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[Foton not happy]

Makes you wonder why companies like that are still in business?

But i suppose they would either just change names, or set up again somewhere else.

 

[Foton not happy]

Too right! He just copy/pastes the same rubbish everywhere - doesn't even join in other conversations just signs up, talks crap and nothing else.

Not suspicious at all

One question,
if there is nothing dodgy about your company, then why do they keep changing your business name? It has changed yet again it is now listed as Tractor world.........and the "Foton" tractors are now only listed as "lovol" tractors.

 

[woffleon]

Tractors are bits of metal arranged in a complex configuration and then taken out to go into combat with mother nature. During the battle (one I suspect that will never be won) some will be killed and a lot injured. Knowing the capability of your machine is paramount... its weaknesses and its strengths. If you think that you will never repair anything on your tractor your "dreamin" unless its parked in the shed for its entire life. Of course we all know that when you start her up testosterone kicks in and you drive a 50HP like a 100HP a 35 like a 80 untill you hear the snap/crunch/bang then its "Oh sh!!t" back to the shed...NOT the tractors fault.

I did a clutch in 800hrs working the FEL but did a lot of hokey pokey work ...it was worth it... replaced with a better type of ceramic clutch plate.
Head Gasket but I did get it HOT 300hrs earlier when grass seed (whisky grass) blocked the radiator and I didnt notice the temp gauge... Not tractors fault

Didnt buy a tractor with a great warranty so that when it broke down someone else would fix it .... bought a tractor that I knew its limits so when "I" went past them charged with testosterone I new I would have to fix it.

Love the battle with mother nature its sorta a love hate thing but sooner or later she is gonna win so we should call a truce now while we still have oxygen.

 

[ILUVOZ]

This sums up my entire life and learning of what tractors can and cannot do! Thank-you @!

 

[jatt1]

A note to those who import and setup a dealership here in OZ.

Seems that some are reading whats being posted up from comments I'm reading here.

If some time was spent on producing some better manuals then I really do feel many customer issues could be sorted before they become an issue. A good start would be what oils go where with some pics. What grade of hydraulic oil should I use??? it goes on.

Then there is stuff like parts availability. I could go on about how hard it has been to get an air filter. Had my local tearing their hair out to try and match one. The replacement one they supplied (complete with outer casing) wont even fit under the bonnet!!!! This is basic stuff!!! Hub seal 5 weeks and some stern words, some of which were across the counter.

Have compiled up a more comprhensive write up, which I have written up elsewhere in the forum.

Didnt expect a MF, JD when I bought my unit, but there are a few basic things it is reasonable to expect from a dealer when one buys a tractor from them.

I am crossing my fingers I dont have another debarkle when I have to replace the clutch on my unit. Not holding my breath tho.

**** shame really, because it really does stop me from recommending them to others. The tractor, for what I paid for it, hasnt done too badly to date. Its the after sales that has killed it for me.

Happy to debate my issues with anybody, in person if required. In fact on the subject of the hub seal, I already have.

 

[deberoo]

I am also looking at tractors around 40 - 59 hp with a 4 in 1 bucket and am interested to know the Foton is a good one - I have read some stuff about agrison that doesn't sound good. Inside knowledge is the only way to go.

 

[deberoo]

So you aren't happy with your Foton? What model?

 

[zonta223]

I am also looking at tractors around 40 - 59 hp with a 4 in 1 bucket and am interested to know the Foton is a good one - I have read some stuff about agrison that doesn't sound good. Inside knowledge is the only way to go.

Well I can put it this way. I was a one time Agricat/Agrison owner. Took me nearly 2 years of legal action to get my money back. I then bought a Foton and been very happy with it. Which one do you think I would suggest people buy

 

[deberoo]

That's what I have been reading - apart from a couple of posts. - but how do you go for parts and service?

 

[zonta223]

That's what I have been reading - apart from a couple of posts. - but how do you go for parts and service?

While it is under warranty for parts and labour all I did for the couple of small things that came up was to call my local trusted mechanic to fix it. He billed the dealer and was paid within 7 days. (he wishes all his customers paid that quickly). For parts I would just go back to the dealer, he showed me round his spare parts department when I bought my tractor and it looked pretty extensive.