it locked. Looking at the pin in question here I can see that the frame sides are slightly bent and the holes out of alignment. There is also more pin showing between the frames. I am assuming at this point the pin has broken and will call my dealer tomorrow.

I have put about 5 hours on the backhoe digging out stumps and some rocks. I saw this thread after purchasing but before delivery and while it made me nervous, my dealer assured me he would take care of any problems if they occurred. Now I just hope I don't see him too often.