B3350 Panel Replacement under emissions extended warranty

[retiree-urgency abandoned]

Hi -

Just got my machine back from annual servicing at my dealer. As working regen was occasionally hanging (1+ hr) and then would begin the next time I started, they recommended replacing the panel (Kubota picked up the parts cost). Given that the hybrid electrical-mechanical system is the same, it looks like the panel will provide more info, but my tech said operationally no difference - so will still operate at max RPM as recommended.

Has anybody else got experience with this new panel?

Attached is info on it.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Wow that's pretty impressive that Kubota is still trying to help keep these problem children running properly.
I praise them for that. (only after I haul them into the back room for a couple of quick back hands for creating such a monster.)

 

[SDT]

Hi -

Just got my machine back from annual servicing at my dealer. As working regen was occasionally hanging (1+ hr) and then would begin the next time I started, they recommended replacing the panel (Kubota picked up the parts cost). Given that the hybrid electrical-mechanical system is the same, it looks like the panel will provide more info, but my tech said operationally no difference - so will still operate at max RPM as recommended.

Has anybody else got experience with this new panel?

Attached is info on it.

Upon learning of the availability of and imcreased versatility of the new panel and firmware a few years ago, I tried to get Kubota to replace the one on my B3350 (since sold) without success.

I was told at the time that these updates would be done only on an "as needed" basis.

Perhaps they have changed their "as needed" policy???

 

[whitetiger]

Upon learning of the availability of and imcreased versatility of the new panel and firmware a few years ago, I tried to get Kubota to replace the one on my B3350 (since sold) without success.

I was told at the time that these updates would be done only on an "as needed" basis.

Perhaps they have changed their "as needed" policy???

The new panel is only installed as part of a reformer repair/replacement.
This panel does not change anything about the operation, just additional operator information.

 

[SDT]

The new panel is only installed as part of a reformer repair/replacement.
This panel does not change anything about the operation, just additional operator information.

Agreed, but the additional information allows the operator to force a parked (and/or running, cannot remember) regen in certain situations, a sometimes helpful feature.

I tried to get Kubota to update mine to this level but they would not as the reformer had previously been replaced.

I bundled my B3350 with the farm when I sold it and advised the new owner to ask for the replacement panel when he had trouble, knowing that he would pay little or no attention to the regeneration operating instructions despite my advice. It quickly became a moot point as he quickly drove it off of the bridge on one of the driveways, turning it over and nearly killing himself. Not sure if he ever had it repaired as it needed major repairs.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

It quickly became a moot point as he quickly drove it off of the bridge on one of the driveways, turning it over and nearly killing himself. Not sure if he ever had it repaired as it needed major repairs.

 

[number two]

Agreed, but the additional information allows the operator to force a parked (and/or running, cannot remember) regen in certain situations, a sometimes helpful feature.

I tried to get Kubota to update mine to this level but they would not as the reformer had previously been replaced.

I bundled my B3350 with the farm when I sold it and advised the new owner to ask for the replacement panel when he had trouble, knowing that he would pay little or no attention to the regeneration operating instructions despite my advice. It quickly became a moot point as he quickly drove it off of the bridge on one of the driveways, turning it over and nearly killing himself. Not sure if he ever had it repaired as it needed major repairs.

WOW!

 

[B3350orbust]

I will pick my B3350 up from the dealer tomorrow. Kubota replaced the DFP, reformer, turbo/blower(not sure what he meant by blower), and a new instrument panel. They have had it for three weeks for the repairs. I did get the information sheet like previously posted. So I wonder what to expect when I get it back. Btw, Kubota has already replaced the dpf and reformer once.

 

[retiree-urgency abandoned]

After panel replacement and dealer clearing problem, I went 25 hours until my first working regen, which ran for 0.7 hours. Another 18 hours and it did another working regen that went for 1.3 hours and then I got beeping and error code P1844. Turned it off for 10 minutes, started it again and seemed to be running fine for another hour of working regen, but ended with beeping, trouble light and same error code.

Back to the shop. Maybe time to abandon DPF and trick machine that everything's fine or find a good used B3030? This model is a hybrid with mechanical fuel injection, but electronic emissions control. If it had electronic fuel injection, I wouldn't consider modification.

 

[B3350orbust]

Boy the advertising is ridiculous…. I have been waiting to hear about a successful DPF delete. Back in the 80’s we used a “test piece/pipe” that went in place of a catalytic converter to verify if it was getting plugged. I was in hopes someone had figured it out….