They delivered it Friday afternoon. Got it in the barn to inspect a little. Radio had no power, radio antennae was missing, loader hoses were tight against the exhaust stack, loader hose bracket was installed wrong and you couldnt even mount my loader on it. So...2 hours later I get the hose bracket fixed CORRECTLY, which also fixed the hose on the exhaust issue. Dealer came this morning, power wire had came undone on radio, quick fix. I just don't get the uncaring, incompetency nowadays. Not got any seat time yet due to this monsoon but I can tell you this engine is WAY quieter, service guy says its the new injector pumps which eliminates the injector knock? Still unsure on the regen/dpf but once I get some hours on it I will report back.
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JKR
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Very nice looking tractor.:thumbsup:
I like the tier4 engine. It quiet for sure and still puts out power. My tractor did a re-gen at 55 hours. It took 15 minutes and the engine went back to normal.
I like the tier4 engine. It quiet for sure and still puts out power. My tractor did a re-gen at 55 hours. It took 15 minutes and the engine went back to normal.
My question is this, the service guy said if im bush hogging and see the light come on i need to cancel it and then when im done put in park and restart the regen in park. I thought and according to the manual, it will regen while I am using it in auto mode. He says no because it will rev the engine to wide open in the last stage and will overwork the implement. I was going to start a thread on the regen experience with these tractors. I know my trucks have to regen but you just drive them until its done, no real notice in any changes to rpm, etc. I would assume the tractors are no different.
landedakioti
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I had a kioti that was nothing but issues. I had to get the AG involved because corporate wasn't listening it spent more time at dealers and dead in the driveway then work.
This time paid more on a Kubota l 4060 love it I had a bad seal they split under warranty. The dealer came out a few times to fix little things like a hoes that was leaking . They been great. I did like the kioti and some of what it offered like the leaver on the back to raise and lower 3pt hitch. The kubota on the other hand starts right up and I love the power and I love ever sec of my seat time.
Good luck hope JD dose right by you
I'm surprised the new John Deeres and Kubotas are still using DPF's. Had one on my truck (removed it), what a pain in the ***. MF, Fendt, Deutz, and I believe the new NH's do not use DPF's on their tractors. No regen, no excessive fuel burning, no giant expensive filter to replace. They use diesel exhaust fluid only, and so far mine has hardly used any in 50 hours. I think diesel truck manufacturers have switched from DPF to DEF as well, much less to go wrong.
After an all night set on the concrete in the barn, I discover a puddle of fluid, appears to be antifreeze. I crawl under to investigate and see they also had removed a bolt that held a bracket for all the fuel lines, now fuel lines are rubbing the block...:mur:, called the dealer hes sending me a bolt, I guess I'm going to try to find the mysterious antifreeze leak and hope its just a hose clamp....beyond frustrated. Where is the quality control? You would think with the issues I have already had they would have went over this tractor with a fine tooth comb to be sure there were zero issues.
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Wow. Unbelievable. Truly.
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This is why it is hard for me to buy new...
Don't won't to be a guinea pig.
Buying new comes with expectations and rightfully high expectations.
Don't won't to be a guinea pig.
Buying new comes with expectations and rightfully high expectations.
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Maybe, but the alternative is to buy someone else's problems...
ultrarunner
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I've been lucky...
Only bought one new car in my life and one new tractor and both have provided excellent service.
currently own over 50 vehicles... all bought used except for the above...
In cars and tractors there are models with very good reputations and others that are not so good or even worse.
This comes out over time based on real world results...
Not every sale of used equipment is a problem waiting to be pushed off...
I bought two excellent vehicles from a retired couple that could no longer drive and was moving to a retirement home... bought my Deere 110 because the owner sold the ranch and was liquidating...
Of course used is almost always As-Is...
I just hate hearing about KYThunders problems with new equipment...
In California I am a State Certified Lemon Law Arbitrator and have seen plenty of NEW vehicles with severe problems warranting a buy back...
What I found very interesting is when a manufacturer gets involved and asks for one last repair attempt at a Dealer the manufacturer chooses... indicating that not all Dealers provide the same level of competency...
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Definitely gut-wrenching.
This is the loader hoses against the exhaust stack. That is what made me irate. Now Deere stepped in without argument and got me a new tractor, this is all on the dealer. Evidently they realize it because the manager is coming to work on it himself this evening. Im no rocket scientist but not an idiot either and that right there was just plain pathetic.
Then i try to mount my loader and this happens...however I spent 5 minutes to remedy both issues myself. We shall see what the antifreeze leak turns out to be...
Citydude
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Sounds like the service manager needs to do some saber rattling with the mechanics that prepped the machine.
Think of all the things that are wrong with these tractors that you can't see. Inside the engine, trans, diff etc. That's what caused all of my frustration, and my internal mechanical problems didn't start to show up until after 200 hours. John Deere products are still nice to operate, but quality has gone downhill fast.
He came, I found the top radiator hose clamp at the block was loose, put another full 2 turns on it, appears to have stopped the antifreeze, he brought the bolt for the loose bracket and installed. Had no excuses, agreed with me that it was unacceptable and took full responsibility. He also said he tore everyones butt that touched it. Hopefully now I can actually do something with it.
JKR
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I hope all your problems are now behind you. Now that the service manger is on your side. Maybe in a month from now you can ask him to have someone take another look at your tractor to give you peice of mine check up.
