MF 1734e tier 4 garbage

[thclimer]

Nick, thanks for the update.

Its seems like all us with newer units are eager to learn what the cause was and the resolution.

Keep us posted.

 

[Nick P]

Hi everyone! Today the tech called me to explain what he and the Massey rep suspect the problem is. There were three separate codes for excessive fuel dumping in the regen motor. They said this is due to a computer glitch during a regen cycle. They went ahead and updated the software in the ECU and forced it into 2 regen cycles back to back to make sure everything is working as it should. They were satisfied and this was all done under the direction of the MF rep who said he has seen this before and with the amount of hours on it this was the most probable cause and solution. I sure hope that is it and time will tell.

 

[TSO]

Great news, and that's a fast response from Massey.

 

[thclimer]

Hey Nick, Glad to learn your dealer responded quickly to your issue.

So, now I'm wondering is there is later version of code for the ECU that certain tractors should be upgraded to??????

 

[V65ozzie]

My 1734 is currently at the dealer for a regen issue, it went into shutdown mode over the weekend, apparently never satisfying the regen. I mentioned the whole reflash thing to him while I was there. It has about 235 hours on it, and should still be under warranty. This one replaced a 1 year old unit last year that a customer blew the engine up in(that silly little coolant hose running alongside the frame-next to the rf wheel got knocked off) I have since relocated that hose to a safer, more protected area. As well as flipping the rear lights inboard of the ROPS bars(required a hole saw to drill two clearance holes-a highly recommended fix for the dumbo ears....... haven't broken one since)

 

[Phillip w]

My 1734 is currently at the dealer for a regen issue, it went into shutdown mode over the weekend, apparently never satisfying the regen. I mentioned the whole reflash thing to him while I was there. It has about 235 hours on it, and should still be under warranty. This one replaced a 1 year old unit last year that a customer blew the engine up in(that silly little coolant hose running alongside the frame-next to the rf wheel got knocked off) I have since relocated that hose to a safer, more protected area. As well as flipping the rear lights inboard of the ROPS bars(required a hole saw to drill two clearance holes-a highly recommended fix for the dumbo ears....... haven't broken one since)

Sounds like it is a good thing I did not allow dealer to ta'll me into a 1700 series. My 1531 massey ferguson is a basket case. My tractors 40+ years old are more rugged, dependable and reliable. From what I gather all these tractor manufacturers are turning out tractors with issues. You have to fight with dealers to get them to back up their equipment. It is really sad. I have heard horror stories with John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, case-ih, and I am living a Massey ferguson nightmare. I have a 70-80 hp tractor with a front end loader for about a 1/5 the cost of my massey ferguson. Plenty of power and hydraulics. Yeah, the controls aren't as convenient, but I can surrender a lot of convenience for more tractor and 20,000-25,000 dollars less money.

 

[mapper]

I had one regeneration problem early with my 1534e, they had not yet documented that the RPM had to be above 1800 to regenerate properly. Other than that mine has been issue free.

 

[V65ozzie]

Update on mine: The filter was at 146% At 140% the dealer cannot force a regen, so they are sending the filter out to be cleaned. No word on $$ or why the filter got that plugged in the first place yet. I still suspect that the computer has an issue and needs an update/reflash. If this is the case I will argue that it should be covered under warranty, unless they just cover it anyway.

 

[thclimer]

Huuum that's not good. I hope they can explain what happened and that you will be covered under warranty.

 

[V65ozzie]

Got mine back yesterday, dealer hasn't explained exactly what happened, and seems reluctant to do so, but has submitted a warranty claim with MF, as long as MF pays them, we are free and clear. Tractor left on a rental this morning.....