Recent content by j23

Well, the Service Manager has informed me that the tech confirmed that my PCM (or ECU, whatever you choose to call it) is bad. He said more than likely, the PCM took a dump first, and likely contributed to the DPF system failing. According to the Service Manager, the regional manager whom I...

Yeah, it certainly doesn't seem to be brand specific, does it?

UPDATE: Tech showed up while I was at work. Ran the tractor on his laptop, cleared the code and/or flashed the computer and/or forced the regen, I'm not sure, as the regen light was no longer on. At any rate, I spoke to the service manager. He told me that his tech told him that it's likely...

...for now. Give it time.

Nah, I just don't think there's enough money in compact utility tractors to offset the time, cost, and the potential legalities of designing, manufacturing and selling delete kits for them.

...can't wait to see what Tier V, VI, VII and VIII has in store for us!!! I was telling my wife just the other day, the way things are progressing, I'm glad I'm well past the halfway mark.

Physically eliminating the DPF is actually quite simple on my machine. It's a square flange on one end, and a slip pipe on the othet. I can fab up the flange on a mill, and weld a section of 2"(?) Stainless pipe to it, and it's done. The ECM on the other hand, that's beyond my expertise...

To not deal with the aggravation and downtime and cost associated with the emissions, yes. I'll make due. As long as the lift capabilites and size are close, then yes. I don't run too much as far as implements. Post hole digger. 60" finish mower. Mostly used to plow/disc and blade the...

Well, JWR, good call on Mr. Kocher, he is still the regional rep! He called me a little bit ago, and after speaking with him for a little while, I can see why you remembered him. Seems like a great guy, and from a customer's standpoint, quite an asset to AGCO. Apparently, if I understood him...

Which begs the question, aside from flashing the computer, what did nearly three thousand dollars buy me? I'm questioning if they actually really installed new injectors, etc.

Well, I called the service manager... again, as he never returned my intial call. He answered, so I guess he may have just 'overlooked' calling me back?! I mentioned to him that I had left a message a few hours ago, but got no response. I told him who I was, and why I was calling. He did...

I was looking at new tractors this morning, specifically the JD3025, which is about the same physical size and has similar capabilities to my 1734e, but with a 24hp engine to skirt the EPA garbage. But then I see Massey has the new 1825e, which I guess is competing with the JD. Same size as my...

Well, I fired off a call to the Service Manager. He was busy so I left a message regarding the situation. Meanwhile, (thanks for the advice btw) I called AGCO cares and spoke to a gentleman at CS who took all of the relevant information and is going to track down the appropriate rep and put...

Yeah, I have considered that option... getting an attorney. I'm going to give them a call and ask to speak with the manager over it in the morning. I'm demanding that they come to my farm (20 minutes away from the dealership) with their diagnostic computer and a tech, as they do offer that...

Well, just an update, back from the shop a few weeks ago. They replaced everything with that kit from AGCO. Cleaned out my DPF. Flashed the computer. 4 hours on the machine. Four. Regen kicked on today as I was working it. An hour later, and it won't shut off. This is asinine. I just...