No Float on Kub 4 Way Loader Valve

texbaylea · Apr 1, 2008

I found I had the same problem last week but did not have time to tackle it then. Thanks for the info, saves me a search.

Vernon

Engine66 · Apr 5, 2008

Well then...I must have gotten screwed when my L3830 loader valve had the same problem and my dealer told me to drill holes...the problem continued and they went 50/50 with me...cost me about $400 to have the 2 valves replaced. I guess I am either naive, stupid or both. Now I see this post and Johnks pics and I'm pissed...My L3830 was doing this the first year while under full warranty...dealer/Kubota did not want to warranty it because once it's warmed up, it worked fine. Well, trying to get that loader valve warmed up in the middle of winter in Vermont was just so much fun! Especially when the loader goes up but not down, bucket curls, but won't dump. Now try to clear some snow that way so I can get the family out of the woods. Yippee.

That frozen loader valve and the dealer's/Kubota's response was one of the reasons I went with JD. Now I wonder if Kubota warrantied the fix, but I was charged anyway. Mmmm...

(I'm not Kubota bashing...just a little pissed.)

johnk · Apr 5, 2008

I would of at least asked to talk to a Kubota rep because hopefully your complaint was documented. This is a fairly common problem and they changed mine no questions asked... Good luck with the Deere. Great machine also.

jmc · Apr 10, 2008

Wish I had seen this thread before ordering the replacement part shown in Johnk's picture. Mine's on an L4330. It was giving me problems before it got cold and then this winter it was even worse. The warm weather problem probably stemmed from corrosion of the spring, spring end caps and central pin. The tablespoon or so of water in there was dark grey. Anyway, drilling a hole and spraying some penetrating oil in there probably would have fixed it but since I already had the replacement, I went ahead and used it. It was around $35.

BTW, I ordered the part from Messick's and their phone support was excellent. I'll use them again.

John