Poll - 2210 top link plate leak

Hambone · Dec 18, 2003

I recieved mine in June 03, approaching 100 hours, no leaks as of yet!!
Have used 3ph lots with BB and Ballast box.

JimDeere · Dec 18, 2003

I have had mine since July1 st, 51 hours, use the 3-point all the time. NO leaks.

CHUCKG · Dec 20, 2003

I have had my 2210 since May 2003. Been using BB, Core Aerator & a Herd Spreader. Almost at 50 hrs - no leaks.

Chuck

JimD · Feb 27, 2004

Been away for a while and now I am back online. I would like to add my 2 cents to the Poll.
I took delivery of my 2210 in May of 03. As of now i have 50.2 hours on the clock and the center hinge plate is showing only seeping oil. @#*"", Is there anymore current news on this from anyone??

bigpete · Feb 27, 2004

This problem appears to be sort of random, so I would expect JD to continue to deal with this on a case-by-case basis. Contrary to some other posts I am reading recently, JD corporate and my dealer worked well with me to solve the problem. I have detailed my experience above and would suggest you follow the problem reolution guidelines in you warranty. You may need to be both assertive, and patient, throughout the process. It took me almost a year to get all the way to a point of satisfaction. I do believe they can fix these leakers with a different toplink plate.

JimD · Apr 26, 2004

I knew it!! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif I was doing a lot of grading this weekend and guess what i found after i was done. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif So i want to change my vote here to yes got the leak. Calling the dealer today. Only 53.2 hrs.

Hambone · Apr 26, 2004

I must be doing something right. 108 hours. No leaks.

bigpete · Apr 26, 2004

Jim,

Keep the faith. By now I would expect JD has a good grip on this issue. While it is not one of those catastrophic liability or equipment disabling flaws, it has happened enough that they should have some kind of a routine fix for your dealer to reference. If your dealer doesn't respond well, contact the Customer Complaint Center.

mhalla · Apr 26, 2004

<font color="green">Since the dealer repaired my leaking top link plate last year I have been using my tractor with a box blade and rear blade and so far so good. The dealer said that when the tractor was assembled there was an insufficient amount of sealant used. I say so far so good because there might be a very slight leak at one corner. It is not enough to "wet" the rear end of the tractor but is attracting a little dust. When the leak first appeared the hydraulic fluid was running down the rear end of the tractor.

There is still time left on my warranty so you bet I am watching the problem very closely for any repeat occurrence.

Mike</font>

JimD · May 26, 2004

I want to update all of you on my leaky link plate. I had already convinced myself that it was going to be a fight. So much so that I had attached this thread from this site and the new part number for the redesigned link plate from the JD site to tractor. I also included a letter ex planing the problems of some of us here. The dealer picked up my tractor on a Thursday and kept it for a week and a half. The dealer replaced the link plate to the new redesigned one and did not charge me for the part, labor, pick up or delivery /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
since the new plate was installed i haven't seen any leaking but i have not done a lot of work with the 3pt hitch. This holiday weekend i am installing a tube and drive to the back of my property. I will be putting the new plate to the test we will see if it starts leaking again.

PS Thanks to the Dealer "Greenia's outdoor power and sports"