Recent content by Dave5

In case anyone was following this, I finally have a resolution. The dealer stepped up and made a solid effort to fix what they could, I am thankful. Hyd. fittings and rear remote was replaced, the rest of the corrosion was mostly cosmetic, they attempted to clean everything and then used fluid...

Thank you to everyone who has commented. We did submit a claim through Kubota corrosion warranty, they denied the claim. I’ll paste the response below. I have asked the dealer to make it right: if it’s not Kubota‘s issue, it has to be the storage or transportation of the dealer.. I have done...

I'm still waiting on the dealer to get back to me. For those that ask about my water, it's just well water that is filtered, no water softeners. None of my other equipment (JD zero turn, fail mower, vehicles, dirt bikes etc) show any signs of corrosion like this, they have been stored and washed...

Wow, a lot of posts, thanks for input! I do not use anything on the tractor other than filtered house water and car wash soap... I shouldn't have too, it's brand new and doesn't see livestock, road salt or anything corrosive. No caustic degreasers or special solvents. I've litterlly washed it...

I don't salt my driveway... and don't currently use the tractor to plow. It sat all winter. I gave the dealer a call and sent them the same photos. We'll see. Looks like I'll start coating everything going forward.

I really appreciate all the feedback. I use fluid film on my truck as it see road salt, but I wouldn't think I'd need it on the tractor since it stays here. I'll talk with the dealer, but I have little faith. I've only washed with simple car wash, turtle wax brand i think. Most of the fittings...

Holy cow, the file is too large for the server to process message pops up, no matter what I seem to do to my photos, I’ve even tried to collage at smaller resolution. PITA. i’ll get some more pictures of the tractor next time it’s out the garage. Here’s (would be) some pictures of my flail...

Half the winter it was in my car garage, other half in the barn which is completely covered but subject to air movement. My concern is that even properly plated steel shouldn’t corrode like this. My guess is bad plating on the fittings. If paint holds up fine, shouldn’t a plated hydraulic...

It totally looks like salt corrosion, I don't use salt at my property at all. I've seen parts go through salt spray tests, this looks really familiar. I just use car wash soap with filtered well water, 8.4ph in the normal range. I'm guessing most of the fittings are zinc plated. It looks like...

Hello All, I have been reading a learning a ton on this site. Thank you to all who contribute. I have a 1 year old Kubota 4760, 2022 model delivered in May of 2023. I am appauled by the corrosion on all the silver plated hardware. The tractor has 55 hours on it, and is kept either in my garage...