Bad hydo pump on my 2310! HELP!

Aaron hoedown · Oct 5, 2011

Bought my 2310 brand new in '05. its ran perfect with no problems, until the hydraulic pump died. I used this forum to try and figure out the problem? I came across a few posts on bad pumps in these earlier machines. Sure enough (after arguing with the service guy) it turned out to be that I got "short shafted", or the input shaft on the pump was not designed well enough, and didn't engage the female part deep enough. After they fixed it, and I payed for the repair ($2000), I tried to get a goodwill warranty from Massey. They offered to pay HALF OF THEIR COST!! Or $180. Now. I know I'm out off warranty BUT IT ONLY HAS 455hours! It is a bad design(they know about it AND have redesigned it!)
Can anybody help me or give me some advice please?

ray66v · Oct 5, 2011

I am not sure what we can do for you other then tell you some of us are in the same boat.

I agree they should have recalled these, and made the proper repair. But they clearly have decided not to.

What the rest of us need to know, is if we should replace the pump preemptively?

cdaigle430 · Oct 6, 2011

Sorry to hear that, keep trying-usually out of warranty repairs on any thing only results in the manufacturer paying for just the parts-labor is always the most expensive of the bill. the good news is it's still better\cheaper than buying a new tractor.

buckwheat · Oct 8, 2011

Would you happen to have the part numbers on the failed and the replacement pumps? I'm at approximately the same number of hours. I'm considering replacing mine preemptively rather than have it fail 1/4 mile into the woods in January.

dans12345 · Dec 14, 2011

Today, for the second time I went to use my Massey 2310 and it moves back and forth but no hydraulics anywhere. The first time was covered by warranty. They said the splines on the shaft were too short. Thought that the problem was solved, but I guess not.
Any help would be appreciated.

tx2310 · Dec 15, 2011

Check all of your quick connections you may have a connection that looks good but not completely connected and causing a blockage not allowing the hyd. to work. Been there done that.

Doug

dans12345 · Dec 16, 2011

Thanks for the suggestion Doug. I did try this, but was not the problem. Will keep trying...appreciated.

Wacky · Dec 17, 2011

dans12345 said:
Today, for the second time I went to use my Massey 2310 and it moves back and forth but no hydraulics anywhere. The first time was covered by warranty. They said the splines on the shaft were too short. Thought that the problem was solved, but I guess not.
Any help would be appreciated.

If the pump fails,,,,you still can drive it??

Wacky · Dec 17, 2011

Aaron hoedown said:
Bought my 2310 brand new in '05. its ran perfect with no problems, until the hydraulic pump died. I used this forum to try and figure out the problem? I came across a few posts on bad pumps in these earlier machines. Sure enough (after arguing with the service guy) it turned out to be that I got "short shafted", or the input shaft on the pump was not designed well enough, and didn't engage the female part deep enough. After they fixed it, and I payed for the repair ($2000), I tried to get a goodwill warranty from Massey. They offered to pay HALF OF THEIR COST!! Or $180. Now. I know I'm out off warranty BUT IT ONLY HAS 455hours! It is a bad design(they know about it AND have redesigned it!)
Can anybody help me or give me some advice please?

Have you met with the regional rep?
You could always write a letter to MF and ask to speak with the CEO. You may get someone to help. Just some ideas. I hope the best for you.

Wacky · Dec 17, 2011

cdaigle430 said:
Sorry to hear that, keep trying-usually out of warranty repairs on any thing only results in the manufacturer paying for just the parts-labor is always the most expensive of the bill. the good news is it's still bettercheaper than buying a new tractor.

True.....but still not right.