Trying to get my MX5400

[swpflipper]

It took weeks to decide on the model and options for my use. Once the decision was made, I moved forward. The dealer is one I have bought my Bobcat and attachments from. I know them.
After a week or so I checked on progress and I was told some of the hydraulic options I choose are on back order and no firm date. Another week and still no firm answer on the kits.
The MX5400, loader, bucket, box blade, canopy, and tires are there. I am stuck on the 3rd function kit and the rear remote hydraulic kit for top-n-tilt + one for the hydraulic rippers on the box blade.
I am to the point of deleting those options, getting the tractor and adding them when they come in. I was trying to get a tractor set up exactly how I wanted it with OEM kits. Anyone else having such delays?

 

[Fordtech86]

It took weeks to decide on the model and options for my use. Once the decision was made, I moved forward. The dealer is one I have bought my Bobcat and attachments from. I know them.
After a week or so I checked on progress and I was told some of the hydraulic options I choose are on back order and no firm date. Another week and still no firm answer on the kits.
The MX5400, loader, bucket, box blade, canopy, and tires are there. I am stuck on the 3rd function kit and the rear remote hydraulic kit for top-n-tilt + one for the hydraulic rippers on the box blade.
I am to the point of deleting those options, getting the tractor and adding them when they come in. I was trying to get a tractor set up exactly how I wanted it with OEM kits. Anyone else having such delays?

Its with everything this year...what happens when manufacturing is shut down for months. Why doesn’t the dealer deliver the tractor to you while they wait for the backordered stuff?

 

[BigG]

Welcome to 2020. Almost everything that is manufactured is delayed due to supply problems. I want to buy a new gooseneck trailer but it is 20 weeks out to be built.

 

[swpflipper]

Welcome to 2020. Almost everything that is manufactured is delayed due to supply problems. I want to buy a new gooseneck trailer but it is 20 weeks out to be built.

 

[swpflipper]

Yes I get it, 2020 is the year of back order. If that's what is going on, I will probably delete the options he doesn't have and go get it.
The dealer, trying to help has even offered me a loaner at no cost.
I would prefer to just have mine.

 

[BigG]

Yes I get it, 2020 is the year of back order. If that's what is going on, I will probably delete the options he doesn't have and go get it.
The dealer, trying to help has even offered me a loaner at no cost.
I would prefer to just have mine.

Backorders are the problem. I drive by a green dealer every week and he has very few tractors on the lot. He is part of the AgPro dealer chain. The chain is very large and can not get tractors at least 2 different stores that I have been to or driven by.

A few weeks ago I carried a used JD tractor over 300 miles from the dealer to the new owner. The buyer was unable to located a new tractor, the same model, in FL.

The Mahindra, Bobcat, New Holland dealer across the street from the JD dealer is running low on tractors also. It is not a Kubota only problem.

 

[swpflipper]

Do any of you guys know if a dealer only gets parts from the manufacturer or do they have the ability to check the stock of other dealers?

 

[mx1alex]

I traded in my L3940 for a new MX5400 a month ago and still don't have it. Said the 3 remote valves won't show up ship till early December. The 1st and 3rd lever kits should ship around the same timeframe. But the 2nd lever kit won't ship till sometime in January. Frustrating!

 

[swpflipper]

I am down to it needing a L8303 spool valve and the L8388A top-n-tilt kit. The tractor and all of my options are at the dealer. Some are waiting to be installed.
I instructed my salesman to install what he has so I can take delivery this week. Then I will happily pay for the remaining items cash when they come in. I refuse to wait because there are no guarantees of when backorders fill.
I don't blame anyone, it is all covid connected.
As I told him, this is like my new truck arrived, but I cant have it until the mud flaps show up.

 

[Plaz]

I am down to it needing a L8303 spool valve and the L8388A top-n-tilt kit. The tractor and all of my options are at the dealer. Some are waiting to be installed.
I instructed my salesman to install what he has so I can take delivery this week. Then I will happily pay for the remaining items cash when they come in. I refuse to wait because there are no guarantees of when backorders fill.
I don't blame anyone, it is all covid connected.
As I told him, this is like my new truck arrived, but I cant have it until the mud flaps show up.

I told mine the same thing... then he told me im only waiting on the hydraulic chute and deflector for the snowblower.. apparently they already had the third function and all the other goodies in. Says i should be getting it this week

 

[swpflipper]

Funny thing. when I said I am picking it up this week no matter what. Everything except the top-n-tilt kit got installed and that kit promised by Monday.
My guy did loan me a L4701 until mine is ready.

 

[Plaz]

thats awesome. i got nothing.. i even asked since im getting all LED lights if he could replace the front work lights with LED. i was told lets wait and see if you like the rear ones.... anyone got a lead on either LED bulbs or LED replacement lights for the cab front work lights?

 

[tinman4240]

thats awesome. i got nothing.. i even asked since im getting all LED lights if he could replace the front work lights with LED. i was told lets wait and see if you like the rear ones.... anyone got a lead on either LED bulbs or LED replacement lights for the cab front work lights?

Hello Plaz,,, Just installed 4 LED's on my 4240 hstc . Try TigerLights out of Oregon. Might be what you are looking for

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

It took weeks to decide on the model and options for my use. Once the decision was made, I moved forward. The dealer is one I have bought my Bobcat and attachments from. I know them.
After a week or so I checked on progress and I was told some of the hydraulic options I choose are on back order and no firm date. Another week and still no firm answer on the kits.
The MX5400, loader, bucket, box blade, canopy, and tires are there. I am stuck on the 3rd function kit and the rear remote hydraulic kit for top-n-tilt + one for the hydraulic rippers on the box blade.
I am to the point of deleting those options, getting the tractor and adding them when they come in. I was trying to get a tractor set up exactly how I wanted it with OEM kits. Anyone else having such delays?

Did you ever get everything installed? What is the part number for the OEM 3rd function kit? Does it have hard lines down the loader frame?

 

[vanhanz]

I say get everything they have available now and take it back to have the rest installed when it comes in. Thats what I did when my cruise control was back ordered.