KUBOTA GR2120 Problems

[kippster1]

The newest issue is catastrophic engine failure on my GR2120. Something flaked off, got in the combustion chamber and ruined the piston. Huge repair, they've had it for 3 weeks! I'm very disheartened. Warranty coverage is being checked on as the machine has lower than 90 hours of total time on it. I like it overall, but very problematic so far. Maybe should have gone green! I just wanted a machine that was reliable and that's why I went diesel.

 

[Raber]

Well, that is surely bad news. First time I read about such an issue. Mine is just past 100 hours, without any problem so far. And proving a charm to operate (mow & tow).

Kubota machines have a solid reputation. This specific engine of yours could be the exception to the rule.
I experienced major problems with a TOYOTA Tacoma (2012 year model, bought used at 57,000 km) - wheel bearings, power steering, catalytic converter, transmission, rack and pinion- all under warranty, hopefully. And it is a machine of excellent reputation. Things were so bad that I got rid of it ten months later and bought a brand new year model 2016. That was an exception ok!

So, let's hope that this GR2120 engine will be fixed under warranty and that it will be the end of bad surprises !
Let us hear about the final outcome.

 

[radioman]

ouch . you might want to do away with gr series and go BX. they have a much longer life, stronger then gr series too. still have bx24 -- its got over 1500 hours now i think and still running. time for an upgrade.

 

[Raber]

ouch . you might want to do away with gr series and go BX. they have a much longer life, stronger then gr series too. still have bx24 -- its got over 1500 hours now i think and still running. time for an upgrade.

You have to consider your needs: BX series is a compact tractor designed for hard work with plenty of implements and designed accordingly. It weights around 1,500 lbs bare. Everything on it is cast iron, it has lots of hydraulic power, etc.

The GR series is essentially a lawn mower, albeit a robust one with the capacity to tow its own weight (900 lbs with the mower). Gear box and all is cast aluminum. Glide steer makes it very gentle toward lawns and 4wd enables it to take on rather steep slopes.

Your pick.

 

[Tony H]

Has anyone had hood mounting issues? IE. broken plastic mounting points.

 

[Raber]

Has anyone had hood mounting issues? IE. broken plastic mounting points.

No such problem here. As a matter of fact, no problem whatsoever with this machine now at 150 hours.

 

[steelerhawk]

Has anyone had hood mounting issues? IE. broken plastic mounting points.

Yes, have to hold the hood down with a long bungee stretching from the platform around the front of the hood to the other side of the platform. Very flimsy construction.