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[flusher]

Flusher, you know that Dave would treat us right if anything ever happens to our tractors.

Yep, you got that right.

 

[CurlyDave]

The part lists for $1233.00 and I tried to get a weight on it, but couldn't find it. Mahindra treated you well, even though the shipping seems high. I would bet the dealer marked it up a bit, but believe me when I say the dealer earned every penny of it. You did well.

"Treating him well" is relative.

How much did that whole tractor cost new?

Sure, there is a lot of metal in that casting, but it really isn't that complicated and $1233.00 seems grossly excessive for it.

I know that it usually costs 2x or 3x the price of a new vehicle to buy the parts for it, but at that price I bet the whole tractor would list for $500k if you parted it out.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

"Treating him well" is relative.

How much did that whole tractor cost new?

Sure, there is a lot of metal in that casting, but it really isn't that complicated and $1233.00 seems grossly excessive for it.

I know that it usually costs 2x or 3x the price of a new vehicle to buy the parts for it, but at that price I bet the whole tractor would list for $500k if you parted it out.

He got the replaced part for free. Then had to pay shipping and installation for it. The list price of the part has nothing to do with what he had to pay. Price paid for services rendered sounds like it was fair to me, but that is just my opinion.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Glad you got it fixed...if it were to happen to my 6000 (same exact part on both models), I WILL fire up the Miller Trailblazer and run a couple of heavy 1/8" 6011 rods at about 120 amps. BobG in VA

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Glad you got it fixed...if it were to happen to my 6000 (same exact part on both models), I WILL fire up the Miller Trailblazer and run a couple of heavy 1/8" 6011 rods at about 120 amps. BobG in VA

Would that work ok on cast material?

 

[xlr82v2]

If the part is cast steel, then yes... it will weld just fine.

If it's cast iron... nope. You'll be able to sit there and watch it crack. No kidding... you'll be able to watch it.

 

[escavader]

Glad to hear your gonna be taken care of.I bUy a few things from that dealer,and i bought my blower from them cause it was the last few left in the state,but bought the BOTA somewhere else because i was price shopping too
ALAN

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

I can't believe the casting is cracked at all. I would hope this isn't common on Mahindras. The ones I have looked at seem fairly heavy built. Having said that I would want some kind of root cause analysis on why it happened from Mahiandra since you were both sharing in the cost of repair. I would think they would want the cast piece returned and analized. Then give you a reason as to why it failed. I think they came part way in resolving your problem, but fell short in the end. I would also asked for a warrenty on the new piece in case it is a design flaw and at 1000 hrs you replace it again.
Agian you have met them part way on this problem and since they required you pay part of the cost you have a vested interest. I think they still owe you a little suger IMO.


Good Luck

 

[Maine_Polack]

He got the replaced part for free. Then had to pay shipping and installation for it. The list price of the part has nothing to do with what he had to pay. Price paid for services rendered sounds like it was fair to me, but that is just my opinion.

Under the circumstances,, I had no problem paying for the "services rendered", as you stated. This included transportation and labor to change part out. Greenway Equipment was above board and fair to me.

My gripe, if you will, was that the $500 seems excessive for shipping. Regardless, I felt it should have been stated up front. Talking with the people at the dealership that did the work, only reinforced this feeling.

I would also asked for a warrenty on the new piece in case it is a design flaw and at 1000 hrs you replace it again.
Good Point!

If the part is cast steel, then yes... it will weld just fine.
If it's cast iron... nope. You'll be able to sit there and watch it crack. No kidding... you'll be able to watch it.
Yeah, It is cast iron. Thats why I was going to bring it to a local man with much welding experience and have him not only repair the crack, but also add some reinforcement.

 

[shvl73]

I would think $1300 total (if that is right) for transportation, labor for installation of a $1200 part, and the part, is being treated well. Good one for Mahindra and the new dealer.