Tractor Over Heated

[Coyote machine]

I can't speak for tractors but with foreign cars aluminum core radiators with plastic tank headers are prone to failing at the weakest link- the seal between the header and the gasket where the tank connects to same OR a defect or impact to the plastic header which causes the type of problem you are experiencing.
Glad to hear it is under warranty!
Make sure they replace your t-stat and all of the coolant- once its boiled/ turned to steam it is useless. Coolant is a poor lubricant straight out of the jug- it is rendered useless by scalding it when a radiator blows off due to excess pressure from lack of enough liquid.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Dealer just called - warranty item. Will order and replace at my residence next week.

I will be sure to have the shop warm and the coffee and donuts/pizza flowing....

I will ask the mechanic, but any idea why the tractor over heated - thermostat failure?
Just curious.

Lloyd

 

[Oldtrout]

Glad to hear they are looking after you Lloyd, I have found your dealer to be A1, in customer service, I had a few issues,nothing serious and problem was resolved over the phone, I plan on taking mine to them of have them come here,in April or May,just before my 2 year bumper to bumper expires, I suspect by than will have 600 hours on,dealer hasn't seen since he delivered it so its soon time I re aquainted him to the tractor....
I'm seriously thinking of upgrading a few sizes, my son says just give me the CK25 and go buy a bigger one...that is not going to happen..,I just want something heaver to play in my woodlot in the winter,I borrowed a logging wench from a friend for a few days,lots ot PTO power but a good sized pine,pulled tractor all over the place.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Oldtrout.

Yup. Dealer and product seem to be A1! I would love to have a logging winch... if you find a good used one !!!
Great gift if you can swing it - son would be proud and you would have a back up if need be.

I had 3 warranty issues over 2 years and everything was serviced fine. Although I have a fair bit of hours and accomplished a lot with it - it is certainly not over worked or abused - the running joke in the family is when I Armor-All everything only to get it dirty within a few hours - till the next time.

You will be impressed with the DK line. When I first looked at them about 6 years ago I was impressed with the castings, over all weight increase compared to comparable units in size and colour and the price point.

Like my good friend says "the only thing better than owning a tractor is having a good friend with one!!!"


lloyd

 

[Oldtrout]

LOL, Problem is son has been spending a lot of time in Afghanistan. Its good to hear that overall you are a happy camper,I am more than happy with my purchase.
I must admit that my tractor could use a good cleaning,actually hasn't been washed in almost 2 years,well I did pick a bit of mud off after I found a sink hole,mud was up over the floor boards,had to call in a small dozer to pull me out.., I'll save that story for another day...My customer took pictures,will post them when he sends them to me.

Bottom line I am glad you are being looked after,and hopefully you will be up and running by the weekend as it looks as if we are in for a tad of snow.

Have a great New Year....W

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

I knew a guy plowing snow with his pickup and cracking the top tank on his radiator. That has been 15 years ago or more. I guess it wasn't that uncommon when they started using plastic tanks on pickups. They were basicaly junk as you couldn't find anyone to repair them I think the dealer thought the cause was snow getting on the tank. With you snow blowing and it hitched on the rear that shouldn't of been the case. Interested in hearing what the dealer thinks caused it. It sounds like you are getting very good support. Having a good dealer is priceless! Good luck!

 

[Egon]

Is there not an over flow pressure release somewhere?

That should be the radiator cap.

 

[Coyote machine]

When the tank's header cracked and it went unnoticed because you were looking in the opposite direction- it was like removing the radiator cap under full load (which the snow moving operation definitely is) and it allowed expansion caused by heat from the engine to blow out antifreeze all over the place and lowered, I suspect, the overall fluid level- thus overheating the engine.

Anecdotal data:
You know how people say to not remove the radiator cap when an engine is hot or overheating - the same applies when a thermostat sticks closed- I know from when that happened on my Isuzzu truck and I just cracked the cap but could not get it back on and had to literally duck and run away only to get hit with scalding hot antifreeze and steam! OW! Never again- I hope.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Thanks for the replies... so it is sounding like a stuck thermostat causing the initial problem.

Oldtrout... I got stuck a couple of times. Once in my own field while digging a trench. I was amazed I could get out - back hoe couldn't budge me and I could not go forward due to the mud and a 3' trench I just dug. I extended the hoe out for more weight over the back and put it in Low 1st gear and let the clutch out with no throttle - low and behold it drove out - mud was just over the floor of the cab on one side. Called it a day and spent a few hours washing and re-greasing/oiling everything.

Weather network now calling for rain - keep my fingers crossed.

Coyote - watched a person get burned really bad by doing the rad cap thing...won't happen on my watch!


Lloyd

 

[Thomas]

Lloyd.
Thats great news and thumbs up to dealer.

"I will be sure to have the shop warm and the coffee and donuts/pizza flowing...."
And what day might that be.