New owner of a New Holland Boomer 40.

vfrtodd · Nov 3, 2012

Hi all. Just became a member. Just traded in my Cub Cadet 7300 for a New Holland Boomer 40. I have had a few problems right from the start. First, I had to wait three weeks for a Backhoe attachment, New Holland closed a factory and they were on backorder forever. My dealer found one at another dealer, so they picked it up and put on my machine. First problem was that one control on the backhoe was backwards. Instead of the bucket curling, it dumped instead. Then I noticed that the bucket was not square, it was on a slight angle. Then I noticed the Hydraulic fluid leaking from the front end loader fittings. Keep in mind that I have not even used this thing yet. Also, all the seats are falling apart. They had a recall on them and are going to replace them as soon as they are in stock. Some communication issiues with the dealer did not help with my mood after all this. They sent a service guy out to fix the leak and the Backhoe control yesterday. I went out on my road today for 3 hours moving some stone. 2 hours into it I notice that I am leaking Hydraulic fluid again, from the same fittings. Another thing I noticed was the movement in the front loader when I was trying to backdrag a small pile of Item 4. I was moving about 6" of material to level it out. As soon as I hit the stone, my bucket moved about 2 or 3 inches. I don't know if that is from the quick deconnect bucket or there is air in the hydualics? Not a happy camper at this point with New Holland. Has anybody else had any problems like this? What are my options here? Can I tell the dealer I don't want this tractor anymore? I financed it with my Cub Cadet as a trade in. Thoughts anybody?

Bob77064 · Nov 3, 2012

Welcome, congratulations.

brin · Nov 3, 2012

Yes, If I were you based on what you have posted...I would send a certified letter to the dealer letting him know you want to unwind the purchase since it is not what it was purported to be . I would also call the dealer and work it out but the certified letter papers your file...without listing all the problems...I'm not an atty. this is just what I have done in the past under similar circumstance in other situations...Time is of the essence here..the longer you have it , the more you own it....know what I mean ? Good Luck...let us know how it works out.

MIKE R · Nov 3, 2012

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations.

vfrtodd · Nov 3, 2012

Thanks Bob. The dealer is coming back out on Monday to fix the leaks again. I am going to call on Monday and inquire about sending it back. I will post a follow up next week.

mguitas · Nov 3, 2012

:welcome:

brin · Nov 3, 2012

vfrtodd said:
Thanks Bob. The dealer is coming back out on Monday to fix the leaks again. I am going to call on Monday and inquire about sending it back. I will post a follow up next week.

OK Todd...sounds to me like you want to send it back...I know the feeling & usually that first gut feeling of a deal gone bad has held true with me....Yeah, please let us know how it turns out...

creekbend · Nov 3, 2012

Best wishes in regards to your business endeavor.

kensnelling · Nov 3, 2012

Welcome from Oklahoma. I would let the dealer try to fix the problems, but I would also consult with an attorny as to what your options are if the machine can't be repaired to factory specifications. A lot of people don't want to spend the money, but attorney fees CAN be money well spent.

Ken