MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

[Midniteoyl]

Right, like it cracked, then stressed until it gave way suddenly

 

[Doug62]

I think that is exactly what happened. But when one cracked, it must have given enough to crack the other side too. It was pretty surreal. I was raising the bucket and it kept getting further and further away…

 

[Doug62]

We are building a new house and the contractor had just removed the dumpster on Friday. So you can see where I was going to build up that area. My buddy with his 1726e MF kept it moving all day but having the bigger tractor down was no bueno.

 

[K5lwq]

Wow, any chance it is under warranty? I would talk to someone either way.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Wow, any chance it is under warranty? I would talk to someone either way.

Yeah, even if it's out of warranty this is just unacceptable from such a new machine.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Chains, come along, welding machine are in order.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Could there have been some lateral forces placed on the loader? Like maybe scraping and/or back dragging while turning? Just trying to get a picture of how the top inside welds came loose.. In any case, take good pictures and consult your dealer about warranty repair.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Chains, come along, welding machine are in order.

I wouldn't trust those anymore even if welded, personally.. I would, however, be temped to reinforce any replacements.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

I wouldn't trust those anymore even if welded, personally.. I would, however, be temped to reinforce any replacements.

I've welded worse.

 

[Doug62]

Wow, any chance it is under warranty? I would talk to someone either way.

It hopefully is. This tractor isn’t very old. Less than 3 years.