Montana front end loader

donaldprice · Jan 21, 2006

i have a montana 3440 hst and the mounting bolts in the front end loader keeps coming loose i love this tractor its the only fault i have found i was wondering if any one else is having this problem.

xxxsandman · Jan 22, 2006

I have a Montana 4540, bascially same loader/frame as yours. No, I haven't had any come loose, but I'm going to check them again, now that you have.

I did have 2 of the main FEL bolts shear off while pushing a big pile of brush in a low gear. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I've said it before and I'll say it again, The Montana 4540 has enough power to hurt itself. The 4540 engine should have been put in a bigger/heavier frame tractor.

James

donaldprice · Jan 22, 2006

i have no peoblem with that i have plenty of power i heard there are new mounting brackets to fix this problem tractor is still under warranty i hope i can get these and fix it myself

xxxsandman · Jan 22, 2006

I wonder if this is a problem with all of the compact models or just your model? If there's a known problem and they have a fix, I would like to "fix/update" mine too.

James

montanaman · Jan 22, 2006

I would just contact the dealer or call Montana directly. Montana is a company that works hard to see that every customer is happy and I'm sure they will address your issue!

Ken

donaldprice · Jan 23, 2006

i call montana tractors and talk to bob gontlz he told me there was new mounting brackets to fix the problem so im sitting up a appointment to get this fixed it may take a week or two to get this fixed but will post when it is done i really like this tractor and it seems like montana stands behind there tractor i like that thanks don

Maka · Jan 24, 2006

Bob Goltz is a great guy and Montana stands behind their products. Thanks for the update.

Maka

xxxsandman · Jan 24, 2006

Do you know if the problem is with all compact models or just yours? Like I said before, if there's a known problem and fix, I want to update my tractor BEFORE I have problems. I have a Montana 4540.

Thanks!

donaldprice · Jan 25, 2006

sorry i really dont know

thanks don

donaldprice · Feb 3, 2006

got the mounting brackets and they were messed up pretty bad had to sand them down and repaint going to wait a day or two so it can dry will put them on and will post when i get it done

Don /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif