4300 repeatedly breaks turnbuckle,

[rockyridgefarm]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

And I am known to wave a green flag. While there seems to be some real issues with the tractor, I hear two for each on the Dealer. I'd have swapped dealers long ago....

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

I am staying away from this one. The colors and all caps are too hard on my eyes.

 

[tacbat]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

I hate to say it but...seems to me that if people were having this much trouble as a norm, most of us would be feeling the pain and you would be seeing less green hats. I understand you are having extensive problems but I have hard time understanding that many broken parts. I have seen parts break on equipment normally you can point at the problem, rock, overloaded, tree, nut between seat and steering wheel, hole something. But I know I am not alone in thinking that there is more to this then poorly designed tractor. Please do not take offense I mean none but there is something that you and the dealer are missing here that is causing the problem and cannot be all the tractors fault. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I hope you find some equipment that will do what want it to and maybe if you scream loud enough some satisfaction from JD or your dealer.

Bill

 

[iamgott]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

When I originally purchased the machine, the salesman told me I could clear light brush using the scarifers on the box blade. After it broke a few times, I stopped taking this kind of work. Since then, I only move and grade dirt and remove grass for new sod. As I have stated several times, it breaks when in the up position, like when Im traveling from one point to another. I hit a small bump, "not going fast" and snap!! it just breaks. I feel the same way, if it does not occur that often, then there must be something that is causing it, and other than myself. But actually, I know a guy who works for another dealer, and he said its a common occurence for those that actually get out and use it. That for those that plow snow and move hay bales, more or less, piddlin around, it doesn't become such an issue. And many may not realize its a problem until they have had their machine awhile, and actually start asking more out of it. I also feel that a 5' box would probably help solve the problem, but the dealer sold me the 6' and said it was ok to use with this machine. I can tell, this is rubbing alot of people the wrong way, Once again, I tried to lessen the insult to the machine, I feel the dealer and John Deere have failed more than anything, as they have never addressed the issue and now lay it on my shoulders with no way to turn. Also, I posted some pics, and heres another link

Broken Tractor pics!!

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

I can symphathize with your plight. My 2210 developed a hyd leak at 25 hours and I asked for free P/D since the unit is almost new and since there have been multiple units with thie problem. The dealer and Deere customer service was not at all interested in my family's 40-year history of using Deere products, nor the fact that I will be buying other tractors and equipment over the next 30 years. The general manager did listen, but didn't offer much. Biggest frustration, I made several calls to Deere and the dealer, and no one called me back. I had to keep calling. This isn't the same JD that my dad purchased his farm equipment from. How I long for the old days.

Find a good tractor dealer, ignore the color and get the equipment that will meet your business needs. How much revenue have you lost over time? You might be surprised if you add it all up.

 

[iamgott]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

Over $20,000.00 to be sure, lost jobs, lost customers, time and fuel takin it to and from, money spent on advertising. But its hard to invest in new equipment when in the hole already, and mainly caused by this machines curse and the dealer that can't or won't remove it

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

Two things come to mind here.

First, why the "Sorry Guys" heading? I, for one, really couldn't care less what brand tractor you or anyone else purchases next. It's your money. Spend it as you see fit. You don't need to apologize to me for not buying another Deere. I don't own any stock in the company. It's not going to change my life at all.

Second, since this tractor been such a curse to you, just tell me where and when to pick it up and I'll get it out of your life pronto. That way you don't even have to look at it any more. It'll be gone and you can get on with your life. Just send me an email and it'll be gone. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[_RaT_]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

The lift link should not break regardless of what you are doing. I don't understand that. The broken "eyelets" made of cast iron, is that where the draft bars attach to or sways? Theres not a lot of beef. How are the new models designed?

 

[iamgott]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

Yea gary, I said sorry guys because I felt some may be offended as it appears you are, or new owners may worry. If you have about $15,000.00 come get it, what? ya think I'd just give it away?
I was pretty upset when I got home from the dealer this afternoon, and I jumped on this forum to actually look for some advice. But as I started typing, and remembering what I have been through, I guess I sorta lost control. But, if your offended by an apology from me, for posting my thoughts, you actually did not have to read it, and most of all, reply. Your comments are surely an attempt to inflame me even more, and evidently, you only read what you wanted to read.

 

[iamgott]

Re: Sorry Guys, no more Deere for me!!

Yea Rat, like I said, it has me tottally baffled, all the stress that this link should endure, would be the wieght of the attachment, ie. box blade. Thats why I feel so strongly that the 6 foot box is just to heavy, period. Right? This link moves freely and should never really bind up or be subjected to sideways pressure. Thats why I cannot believe so many would be so quick to try and place blame on myself. I guess, if you pull a big load of dirt, this may cause a little more downward force when the box tries to pivot, but it should not be any more excessive than holding the wieght of the box when raised. Did I get an extremely more heavy box blade than most get? When pushing backwards, the 3 point is free floating in upwards motion, so this would hardly exert any
stress on this link. I guess, as soon as its repaired, I'll either look for a lighter 6' box blade, or get a 5 foot box. You would think, as many links that have been replaced, the dealer or John Deere would have said "whats up?" and addressed it. oh well, tomorrow I fix it myself.

broken axle housing and lift link