Tree fell down and smashed kubota BX 24... hope to find replacement parts.

[Cye]

Bad luck, tree fell down on my tractor. Kubota BX 24

It still drives, but dash wires are just hanging. I attached photos.

I think I ought to start fixing this by getting the steering wheel attached to something solid, and getting all the instrument panel covered in that protective plexiglass and get all that stuffed into a new dashboard.

I did some searching for parts numbers, but didn’t find these parts.

And :
Not sure what to call that metal structural support for the dash, but that is smashed, too.

That would be a beginning. Duct tape will help while I figure out the rest!

Thank you all

 

[Dwellonroof]

That looks like it might get pricey, it would be nice if you could find a parts tractor.

 

[stuckmotor]

I'm sorry for your bad luck. You might consider going for the big gun and using Gorilla Tape.

 

[Scrambler82]

Sorry to hear !

What year is the Tractor ?

 

[Diggin It]

Pictures are in too close and we can't see what all is damaged. Anything structural? All I see is the hood and instrument cluster. Not cheap, but should be simple bolt/screw on.

 

[ultrarunner]

Glad you were not on it at the time... any chance insurance will help as some of these parts might come dear.

A couple of years ago on a sunny Olympia afternoon with the air perfectly still I walked down the path to the water and just to my right I heard a crack and an old fir fell right across the trail... kind of gave me a new appreciation of trees along with the storm we had about 10 years ago when just about every road was closed due to fallen trees.

The good thing is it is usable and I have been known to continue less than perfect equipment after essential repairs.

 

[5030]

My thought was insurance and let the insurance company decide.

 

[Gary Fowler]

If tractor wasn't insured, your homeowners insurance might cover it minus your deductible (maybe $1000 like most have)

 

[airbiscuit]

You might start by taking more pictures, near and far, from different angles and head to the Kubota dealer. It looks like the gauge cluster could be $269 - $400. I couldn't find the frame for the steering column but the dealer probably could. The cowl could be repaired with epoxy putty or a fiberglass kit. This may not be as bad to make usable as you think.

 

[radios1]

many people trust that trees won't fall on them or their possessions, they DO. even the huge tree owned by the White House, with all the care it got, fell down, luckily, no one got hurt that time either. hopefully, your homeowners insurance will cover the repairs!. you shouldn't attempt repairs until the claim is put in!.. also, have your trees inspected, and the diseased/dead trees removed, it can save lives!..