SO HOW RELIABLE IS MY NEW TRACTOR?

[nyone]

I have a 1957 for 851. It lives outside and starts at -6*f and 100* with out any adjustments. Just because there old dosnt mean there not reliable.

 

[shooterdon]

I would stomach one trip back to fix issues after 100 hours. But I would not go back for minor stuff that I could live with or address myself. To me, the whole point of buying new is to get greater reliability and a warranty. If the machine proves to be a lemon while under warranty I would likely trade it.

I am a hobby user, under 75 hours a year. A serious user will have different needs and expectations.

 

[Gem99ultra]

It appears to me that the dealer did no pre-delivery prep on your tractor except bolting on tires, etc. I don't know what you can do about their lack of responsibility now, a year after you've used it. Still, I would not be happy at all, and if possible, find another dealer for any future out-of-pocket work on it. Its obvious that their expertise is punching buttons on their cash register.

I've owned my Kubota L3400 for 9 years now. Only trip back to the dealer was for the 50 hr and 100 hr service. Anything else other than routine maintenance, which is near to nothing as possible, I do myself.

 

[The Fred]

You can't be too far from their HQ.

Drive that puppy right through their glass doors and onto the main floor and walk away.

You WILL get their attention.

 

[YLee Kioti]

Sorry to see you're having so many issues.
It does and will continue to happen. It's a percentage issue out of XX number of units built. You should spend a few minutes reading the travel trailer forums!...lol...

I took mine back with less then 15 hours. it had a hyd. leak. It was in a location where only a tech with a specific home made wrench would fit. The O-ring was the feed line to the rear remote and was MM from the rear body panel. It got tested while root plowing and had worked the machine hard for over an hour.
The dealer told me it should not have failed ( i was up front and told him what I was doing). After that it is a solid machine thus far.

So these things will happen. QC controls, and the basics of Dr. Deming's TQM principles have taken a back seat to the globalization of corporate take overs and greater profits.

If you're dealer is working with you great keep that rapport. If not then it will be a case of bite the bullet and find another dealer.
Once all the weak points have been addressed you'll get your durable long term investment working for you.
When I was shopping for a tow rig I really had my heart set on a cummins I6. After months literally of reading the many issues. Went with 'need' vice wants heh.
But forums being a great place to learn, help and share we mostly hear the bad and negative. Of course that's why we're here to help each other.

Just trying to encourage you not to get too down and out.

 

[atsah]

So How Long does it take a new tractor to become a reliable tractor? This is the question i find myself asking every day. Now it seems that it does not matter the color or the brand, and from what i hear they all have some sort of issues right off the lot, and we have a warranty for that. But what happens when warranty is gone? Now if you have a "new to you" used tractor, this post really dosen't apply to you, that's not to say you do not have an opinion and maybe an experience to speak about. But what i am really looking for is the Brand New Tractor owners in the 30 to 80 hp range. These seem to be the tractors that are offered in the "Economy"/ "Utility" sizes and price range for most of us general part time farmers. SO, How many trips to back to the dealer can i stand before i feel this new tractor is or is not, a reliable tractor? And will it last for the amount of time i plan to own it? I have had my year old Workmaster 60 back to the shop twice already and it's going back for the third time as soon as haying is done. First problem was a computer upgrade/blown turbo hose clamp, second, a complete hydraulic system front to back, and now it needs another computer update to fix the throttle, hopefully. I have already been through one Workmaster due to similar problems and now the 60. And with the other tractor and with this one my dealer really has/is trying to make me happy and has told me many times that it is not like buying a new car, and it takes a while to get the bugs worked out. I understand this but how long? and how many trips can i stand? I'ts not the dealers fault they are getting faulty machines. And how much do these computer updates cost without warranty? did you use the same brand hydraulic parts that failed within 6 months of me owning it? You see reliability for years to come is my question and it's hard to answer.

I'm reading a lot of threads like this one as of late. Pretty sad IMO, I have not had any luck with NH tractors, I had a TC35DA and a TC45DA a few years ago, I didn't own very long due to me getting sick of bringing them back to the dealer for repairs. It happens with all brands from what I read. The more electronics they put in these things the more issues they will have.

 

[sd455dan]

You can't be too far from their HQ.

Drive that puppy right through their glass doors and onto the main floor and walk away.

You WILL get their attention.

Kind of the (Discount Tire) warranty program

If you are ever not satisfied with 1 of our tractors please feel free to bring it back:laughing:

 

[nwut05]

I totally agree with the bring it back attitude! AS a Matter of fact, I Already Done that, last year, with a Workmaster 50, 9 trips to the dealer in 3 months..Tha'ts how i got the 60. He gave me full price back on a trade and i got the 60, So i took it, because no other dealer was willing to give me anywhere near that money in trade...... ONE IN A XXX number... I figured the same!!! Whats the chance that 2 in a row could be bad?..... Went great the first 118 hrs and 6 months. AND now this is where i am at.

P,S, Both tractors are/were 2017's

 

[TheMan419]

I have a nh Boomer 24. Nothing near the trouble you cite.

One trip out from the dealer to replace a leaky fitting.

Second trip out to replace some parts in the joy stick that controls the FEL.

The problems you describe.... ugh. Would be tough to stomach.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Three month old Max26XL, 50 hours, and no problems so far. Did make a slight adjustment to the hydro and brake pedals. No electronics on the tractor. Didn't want any.

Hopefully your troubles are over soon.