Spring is Coming! Shall I buy a filter kit?

[Linda White]

Hey, should I grab a filter kit for spring? I was lookin' up air filters and came across this site. Found a kit with a bunch of different filters. Now I’m thinkin’... am I actually gonna use all this, or just tossin’ cash away?

 

[LHF2019]

I wouldn't. You didn't give us a link. Based on those prices I would be very leery of quality. I personally like to get them from OEM and I see you have a NH. Filters for my NH are expensive. I believe a complete filter change is more than $500. MUCH more expensive than JD which usually ends up being half the price. I

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I would definately do the maintenance and service my tractor and change the filters, however I like LHF 2019 am leery of no name filters, so I would seek some filters from Donaldson, Wix, Baldwin , etc or OEM filters if reasonably priced. Someone told me years ago always make time to do maintenance on your equipment or eventually it will make time for you, don't forget to grease everything while you are doing your maintenance, a nickle's worth of grease goes a long way, Good luck.

 

[Thomas]

I wouldn't purchase...buy the correct one and one extra to have on hand.

 

[HamishMacCheap]

If the tractor is still under warranty, I would buy OEM filters and lubricants from the dealer and maintain the sales receipts as proof of purchase should a warranty claim arise.

If the tractor is out or warranty, I would probably still buy OEM filters and lubricants from the dealer since peace of mind is worth something. That said, if the tractor is out of warranty I might check with NAPA or some other reputable vendor to see if a match at a lower cost is available.

Too much risk with no-name filters or lubricants to put an expensive piece of equipment in jeopardy.

Grease is cheap, parts ain't.

 

[nyone]

If the tractor is still under warranty, I would buy OEM filters and lubricants from the dealer and maintain the sales receipts as proof of purchase should a warranty claim arise

That's not true...and if it is it should be stated in the warranty.

OP those all look like chinese no name filters. I wouldnt use them. Quality brand arnt much more. Baldwin, luber finder, champion, napa/wix, fram and Donaldson are all quality filters and have s good chance of being US made.

 

[HamishMacCheap]

I did not state it was necessary, I stated I would buy OEM filters and lubricants and maintain sales receipts as proof of purchase because I don't want to argue with a dealer/service manager.

My statement that I would buy OEM filters and lubricants is absolutely true. I made no claim about legalities.

You inferred something that is not there.

 

[ning]

Quite likely the outer filter will be dirty and the inner filter spotless.
It's good to have one of each extra on hand, but don't toss the inner filter "just because".

 

[RjCorazza]

I wouldn't risk expensive equipment on cheap no-name filters. These kits are generally cobbled together by God knows who, with little to no regard concerning OEM specifications.

 

[ruffdog]

Some of those filter "kit" sites are known to have counterfeit Bobcat branded filters. They are marked as Bobcat but they are cheap knock-offs. Save a few bucks on filters in exchange of $10k of a fuel system rebuild? No way.

 

[Linda White]

I wouldn't. You didn't give us a link. Based on those prices I would be very leery of quality. I personally like to get them from OEM and I see you have a NH. Filters for my NH are expensive. I believe a complete filter change is more than $500. MUCH more expensive than JD which usually ends up being half the price. I

They come from fridayparts.com, actually, the OEM is perfect, but the prices... I will consider

 

[Linda White]

I wouldn't risk expensive equipment on cheap no-name filters. These kits are generally cobbled together by God knows who, with little to no regard concerning OEM specifications.

They’re from an online store, FridayParts—can I use ‘em? Also, hit me with all the suggestions you’ve got!

 

[LHF2019]

They come from fridayparts.com, actually, the OEM is perfect, but the prices... I will consider

Never heard of them. Have never had it pop up it any of my searches EVER so no I would not use them and I'm not clicking on their link. Do they even have filters for your tractor? To convince us to convince you that screen shot would have been important.

Have you taken the part numbers of your filters and see what comes up in the searches.
I searched a NH air filter for a T6030. Price at NH $108 Currently I'm showing a discount of 15% off now through April.

Came across a cross reference guide with prices ranging from $60-$130

You go to OEM and you get known quality parts with price inline with aftermarket.

So what is the issue with OEM?

 

[Linda White]

Never heard of them. Have never had it pop up it any of my searches EVER so no I would not use them and I'm not clicking on their link. Do they even have filters for your tractor? To convince us to convince you that screen shot would have been important.

Have you taken the part numbers of your filters and see what comes up in the searches.
I searched a NH air filter for a T6030. Price at NH $108 Currently I'm showing a discount of 15% off now through April.

Came across a cross reference guide with prices ranging from $60-$130

You go to OEM and you get known quality parts with price inline with aftermarket.

So what is the issue with OEM?

Sounds good! I checked out the T6030 filter kit on their website—turns out the price isn’t all that different from OEM. Thank you!!!

 

[IH3444]

Find out if there is a NH dealer near you. Go to their open house. Usually, open house in the spring you get 10% off all parts.
Depending on your age, tell the dealer if a retired senior citizen discount is available.

 

[Yander]

i do like to buy Wix or Napa filters. Wix makes some of NAPAs filters I think. You can never go wrong changing out filters. Air filters are as important as oil filters but do not need to be changed quite as often depending on the environment you are working in. If you are working your rig in a lot of dust/chaff, change them more often.

 

[Linda White]

Find out if there is a NH dealer near you. Go to their open house. Usually, open house in the spring you get 10% off all parts.
Depending on your age, tell the dealer if a retired senior citizen discount is available.

Appreciate the heads-up! I'll keep an eye out for the open house and check with the dealer about any senior discounts. Thanks again!!!

 

[Linda White]

i do like to buy Wix or Napa filters. Wix makes some of NAPAs filters I think. You can never go wrong changing out filters. Air filters are as important as oil filters but do not need to be changed quite as often depending on the environment you are working in. If you are working your rig in a lot of dust/chaff, change them more often.

Appreciate the suggestion! I’ve heard good things about Wix and Napa filters.

 

[LHF2019]

Find out if there is a NH dealer near you. Go to their open house. Usually, open house in the spring you get 10% off all parts.
Depending on your age, tell the dealer if a retired senior citizen discount is available.

If you look at my post #13 you will see I made mention of a discount being available of 15%