Long wait time for new(ish) tractor parts - the frustration continues

ruffdog · Sep 14, 2019

jk96 said:
Pedal is not my favorite either. Would prefer two independent pedals. I'll post my thoughts once I have a little time on the new machine. Really going to miss the CVT transmission.

rear work lights
side and rear window defrost (defrost wires embedded in glass)
3 rear remotes total
top & tilt kit
3rd function diverter valve for grapple and snow blade cylinder
load rear tires

We all hope none of this causes a oil leak!

Jstpssng · Sep 14, 2019

ruffdog said:
We all hope none of this causes a oil leak!

Come on, don't jinx the guy!! :laughing:

jk96 · Sep 19, 2019

Looks like at least another week. All of the option parts arrived but the new rear defrost glass was delivered in about a thousand pieces. Only thing the dealer is waiting on.

ruffdog · Sep 20, 2019

jk96 said:
All of the option parts arrived but the new rear defrost glass was delivered in about a thousand pieces.

Assembly required?

Diggin It · Sep 20, 2019

Remind me never to stand anywhere near the OP during a thunderstorm.

jk96 · Sep 20, 2019

Diggin It said:
Remind me never to stand anywhere near the OP during a thunderstorm.

I'm currently avoiding going outside during thunderstorms. Lol. On a side note our house was struck by lightning about 2 years ago. Travelled through the ductwork and grounded out through our hvac in the basement. Blew the pictures off the wall at the entry point. We were watching tv about 15 feet from where it hit. Talk about loud.

coobie · Sep 28, 2019

Any new Kubota tractor yet??

jk96 · Sep 28, 2019

coobie said:
Any new Kubota tractor yet??

Drove to the dealer this morning to pick it up. Ended up leaving it as the top and tilt kit was not installed. It was in the shop still boxed up. I know this is an easy add on but since none of the hoses were on the cylinders yet, nothing tested, and not knowing if all the parts where there I figured I'd let the dealer finish it up. They said they would get it done Monday morning and deliver to me for the oversite. Should finally be back into a tractor on Monday. My Case was in the shop in the process of disassembly. Looked like a pretty major repair by the amount of components that were removed to access the engine.

AllByteNoBark · Sep 29, 2019

jk96 I have been following this thread and hope the new Kubota treats you well once you get it. You mentioned you would prefer two pedals on the HST, on my L3560 I use it like two pedals and actually really like it. Forward the front lever on the right, backwards move foot back a little and to the left. Seems pretty intuitive to me already and I only have a little over 11 hours on it. I had needlessly worried about it a bit.

jk96 · Sep 30, 2019

Tractor has arrived. Some things I like right of the bat and a few dislikes but overall very impressed so far. Spent three hours with the brush cutter today trying to get the mile long drive to the house back in shape. Pretty overgrown and thick in spots. Was mowing with an 8ft twin spindle brush hog and the tractor never dropped rpms or had to slow down in areas where the case would have. I was not expecting a big difference in power going from 44 pto hp to 53 but the difference is very noticeable. I'll post a followup on thoughts once I get some time on it doing some other chores.

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AllByteNoBark · Sep 30, 2019

Looks great! Hope you enjoy it and get lots of work do e.

searcyfarms · Sep 30, 2019

here here - Cheers - on to a new adventure of orange!!!

jk96 · Sep 30, 2019

AllByteNoBark said:
Looks great! Hope you enjoy it and get lots of work do e.

Thanks. You seem to be correct on the pedal configuration. Using the pedal extension to the right for foward and moving foot back left for reverse works well and does not feel uncomfotable like using the front/back treddle without foot movement. Only found myself trying to flip the reverse lever that was on my Case a couple times.

EddieWalker · Sep 30, 2019

Sure is a nice looking tractor. Is it a 2019? What do you have to do for smog?

jk96 · Sep 30, 2019

EddieWalker said:
Sure is a nice looking tractor. Is it a 2019? What do you have to do for smog?

Yes it's a 2019 model. Uses a dpf filter I believe. Should go into regen when the filter reaches a certain level for burn off.

coobie · Oct 1, 2019

Very nice.Enjoy..

lt190b · Jul 17, 2020

jk96, what is your dealers name?

jk96 · Dec 14, 2020

Just a quick follow up on this thread. The trade looks like the right choice. Was by my dealers last week and my old Case tractor that I traded in and the dealer re-sold is back on their lot again and once again up for sale. Still has less than 400 hours on a 2015 machine. I'm assuming the problems have probably continued with it and it was once again traded back in. The Kubota L6060 has been flawless. I don't use the tractor as much now that I have a trackloader but the first 400 hours have been without issue.

EddieWalker · Dec 14, 2020

Appreciate the update. I really think Case makes the nicest looking tractors, and every time I start to think about going that route, I think of your experience with Case. I have my list of issues with Case Construction too, so I'll never do it, but it's nice to be reminded not to buy the prettiest tractor out there.