Hay Dude
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- Aug 28, 2012
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- Challenger MT655E, Massey Ferguson 7495, Challenger MT535B, Krone 4x4 XC baler, Kubota F3680 & ZD331 Ram 5500 Cummins 4x4, IH 7500 4x4 dump truck, Kaufman 35’ tandem 19 ton trailer, John Deere CX-15
Well, I got my F-3680 on Friday and let’s just say it has gotten off to a really bad start.
First off, the machine itself looks excellent. The new mower on it makes the whole machine look brand new. I picked it up at the dealer and brought it home about 3pm. Unloaded from trailer and began mowing. It takes a little getting used to.
Felt fine at first, but after about 2 minutes of mowing, the hydro pedal became difficult to operate and the hydrostatic transmission got VERY loud and whiny. I disengaged the PTO and all functions returned to normal. No issues, drives fine. The PTO is causing the machine to weaken to the point where it’s not drivable.
Drove it back to dealer and they are assessing. I will get more info on Monday.
So I didn’t even get 10 minutes of use and it’s back to the dealer. The BIG question is, if it’s a big repair, who is going to pay for it. They have already cashed my check-little recourse for me, but I have purchased 2 larger farm tractors from them and they have completed more than a few large repairs, so I don’t know if they will make it right or tell me I’m screwed....
First off, the machine itself looks excellent. The new mower on it makes the whole machine look brand new. I picked it up at the dealer and brought it home about 3pm. Unloaded from trailer and began mowing. It takes a little getting used to.
Felt fine at first, but after about 2 minutes of mowing, the hydro pedal became difficult to operate and the hydrostatic transmission got VERY loud and whiny. I disengaged the PTO and all functions returned to normal. No issues, drives fine. The PTO is causing the machine to weaken to the point where it’s not drivable.
Drove it back to dealer and they are assessing. I will get more info on Monday.
So I didn’t even get 10 minutes of use and it’s back to the dealer. The BIG question is, if it’s a big repair, who is going to pay for it. They have already cashed my check-little recourse for me, but I have purchased 2 larger farm tractors from them and they have completed more than a few large repairs, so I don’t know if they will make it right or tell me I’m screwed....