I Broke It $ $ $ 3400 HST

ctpres · May 13, 2007

Hit big low tree limb with rops. Now have a BAD leak around or behind rops attachment point to axel housing. Any ideas how much this might cost or is this a DIY possibility?

bamatoolmaker · May 13, 2007

It dont sound good.

ncnewbie · May 13, 2007

OUCH!!!!!!

Piperflyer · May 13, 2007

Run an email off to Messick Equipment

Bob_Young · May 13, 2007

OW! Tree limbs (and trees that lean or spread)....why I'll never be able to own a cab tractor. And why my ROPs are either always folded or removed. If I trimmed them all for the tractors, it'd take months and I'd have a brush pile the size of a large house...ain't never gonna happen.

First hour I operated my B7610, I had 3 ROPS induced accidents/incidents. That's 3 more accidents than happened in the previous 4 decades of operating ROPs-less Ag tractors.

Ya gotta know when to fold 'em. Ya gotta know not to roll 'em.
Bob

RoyJackson · May 13, 2007

If you can't determine where the fluid is coming from, you'll have to get it to a dealer.
No way to determine if it's a DIY job (are you OK with repairs?)

Considering how well the ROPS is bolted on my 790, I'm guessing (GUESSING!!!) you've cracked a casting the ROPS is bolted to. That would explain the leakage.

If that's the case...well, it's going to be major, I think...I hope not, but that's what I think.

8226hamer · May 13, 2007

RoyJackson said:
If you can't determine where the fluid is coming from, you'll have to get it to a dealer.
No way to determine if it's a DIY job (are you OK with repairs?)

Considering how well the ROPS is bolted on my 790, I'm guessing (GUESSING!!!) you've cracked a casting the ROPS is bolted to. That would explain the leakage.

If that's the case...well, it's going to be major, I think...I hope not, but that's what I think.

If it is the casting and and I bet it is, and depending on how bad it it damaged, I would try to fix the break. A good welder may save you alot of money.

RoyJackson · May 13, 2007

8226hamer said:
If it is the casting and and I bet it is, and depending on how bad it it damaged, I would try to fix the break. A good welder may save you alot of money.

If it turns out the be a broken casting (I hope it's not...but I think that's what it is), consult a dealer or service tech on this before considering a weld repair.
Welding may work, but all that heat (and I think the Kubota castings are aluminum, which conducts heat easier then steel) could damage bearings, races or seals. So, think about that before you tow the tractor to your local welder.

Good luck!

john_bud · May 14, 2007

It sounds like you have done some major damage. Look where the ROPS bolts to the housing. Wipe it down good and maybe spray it with brake cleaner. Use a good bright light and inspect for cracks. If it is cracked, the ROPS is probably wobbly. Hopefully, it's just a broken bolt or some such.

If it is a cracked housing, sign up for yoga classes. You'll need the extra flexibility when you see the estimate. Probably in the $3-4,000 range for a repair.

Now for some potential good news. If you were on your own property and you have home owner insurance, you may be covered. Call and check, can't hurt.

jb