Disappointed in Massey Ferguson

[DK35vince]

Low hours or not the warranty ran out over a decade ago.
I wouldn't expect any Mfg. to help with that issue.

 

[xring100]

Unless its a safety item worthy of a recall. I dont know any OEM in the world that would replace a part on something that far out of warranty. If they did a certain oem would have to replace intake gaskets in every 3.1 , 3.4, 3.8, 4.3,5.7 L engine made in a 15 year span

 

[weesa20]

Low hours or not the warranty ran out over a decade ago.
I wouldn't expect any Mfg. to help with that issue.

Yup, not arguing about the warranty. I'm talking about a manufacturer standing behind its product and correcting a known design issue. Maybe all consumers should have higher expectations on quality products for our dollars.

Interesting thing is that I am in the market for a new 30-35 hp tractor and zturn. Guess where I won't be going and what brand I won't be buying...?

What's interesting is that you all have been saying that if I had used the tractor more and put 270 hours on it in only 2 years, the manufacturer would be expected to fix it, but because it took me 10 more years, they are off the hook? Guess I need to look for products with hour based warranties and not year based warranties.

 

[lilranch2001]

Yup, not arguing about the warranty. I'm talking about a manufacturer standing behind its product and correcting a known design issue. Maybe all consumers should have higher expectations on quality products for our dollars.

Interesting thing is that I am in the market for a new 30-35 hp tractor and zturn. Guess where I won't be going and what brand I won't be buying...?

What's interesting is that you all have been saying that if I had used the tractor more and put 270 hours on it in only 2 years, the manufacturer would be expected to fix it, but because it took me 10 more years, they are off the hook? Guess I need to look for products with hour based warranties and not year based warranties.

No, if I remember correctly, only one post mentioned "if you had used it more"
Enjoy your whining, there is no talking you down off of the bridge.......

 

[fxdb96]

Boo hoo

 

[DT86]

Weld the pipe, buy a head light and stop acting like MF owes you anything.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm trying to move on productively, which is why I asked for options for aftermarket parts- Massey exhaust is $300 and light assembly is $165

I have no idea what your exhaust looks like, but there are some pretty clever welding shops out there that might be able to fix & re-inforce what you have for a lot less than $300. As for the light, at 20 somehing hours a year, you prolly can get away with just working during the daylight hours:laughing:

 

[fried1765]

Some of you guys need to learn to read better.The point is not a 12 year old tractor but 270 hours and the pipe is breaking due to a design flaw that was fixed in subsequent years, but no support for owners who bought the inferior design. Many commercial machines give warranties in terms of hours, not years because everyone knows that it is not only the years that matter, but how much the machine has been used.

For those of you who like to jump to conclusions without all the facts- there was no blockage- it is a poorly designed exhaust system with the exaust pipe in an unsupported horizontal position. And as for the damage to the light, i didn't know it had broken until after I was done mowing. Anyway, I'm trying to move on productively, which is why I asked for options for aftermarket parts- Massey exhaust is $300 and light assembly is $165

Reading comprehension is obviously not a requirement for this forum.

 

[lilranch2001]

Reading comprehension is obviously not a requirement for this forum.

Nor is understanding reality for SOME people

 

[jd870]

I agree with DT86.