M8200

FDRanch · Jun 6, 2001

3 point hitch. I have had problems with this as it has no control as to the movment. when it does mo=ve it is jerky and 1 to 2 inches, Very dangerous and a hazard to connect implements. Trying to use a mower or gradeall or box blade with any precision is impossible. I understand Kubota has been aware of the problem for two years and has done nothing to correct the problem. WHen using a rotohoe it breaks u joint because the movement is so erratic.

Anyone buying should beware and look for this and check closely before purchaseing to see if the one they are thinking of purchasing has this problem. If ou have one that does this please post her so we can find out how many have this mality.

WHen I asked the rep about selling the unit or trading it he told me it was buyer beware and I did not have to inform the purchaser of the problem. I do not agree with this as it may be a liabality to the sellar if they knew of the problem and did not disclose it. Just my opinion not sure if this is a law or not

The dealer I bought it from does not even want it on trade because he knows of the problem

Anonymous Poster · Jun 6, 2001

What sort of oil are you using? Have you tried tried changing it to a different type? Try a basic oil with no additives.
Have you checked the oil filter?
I do not have any experience with M8200 but over the years have had problems with my MF135 Fergie. Changing oil and a good run usually gets the hydraulics working OK especially if the tractor has been sitting for some time..

Anonymous Poster · Jun 7, 2001

Try http://www.ssbtractor.com/wwwboard/messages7/260.html

Anonymous Poster · Jun 7, 2001

Adding up what I have said is that you probably have a valve sticking. You probably don't know for sure the condition or type of transmission oil used and whether the dealer has added any you beaut additives to it. The cheapest option is to drain, clean and refill with the most basic oil specified. The more additives the more variables you have to deal with. ie extra sticking properties, multi grade and you beaut anti friction properties come at a cost and can cause the sensitive behavior of the hydraulic system to behave badly. Give the machine a good run and see what happens.
The costlier option is to start looking for what valves are sticking. Good Luck Amigos

FDRanch · Jun 7, 2001

Kubota rep just finished going thru and trying to replace rollers in assembly. The problem in the engineering of the design of the lift and control.
According to him the big guns will be in Atlanta next week to try to find a fix
the problem has been here for 2 years and they have not found one so I wonder what the diff is now? May be a liability problem

Anonymous Poster · Jun 13, 2001

How is it all going? Any news?

FDRanch · Jun 13, 2001

No news I am waiting untill Friday to give them the time they asked for to resolve the issue. Supposedly a few engineers and the rep are in atlant Ga working on the problem. We shall see

VinNB · Jun 18, 2001

The farm that I work at seems to have the same problem. I noticed while bushhogging one day that you can't lift it a little bit. It seems to jerk just like yours too.

FDRanch · Jun 28, 2001

Well the rep was back after a week of engineers in Atlanta finding the fix. But guess what the fix does not work so the rep says he has done everything he can. I askled what are you going to do now and he said send it to a higher level. I would think the engeneers were the highest level unless some one fibbed. Complain and carry it back and make them fix it. It is dangerous and not correct. AS i was told by rep it is an engeneering problem and not enough people have complained about it for them to warrant looking at it seriously. They have know about it for over two years and just keeping it quite. I want mine fixed or replaced with a tractor that will work and is not a hazard to people who use it.