new b3200 with bh77 problems help

[reeltime]

I just took delivery of a b3200 504 loader and a bh771 week ago.Day for the first time went to go play with it everything worked ok untill i went to go use bbh to dig a small hole to burry ashes from bunch of papers i burned dipstick does not move at all.Everything else works great but not the dipsticks appears frozen checked fliud fine,check hoses for pinch or kink nothing all is well i can move the dipper out by pushing it with my foot but creaps back on it own willl not extend out when i push it out it has power comming back in really go but not out.Called dealer he stated 1 week before he can come out long time i think sence it is a brand new machine this is my 3tlb never had problems with other 2 machines what do you alll think i should tryu or just wait for dealer. thank ed

 

[leonz]

I just took delivery of a b3200 504 loader and a bh771 week ago.Day for the first time went to go play with it everything worked ok untill i went to go use bbh to dig a small hole to burry ashes from bunch of papers i burned dipstick does not move at all.Everything else works great but not the dipsticks appears frozen checked fliud fine,check hoses for pinch or kink nothing all is well i can move the dipper out by pushing it with my foot but creaps back on it own willl not extend out when i push it out it has power comming back in really go but not out.Called dealer he stated 1 week before he can come out long time i think sence it is a brand new machine this is my 3tlb never had problems with other 2 machines what do you alll think i should tryu or just wait for dealer. thank ed

Hello Ed,

It sounds as if you may have a severe case of Hydrauliccouplerfittingitis:


To solve it:

Be very very sure the fluid pressure is released on the backhoe AFTER you have the upper boom and lower boom and bucket fully extended and on the ground.

Be sure to position the boom to the left or right depending upon how easy it will be to get to the fluid couplers.

this is the messy part; after the pressure is fully released you can break one or both of the connections on the coupler fittings with wrenches and heavy rags covering the threads to prevent them from spraying as you loosen them slightly.

This should solve the issue for you.

I would also go to a hydraulic repair shop and buy 2 pairs of good or the best male/female Aeroquip or Parker couplers to replace the ones you have as this is a common problem, be sure to take them with you to the hydraulic repair shop if you go.

The other issue is always the bracket mounts for the fittings on the tractor side of the system as they fail to install them with a male and female on both sides to make the attaching of the hoses easier. this is problematic because the fittings can look like they are fully attached but they are not and they can blow off.

My brothers Bush Hog back hoe was they same way and had the same problems.

 

[reeltime]

thank you so much will due as you say again thank you so much

 

[leonz]

Just be sure you have thick rags covering the fittings when you crack them as hydraulic oil under pressure will cause severe injury, Its terribly dissapointing that your dealer did not come and fix their problem.

IF you buy new couplers(I would buy aeroquip or parker only) Be sure to install the pairs using the male/female pairing only to make it easier to install and remove them by increasing the amount of room you will have to
grasp the female coupler with one hand and slide it back before you make the coupling.

If you have any questions please send me a PM if needed.


Please let me know if your B3200 has a lot of vibration at low idle.

 

[reeltime]

I know the first dealer I bought 2 machines from owner died son took over he has a bad attitude I was told am I saw it for my own he is about 1/3 of a dealer know I tried this dealer good price but appears he does not care about service

 

[reeltime]

And yes I will rap heavy towels when I go add it tommorow morning went to buy hydro oil finite for tommorow thanks so much again Ed

 

[reeltime]

I only been on it for 1 1/2 hours using forks to move pallets of firewood around at about 1900 rpm heavy pallets 12 to 1300 lbs each does a very nice job moving the and no to your? as of yet smooth so far

 

[caspar3259]

...after the pressure is fully released you can break one or both of the connections on the coupler fittings with wrenches and heavy rags covering the threads to prevent them from spraying as you loosen them slightly.

This should solve the issue for you.

Can you tell me more about what this solves?

My BH77 had a similar problems: first, it would sometimes slowly droop on its own. Dealer "fixed" it and said there was some gunk in the relief valve. Second problem was dipperstick was slow to retract and had little power. Dealer "fixed" it and said it was the control valve. It is working better now, but I'm not 100% sure they fixed the source of the problem.

thanks!

-Jeff

 

[reeltime]

I change all couplers and did not fix problems call dealer much arguing I got them to pick it up last nite called dealer today they stated relieve valves where bad 2 to 3 days to get parts I am not happy. With this dealer he tried to make feel like he is doing me a favor after I spend 25000 plus for a home owner machine lots of money to me plus machine only has 1 1/2 hours on it.On the phone serversman was very cockie and rude hung up phone jumped in my truck drove 75 minutes there got to the service desk the little s???bag coward behind the computer screen nice as pie went to go talk to owner he tried to tell me I was lucky they pick it up that fast and got on it as fast as they did you all tell me if I am missing something here because I don't feel so luckiest maybe I al pmsing over there attitude let me know if I am wrong

 

[reeltime]

My spelling was way off sorry

 

[jgarrett]

I know this is a terribly old post but I am thinking about a BH77 for my Kubota B3200 and was wondering if you ever got it fixed? WATCH OUT FOR THE TRACTOR (B3200) STEP!!! Mine broke off and left me on the ground, dealer and Kubota rep came and was faulty welds! I just know it is going to happen again, has anyone else had the step break?? Thank You

 

[Tompet]

Just click on reeltime's name under recent posts and you can see where he answered in another thread. It sounds like it was finally resolved and was part of a recall.

At the time there were some documented problems with certain serial numbers of the then new model BH. I held off purchasing mine for awhile at the time. I had one bad relief valve on mine and other than that it has been (knock on wood) trouble free.

There is always a potential for problems with anything mechanical, but this unit has been in production now for quite awhile. You will be happy with the unit on your 3200.