B7100 HST Radiator

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Big Kahuna

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Homer City, Pa.

Dec 15, 2012

• #1

Well it looks like the ole 7100 HST radiator is leaking, had it gone over 6 years ago and was told it had a few too many holes, anybody buy one of those on eBay for yours? or should you just bit the bullet and buy Kubota?

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hodge

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What's the price difference?

 

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• #3

$479 Kubota and $379 for aftermarket.

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• #4

Have you talked to a local radiator shop? Maybe they could fix it for less money.

 

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• #5

With that price spread they are probably from the same source.

 

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Homer City, Pa.

Dec 16, 2012

• #6

Had it to a radiator shop 6 years ago and was told it had been neglected but for $50 it's got me by for those 6 years, I was just wondering the quality of an after market versus OEM. I was looking at one from A&I tractor, anybody dealt with them?

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kubotasam

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Dec 16, 2012

• #7

Could the radiator shop not just patch but put a whole new core in it?

 

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• #8

I would bet the aftermarket one is made in CHINA. I would ask at Kubota where theirs is made. Make your choice from there. ALSO if you have a part number of the radiator, google it online and ck prices. Lots of time it can be found cheaper including shipping.

 

hodge

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• #9

Personally, I would buy from Kubota, if the price difference isn't bigger than that. Once you pay for shipping, and then factor in shipping and hassle if there is a warranty issue, you won't save much over the dealership price. That's if I had to decide between the two.
If you can source it from somewhere else that has great service, fair prices, and a favorable return policy, it may be worth it.

 

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• #10

I've been leaning towards Kubota, that China word came up here and that's probably where it's from. Lord knows we see that name enough just fixing our cars and trucks!

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• #11

Not everything that comes out of China is bad. And, the tractor is from the far east to begin with, so I'm not too hung up on it. That's just me.

 

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Jan 22, 2013

• #12

Well finally pulled the radiator out over the weekend and it's getting repaired, it was leaking on the bottom tank seam and it's in better shape than I thought or was told. I'll post the repair cost when I pick it up.

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