My first leak at 21hrs

[workinonit]

Bad service departments have always been an issue. What I find alarming is that the guys they have working on this new equipment know so little about it and little about mechanics in general. It's sad when the guy comes out to fix a starting problem that is the result of the cable not making good contact on the starter solenoid and I end up finding it and repairing it while he is here.

 

[MiserableOldFart]

Look at the bright side.. sad for you perhaps, but happy for the next guy who has the same problem and gets that same tech, if he remembers..

 

[gunny0628]

Once the thrill of saving a few bucks is over and the reality of owning a cheap issue prone unit sets in, the honeymoon is over.

What is even the point of your response? Not helpful in anyway.

 

[5030]

What is even the point of your response? Not helpful in anyway.

depends entirely on how you look at it...........

 

[fried1765]

depends entirely on how you look at it...........

Many of us have a difficult time swallowing a dose of reality.

 

[5030]

Reality only applies in real life, not on the Internet where everything is taken as gospel even if it is a bald faced lie.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Once the thrill of saving a few bucks is over and the reality of owning a cheap issue prone unit sets in, the honeymoon is over.

You know... you don't have to type everything that pops into your head.

 

[5030]

You know... you don't have to type everything that pops into your head.

I knew you'd make a comment. Like a moth to a flame or like a fly on a fresh turd, take your pick.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I knew you'd make a comment. Like a moth to a flame or like a fly on a fresh turd, take your pick.

More like a swat on a skeeter...

 

[Jchonline]

My advice: Get it repaired, then quickly trade it in and get a machine with a dealer that can provide local service. Sorry this happened to you...we are at about 4 months. COVID is no excuse. My Kubota dealer sold 27 machines in 24 hours a month ago. They already have them all delivered.

 

[sengli]

The leaks arent that big of a deal. I wasnt thrilled at first, but the tractor still does what I need it to do..mow 6 acres of grass once a month in the summer. And push snow in the winter. Granted I did easily pay $12000 less for this RK, over a kubota. Sure the jap tractor is a beauty. I took a test drive and looked at them, heck yes I would have loved to have one. Plan one getting the leaks addressed after the mowing is done.

 

[Solitary Man]

More like a swat on a skeeter...

Good one !

 

[sengli]

Update, so my leak has stopped. No parts replaced, or fluids drained. I only have 79hrs on my tractor now. In the long run, I feel the tranny was slightly over filled. Once the level came down, it no longer has a leak. I see the new versions of the 55 are right at $10k more than when I bought mine.

 

[Yander]

I think the RK models have self healing capabilities. Let's see your orange tractor do that!

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

That is great news.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Well that us fun, a machine that works it's own issues out.