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  1. M

    Bad Start

    Well I haven't been on in a while but I have been playing catch-up with my new tractor after going though all this. So I just hit 50hrs and wanted to do the service as frustrated as I was with them I still stop by to service the mechanics in back so out of convenience I grabbed $300 in fluids...
  2. M

    Bad Start

    Well I got my tractor back today exactly one month from when I bought it after a lot of argument and giving up on the dealership thanks to David Hagertty at Kubota my tractor got a new engine. I was going to fight for a new machine but decided to get it back and save my money. I did file a...
  3. M

    a rude awakening!

    Wow I am new to the tractor world I have put my skid steer in the scary positions I guess I will be more careful with the tractor.
  4. M

    Bad Start

    So today I filled a complaint with the Attorney General of the state, contacted an attorney and determined a $2k retainer at this point I do not want the tractor fixed because of the experience. First the dealer told me that the engine would be just fine after seizing up, then after 10 days...
  5. M

    BX2350 and new owner

    Don't feel bad bud I had the same thing happen to me took me some time exploring the tractor to figure it out now if I just had my tractor back only got to use mine for 2.4 hours before it blew up
  6. M

    Bad Start

    Guys thanks for the support I was able to contact someone from Kubota out of Fort Worth they are going to re-evaluate. I also stopped by today and they showed be a scuff on the hose so I took a video of me duplicating the scuff with my fingernail I told them this is just as ridiculous as telling...
  7. M

    Bad Start

    Oh ya they are unable to file the claim for another 2 weeks due to the fact that the paperwork is not processed yet
  8. M

    Bad Start

    Well heres the deal, they did a compression test and found one cylinder 20% low and agreed the engine is junk but told me it is not warranty. Even though they could find no sign of damage to the hose they said a stick must have pushed it off. (I went to the dealership and asked to see where on...
  9. M

    Chipper for L3301

    Hydo or mechanical ? I like the dual rollers but don't like to maintain hypo system?
  10. M

    Chipper for L3301

    I am looking for a wood shipper for alder brush 3-4" max. any suggestions recommendations?
  11. M

    Bad Start

    Well I still have anxiety about the longevity of the engine after getting so hot. The owner of the dealer will be back this week and I will be stopping in on tuesday on my route. I am thinking of seeing about replacing the tractor I bought new so I could do things right with maintenance etc. and...
  12. M

    Bad Start

    Your right tcote5516 I used to be a mechanic so I am fully aware of the distinct smell of antifreeze as well as the steam I thought I would have seen but I didn't get any of it.
  13. M

    Bad Start

    Also the fact that a stick was able to pull the hose off completely from both ends and not leave a mark on the hose tells me it might not have been secured (clamps tightened) completely so I will be bringing it back in after a couple weeks to have the compression checked and check for excessive...
  14. M

    Bad Start

    Well here's an update, a little crow to eat. yesterday a.m. I went out to the field and found where the coolant dumped "the only spot not covered in frost" So I new it had the hose on to start, but still no where to be found. So I showed up first thing as they opened up and the rep came out to...
  15. M

    Bad Start

    Wow thanks for the response in just the first night. I think I will do what was suggested and leave it in there hands I choose this dealer since they are one of my customers and I know all the mechanics personally (tool guy). The sales man was the owners son and has been super cool to deal with...
  16. M

    Bad Start

    Just brought my new tractor home tonight started cutting brush and all of a sudden the tractor shut down. I figured it was the seat shut down so tried to start it and it turned over extremely slow and I noticed a puff of steam from the left front of engine jumped off and looked and the lower...