I'm starting to get pretty frustrated and wonder what I should expect in terms of reliability with Kubota. My BX1860 has about 22 hrs on it in less then 2 months of use. I've used the FEL to move 30 yrds on mulch---much, much better then a wheel barrow, but.........as I have reported on a previous thread, I originally had problems getting the FEL connected----sent it back; dealer had to replace the brackets on the tractor due to misaligned welds. Within a week, the left rear tire started going flat----sent it back; dealer said the tube inside was bad and was leaking. Now this weeked, the tractor started leaking some clear, oily fluid from underneath in the front at a pretty good rate----I noticed it when some got on the muffler and it started belching a lot of white smoke. It seems to only leak when running, so I'm guessing it has to be under pressure. The dealer is picking the tractor up today or tomorrow. We'll see what the problem is this time.
JFP
With any luck this will be the last time it needs to get fixed and your warranty should take care of it. slkpk
Clear fluid getting on the muffler? About the only thing like that near the muffler would be the power steering hoses. Wonder if a fitting has come loose? It's way too early for a hose failure unless ofcourse it's a factory defect. None-the-less, I can fully understand your frustration with these minor annoyances.
I've seen a few posts from folks that have had their FEL brkts mounted wrong so thats not unheard of, also it's not unusual for a tire to fail. There were some reports of defective hydraulic lines but they were the "hard" lines and the defect was in how the hose end was formed. The power steering hoses are rubber/flexable.
Sounds like your dealer is trying to take care of you. You might have him go over it while he's got it to make sure theres nothing else thats about to fail. Generally these BX's are put together very well and give little problem. Hopefully the dealer will gets yours straight so you can enjoy it's reliability.
Dave
I've seen a few posts from folks that have had their FEL brkts mounted wrong so thats not unheard of, also it's not unusual for a tire to fail. There were some reports of defective hydraulic lines but they were the "hard" lines and the defect was in how the hose end was formed. The power steering hoses are rubber/flexable.
Sounds like your dealer is trying to take care of you. You might have him go over it while he's got it to make sure theres nothing else thats about to fail. Generally these BX's are put together very well and give little problem. Hopefully the dealer will gets yours straight so you can enjoy it's reliability.
Dave
The leaking fluid was hydrolic fluid from the power steering. Turns out the power steering lines weren't properly tied back----the flywheel rubbed against them until holes developed. The dealer said he had not seen this before----he is being good about taking care of things. Unforntuately, it won't be fixed until next week----good thing I didn't sell my Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower so I can still get the grass cut this week---of course, riding that won't be quite as fun. Hopefully this is the last of the problems
JFP,
Regarding your leaky front tire, I own both a BX25 and B3030 and both got leaks in the front tires. I'm beginning to think this is the normal for Kubotas. As for the rest of your issues: sounds like you got a tractor that was assembled on either a Monday or a Friday--the workers had other things on their minds, besides quality.
Regarding your leaky front tire, I own both a BX25 and B3030 and both got leaks in the front tires. I'm beginning to think this is the normal for Kubotas. As for the rest of your issues: sounds like you got a tractor that was assembled on either a Monday or a Friday--the workers had other things on their minds, besides quality.
I haven't posted anything to this specific thread since I had my problems back in April----I didn't want to jinx anything since the problems were addressed at no cost to me, and I haven't had any issues since then (keeping my fingers crossed).
As an aside....I have a wooded area in my front yard that, due to the shading, doesn't grow anything but clumps of weeds. I try to get 30-40 yrds of wood chips (free of course) every couple of years to provide cover to prevent the weeds (and dress it up a little). It would usually take me a couple weekends using a rake, pitchfork and wheelbarrow to spread fully. I recently saw a tree cutting company removing some trees from a neighbors yard, so I asked for the chips. He dumped the first load right away, and said he would be back in a couple of hours with another truck load. Before he returned, I had completely spread the first load using the 1860 with FEL. Projects go so much better and easier with the right tools (toys).
I attempted to attach a couple of pictures, but not sure if thats going work. If not I'll try again.
As an aside....I have a wooded area in my front yard that, due to the shading, doesn't grow anything but clumps of weeds. I try to get 30-40 yrds of wood chips (free of course) every couple of years to provide cover to prevent the weeds (and dress it up a little). It would usually take me a couple weekends using a rake, pitchfork and wheelbarrow to spread fully. I recently saw a tree cutting company removing some trees from a neighbors yard, so I asked for the chips. He dumped the first load right away, and said he would be back in a couple of hours with another truck load. Before he returned, I had completely spread the first load using the 1860 with FEL. Projects go so much better and easier with the right tools (toys).
I attempted to attach a couple of pictures, but not sure if thats going work. If not I'll try again.
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Off topic now, but I did the same thing. Made a wood chip trail. The trail is about 100 yards. Took about 20 cu yrds of chips. Probably get a new load every once in a while, also for free. Moved some dirt around first. I put 500 lbs on the 3 pt for that job, with that much weight the 1860 is very cable of digging.
Sort of back on topic. 140 hours on the 1860, not one problem.
Sort of back on topic. 140 hours on the 1860, not one problem.
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JFp,
Good to hear back, and that the BX1860 is doing well for you now.
Great photos, too! Only thing I might mention, is the height of your ballast. Not sure if that is the normal operating position, but at that height it could lend to instability. Is there any way you could reposition it to get it down lower?
Good to hear back, and that the BX1860 is doing well for you now.
Great photos, too! Only thing I might mention, is the height of your ballast. Not sure if that is the normal operating position, but at that height it could lend to instability. Is there any way you could reposition it to get it down lower?
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