DraftHorse
Silver Member
I was at my dealer the other day and talked with service staff about this issue. It seems that Kubota had issued a service advisory on this very topic. From what they said, there have been several failures related to this issue, and not only with Kubota. They are a big Ag dealer and handle a lot of big equipment and they all are prone to this type of failure.
According to them, the units with the upright stacks with clappers have more failures than the low slung units because when transported, the wind force forces the clappers open which allows moisture and dirt particles into the turbo.
They also told me it is not uncommon for the farmers that transport equipment between locations or to the shop, tend to leave them running (non HST units).
So it seems that there is validity in this issue and not only with Kubotas.
Looks like I will be making an easy-clamp cover for my 5740 c/w cap reminder.
Peter
According to them, the units with the upright stacks with clappers have more failures than the low slung units because when transported, the wind force forces the clappers open which allows moisture and dirt particles into the turbo.
They also told me it is not uncommon for the farmers that transport equipment between locations or to the shop, tend to leave them running (non HST units).
So it seems that there is validity in this issue and not only with Kubotas.
Looks like I will be making an easy-clamp cover for my 5740 c/w cap reminder.
Peter