EuropeanAM
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- Nov 3, 2010
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- Tractor
- Kubota MX4700
2009 Kubota MX4700 with less than 35 hours. Loader equipped 2WD model.
When NEW, steering worked flawlessly. Carried 800# on loader while steering with one finger.
At around 15 hours, the steering began to LOCK one way or the other anytime a load was on the bucket or forks. Doesn't seem to matter how much weight.... even 350# causes the steering to lock. Added RPM's make NO difference. Neither does dropping the loader back to the ground.
Problem seems more pronounced in warmer weather (80+ degrees). Once the steering locks, you have to set the load down, back up (steering still locked), and shut the tractor down for several minutes. Restart... 90% of the time normal steering function returns.
Been round and round with local dealer, Kubota Technical and Field Rep. Filters replaced, pressures checked, counterweights added, tire pressures checked, etc. etc.
Last communication with them was told "2 wheel drive tractor with loader won't steer with load on loader... you should have 4 wheel drive model". Offered to upgrade to 4 wheel drive for "X amount of dollars".
Still going on after 6 months.... called the field rep last week and said we'd agree to the upgrade (don't really NEED 4WD, but if it solves the problem... that is what we need to do). Told me the dealer would call us..... but no call after one week.
Really beginning to get aggravated....
love the tractor, but it kindof defeats the purpose of having a loader and forks IF YOU CAN'T STEER!!!
Suggestions???? Would really like to get this taken care of, or fixed. Stinks that we have to spend thousands of dollars to "fix" it, but if that's what's necessary..... :confused2:
When NEW, steering worked flawlessly. Carried 800# on loader while steering with one finger.
At around 15 hours, the steering began to LOCK one way or the other anytime a load was on the bucket or forks. Doesn't seem to matter how much weight.... even 350# causes the steering to lock. Added RPM's make NO difference. Neither does dropping the loader back to the ground.
Problem seems more pronounced in warmer weather (80+ degrees). Once the steering locks, you have to set the load down, back up (steering still locked), and shut the tractor down for several minutes. Restart... 90% of the time normal steering function returns.
Been round and round with local dealer, Kubota Technical and Field Rep. Filters replaced, pressures checked, counterweights added, tire pressures checked, etc. etc.
Last communication with them was told "2 wheel drive tractor with loader won't steer with load on loader... you should have 4 wheel drive model". Offered to upgrade to 4 wheel drive for "X amount of dollars".
Still going on after 6 months.... called the field rep last week and said we'd agree to the upgrade (don't really NEED 4WD, but if it solves the problem... that is what we need to do). Told me the dealer would call us..... but no call after one week.
Really beginning to get aggravated....
love the tractor, but it kindof defeats the purpose of having a loader and forks IF YOU CAN'T STEER!!!Suggestions???? Would really like to get this taken care of, or fixed. Stinks that we have to spend thousands of dollars to "fix" it, but if that's what's necessary..... :confused2:
