L2800-L3400 PTO Making the right choice

[8226hamer]

If Mr. Gertner or anyother Kubota represenitive is following this thread and if they do not care to answer this question I have about the PTO system that the earlier L2800-3400 tractors incorporate. Do you feel using it to run a roto tiller is the wrong type of application for this system, and with the changes that Kubota has made since the early tractors is the new system an improved, better system, or should an independent system that such as the non economy tractors use better suited. I know what the Northern Division of Kubota Corp. answer to this question was. What would be your solution to the fact that the system in my L2800 has faild twice with the low amount of time that it has been used and also thae fact that another TBN member has had his system fail also.

Repairing while still under warranty for three years, Kubota should be obligated to do so, but what kind of outlook would anybody have that was in my situation, which is having to have the system repaired with 30 hours of PTO use, when the three years have expired and you then yourself is looking at paying the cost for this repair.

Fixing my tractor for three years is not an answer to the problem wheter it's an isolated case or not. You would think Kubota would want to take a look at my tractor and see if there are other problems with it rather than my claims that it an inferior system. The tractor is here for you to take a look at if you like. I will need a replacement tractor for it the time it takes for you to remedy this problem. If you can do this this then I would feel Kubota has did the right thing in this situation, but fixing it for three years under warranty is not. I'll be waiting for your answer , wheteher on this board or by PM.

I'm still waiting for a reply Kubota. Here your chance to clean up some "dirty laundry".

 

[Goog]

Hammer. Please do not stop posting because one person has issues with the value going down on his tractor. I love my L3400HST except I too am worried about the PTO and at least want to get the upgraded parts installed under warranty.

If it were not for this forum I would not have been aware of the 3 pt. valve issue and the oil level service bulletin and now the updated cams. This is exactly what these forums are for. Sharing information is what this is all about even when it is not good news.

hpefully Kubota will come thru with a permanent fix. I do not intend to get rid of my tractor but if the pto failed and I had to pay out of pocket for repairs to a known fault I would be less than pleased.

Again keep up the posting. Thanks, Brian

 

[kbota]

Just an idea, but if everyone reading this thread (over 5000 so far) would start emailing Kubota from the "contact us" link on their website, they might pay more attention, possibly even put out a tech service bulletin. I know that's a stretch, but...again, what can it hurt? I included my cell phone number in my email, and honestly, I was surprised to hear from them.

www.kubota.com

k

 

[ccsial]

Just an idea, but if everyone reading this thread (over 5000 so far) would start emailing Kubota from the "contact us" link on their website, they might pay more attention, possibly even put out a tech service bulletin. I know that's a stretch, but...again, what can it hurt? I included my cell phone number in my email, and honestly, I was surprised to hear from them.

www.kubota.com

k

I wonder what percentage of tractor owners are active on tractor forums. That would be an interesting figure. I suspect it is fairly low.

I too like to hear everything, good or bad. That's what these forums are for.

 

[JC-jetro]

Just an idea, but if everyone reading this thread (over 5000 so far) would start emailing Kubota from the "contact us" link on their website, they might pay more attention, possibly even put out a tech service bulletin. I know that's a stretch, but...again, what can it hurt? I included my cell phone number in my email, and honestly, I was surprised to hear from them.

www.kubota.com

k

I reckon this thread has become a watering hole for many of us and # of hits does not represent # of people interested in the subject matter. I have had many visits to this thread personally. Your idea is certainly a good one though.

 

[RayMunising]

Let's make sure this thread stays on page one of Kubota Owning/Operating so Mr. Gertner won't have any trouble finding it!

All companies make mistakes. The better companies don't make too many and the best companies take care of the few they do make.

 

[swampvol]

This thread warrants a 'Sticky'.

 

[8226hamer]

If anybodys wondering my PM box is empty also.

 

[IslandTractor]

If anybodys wondering my PM box is empty also.

Don't hold your breath. We never got any official communications from Kioti while discussing the loader cracks issue on TBN over a twelve month period. The companies are understandably loath to put anything down in writing on a forum thread like this. In the Kioti example, communications from corporate headquarters about the problem was limited to a couple of lame faxes to the dealers (one of whom posted these on TBN) and eventually (12 months later) a letter to all registered owners.

I think what helps most in this sort of situation is to have customer focused dealers communicate with the company and if pressure from the dealers is broad enough the company is more likely to issue some statement or new policy. I'm sure Neil Messick will be along shortly and can help out. He was certainly attentive to the Kioti loader issue.

 

[8226hamer]

Don't hold your breath. We never got any official communications from Kioti while discussing the loader cracks issue on TBN over a twelve month period. The companies are understandably loath to put anything down in writing on a forum thread like this. In the Kioti example, communications from corporate headquarters about the problem was limited to a couple of lame faxes to the dealers (one of whom posted these on TBN) and eventually (12 months later) a letter to all registered owners.

I think what helps most in this sort of situation is to have customer focused dealers communicate with the company and if pressure from the dealers is broad enough the company is more likely to issue some statement or new policy. I'm sure Neil Messick will be along shortly and can help out. He was certainly attentive to the Kioti loader issue.

My dealer I feel can care less about my problems with my tractor. What little that has been done ( which is very little) in regards to my problems has been by all my doings and not theirs.

I think Kubota has the broom in hand and the rug raised and thats where they are wanting to go in regards to issues with these tractors.

I'm not holding my breath, I didn't really expect an answer from them, for they have no answer except a free ride for three years, then look out and get your wallet greased and ready!