Disappointed with John Deeres build your own calculator

[Robert_in_NY]

From watching the video I would suspect the tires are flexing different amounts depending on the rotation position. I would try a test of airing the rears up to max pressure to try to eliminate the flex and see if its better.

All 4 tires were at max pressure during the video.

 

[charleyfarmall]

Robert,
I just finally saw the video link and watched it. I no longer think it's a tire issue. You were driving much to slowly. Have someone video you from the outside - I suspect you will see the cab moving all over compared to the frame. The levers aren't moving around inside the cab, the cab is moving around the levers.

Triple check the cab mount bolts/ cab mounts. It is possible that they never were torqued down but still look tight. Look for a bad rubber mount or a broken mount too.

 

[Waldershrek]

Not to get back on topic but I actually think Deere has one of the better online systems. You can price out (albeit MSRP) your tractor with most options as well as implements. Have you ever tried to use Masseys or Case IH's?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Not to get back on topic but I actually think Deere has one of the better online systems. You can price out (albeit MSRP) your tractor with most options as well as implements. Have you ever tried to use Masseys or Case IH's?

Never used Masseys, your right about Case-IH's site being poor. But Kubota and John Deeres sites seem to be on par as far as how you can price items.

 

[Waldershrek]

Yeah Kubotas is really nice too

 

[jenkinsph]

Robert,
Did you find the problem yet?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Robert,
Did you find the problem yet?

Not yet, hooked it back up to the rotary cutter but have been busy haying and unable to find time to figure out the kubota

 

[Haoleguy]

Robert - First off I agree with your view of the calculators as they tend to be cumbersome & far off the street pricing mark, especially the Deere calculator.

Very interested in what you find out is causing your narrow Kubota to ride rough. I'm in the position you were in last year in that I plan to purchase(new or used) a narrow vineyard tractor with cab to coincide with my first 4 acre planting(6500 vines) next Spring. I currently have Deere 5325 which I use for all around land maintenance which will be too wide for my row spacing(7'). I like the Deere but have been seeing quite a few narrow Kubotas in PA and VA. Many of those are the krawler model. A local dealer priced out a new Kubota M8540N cab($44K) and krawler($50K) for me yesterday. My local JD dealer can no longer sell ag tractors, he's relegated to the compact world, so my JD ag dealer is an hour drive. Earlier this year the JD ag dealer gave me a ballpark figure of $45K for the 5083EN cab. I will stop by to see him again to get a firm price. In your narrow tractor search did you consider the McCormick/Landini vineyard series F as they seem to have a longer history of vineyard tractor development? The only hesitation I have with them is the number of viable dealers in my region. Hope you get the Kubota figured out and it becomes a more comfortable tractor for your back. I'll keep checking in to see what you post on this topic......Cheers, Gary

 

[aczlan]

Not yet, hooked it back up to the rotary cutter but have been busy haying and unable to find time to figure out the kubota

Have things slowed down enough to look into this more? Curious to see how it turned out.

Aaron Z

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Have things slowed down enough to look into this more? Curious to see how it turned out.

Aaron Z

It hasnt slowed too much but I do believe the issue is the cab rocking. I am hoping to confirm it soon then try to address the issue over winter.