BigNuge
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Jun 16, 2020
- Messages
- 82
- Tractor
- Mahindra 1626 HST///Husqvarna M-ZT 52
Howdy folks, figured I’d check in with an update on my machine.
All is well, just about to turn 20 hours. Machine has been solid, no issues to note.
Things I like so far:
Machine is strong! I’ve lifted some heavy items with the forks, does it all without breaking a sweat!
I’m pleasantly surprised with the fuel economy.
Operator station continues to be comfortable, machine is a pleasure to operate!
Things I don’t like:
Exhaust pipe discharge that blackens up the loader arm. Going to remedy this with a fitting to turn it “out” between the tire and loader arm.
Oil dipstick access. You have to pull the right side engine cover to check the oil. Not a huge deal, but I would have thought that they would have engineered a way of doing it through the open hood.
4WD lever. The 4WD lever/arm needs to be beefier. I have already tweaked it slightly while stepping on it to disengage the 4WD.
Hood height. I would never have known about the importance of hood height until I owned & operated my own machine. Having said that, now I know why the Kabota has a sloping hood. I have trouble seeing the end of the forks, or the hitch ball I have clamped onto the bucket from time to time. Granted, I am a short(ish) guy (5’8”). In any event, having to stand on the machine AND operate the FWD/REV peddle to do intricate work is a PITA.
Anyway, all else is good. Been too **** hot lately to do much with the tractor. I hate the heat when working, so the next bunch of tractor projects will be in a few weeks when the weather cools a bit.
All is well, just about to turn 20 hours. Machine has been solid, no issues to note.
Things I like so far:
Machine is strong! I’ve lifted some heavy items with the forks, does it all without breaking a sweat!
I’m pleasantly surprised with the fuel economy.
Operator station continues to be comfortable, machine is a pleasure to operate!
Things I don’t like:
Exhaust pipe discharge that blackens up the loader arm. Going to remedy this with a fitting to turn it “out” between the tire and loader arm.
Oil dipstick access. You have to pull the right side engine cover to check the oil. Not a huge deal, but I would have thought that they would have engineered a way of doing it through the open hood.
4WD lever. The 4WD lever/arm needs to be beefier. I have already tweaked it slightly while stepping on it to disengage the 4WD.
Hood height. I would never have known about the importance of hood height until I owned & operated my own machine. Having said that, now I know why the Kabota has a sloping hood. I have trouble seeing the end of the forks, or the hitch ball I have clamped onto the bucket from time to time. Granted, I am a short(ish) guy (5’8”). In any event, having to stand on the machine AND operate the FWD/REV peddle to do intricate work is a PITA.
Anyway, all else is good. Been too **** hot lately to do much with the tractor. I hate the heat when working, so the next bunch of tractor projects will be in a few weeks when the weather cools a bit.
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