JD 5085e engine questions

[JoeBob394]

Thanks for the reply Ky Gun Geek, I have yet another update and some musings.
Sent the tractor back in for misc. (the same) repairs, but to a different location (same dealer, they have 50+ locations and are our only option). Thought I would give another location the chance to look at the same set of issues. Different location, same result.
They blamed the tires on the ride (factory tires).
They said the engine "lugging" was normal (it didn't start until there were nearly 400 hours on the tractor).
The had no explanation for the highly annoying screech that the hydraulics make at certain RPM's, and so offered no solution or anything to try other than seeing if a detent was stuck in the mid-valve. It wasn't.
They did fix the 540e, which would not engage, and the AC fan switch which would only blow on high.
Lastly (unbelievably), I asked that a salesman contact me about trading up to another tractor (not an E). I included a link to a tractor from their web site that is in their company inventory and asked to have that tractor quoted. That was a week ago and I have not heard from them yet.
Having said all that, I am beginning to believe I expected too much from what is essentially an entry level cab tractor (reliability and comfort), and I suppose from the dealer as well.

 

[Brown Dog]

...I purchased the tractor locally ... around 1400 rpm's there was a loud "buzzing" sound coming from under the right side of the tractor .... makes the "dieseling" sound ...

JB,
Did you buy this tractor from Kubota dealer in Tifton, Ga ?

I drove 4hrs to buy a 5085E open station from there & it made a HORRIBLE noise from right side as you described, so i bought a much Nicer 5093E with less hours & NO Noise much closer to home. lol.

 

[JoeBob394]

Brown Dog, I bought the tractor from an individual locally. I am at 780 hrs and the hydraulic noises are getting worse, and there are some new noises and symptoms as well. I am convinced these are all hydraulic system related. They are about to get another crack at it. Warranty ends in January.

 

[Brown Dog]

The one I didn’t buy was a 5083E not a 5085E.
I worded it wrong back in August.

If your’s doesn’t have a Loader : the Joystick isn’t stuck trying to send fluid somewhere is it ?

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Brown Dog, I bought the tractor from an individual locally. I am at 780 hrs and the hydraulic noises are getting worse, and there are some new noises and symptoms as well. I am convinced these are all hydraulic system related. They are about to get another crack at it. Warranty ends in January.

Thanks for coming back and telling "the rest of the story".

I would call back the salesguy or walk in the dealership about the other tractor you were kicking the tires.

 

[Bill Stecik]

The noise you here sometimes when it is cold or you accelerate sometimes is the timing changing because of emissions

 

[JoeBob394]

Brown Dog, it does have a FEL.
Kyle, all my local dealers (4 within 35 miles) are the same company. I have tried 2 and may try a third but it is hard for me to beg someone to take my money...
Bill, that sounds like a logical explanation. I will put it to the 3rd service departments mechanic.
Thank you all.