It’s here!

[Bearsixty7]

I think I know why. I takes a lot of time for the level to correct after filling. It can take some driving to get the oil worked into all the crevices in the gears. I had to fill, wait a few mins, fill, wait a few mins… so I can see them having it topped off, only for it to need correcting after a few hours of use. Maybe this is why it’s so common

Several of us with the LS tractors had the same issue I tell everyone to check it every 2-3 hours until it stops needing more, which seems to be around 20 hours.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Well, she is a year old. I hadn’t started her in 7 months, since I fitted the field last. Spun right up! Brought it up to temp and took it around the property. Just waiting for the ground to dry.

 

[ptsg]

No way I could get my brand new tractor sitting for so long without running it. I would be so eager to use it that I would probably just find a way to do it. Even if it was just go for a drive with it around town.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

No way I could get my brand new tractor sitting for so long without running it. I would be so eager to use it that I would probably just find a way to do it. Even if it was just go for a drive with it around town.

Well, "town" is a little way off... And in the winter months, this clay loam is pretty sticky for a heavy tractor to go running around on. One reason I still have the trail mower setup for the ATV... Too often Id not be able to mow with a flail and the 4820. It's just too heavy.
It was fun though... It looks like our storage solution was worth it. No moisture, not battery tender, she never missed a beat. I do need to top off the tank though.

 

[Bearsixty7]

Well, "town" is a little way off... And in the winter months, this clay loam is pretty sticky for a heavy tractor to go running around on. One reason I still have the trail mower setup for the ATV... Too often Id not be able to mow with a flail and the 4820. It's just too heavy.
It was fun though... It looks like our storage solution was worth it. No moisture, not battery tender, she never missed a beat. I do need to top off the tank though.

It's around year 3 that you'll start having battery issues if not ran weekly or on a battery tender. Since you're further north and cooler on average, it may be fine until year 4.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Called the dealership today to get the engine and hydraulic filters. The manager didn't even ask my name... I said I needed both hydro filters and the engine oil filter. He said, sure... I can order them out of GA and deliver them to you. I said, do you need my address? Nope, I know who I'm talking to, unless you moved from (fill in address). I'll just mail the invoice. How's the tractor been for ya?...

I don't think most dealers would have any clue. I love supporting them.

 

[Torvy]

Modern technology. The phone uses caller ID and if they are smart, it brings your account up on the screen.

We used that tech at Gateway 24 years ago.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Modern technology. The phone uses caller ID and if they are smart, it brings your account up on the screen.

We used that tech at Gateway 24 years ago.

Let me believe they actually care

 

[Torvy]

Let me believe they actually care

I hear you. Had an insurance agency that did that. Saved a bunch of time with 20 questions. Seemed like they appreciated my business.

The realist in me understands they are just improving talk times!

 

[tacticalturnip]

Called the dealership today to get the engine and hydraulic filters. The manager didn't even ask my name... I said I needed both hydro filters and the engine oil filter. He said, sure... I can order them out of GA and deliver them to you. I said, do you need my address? Nope, I know who I'm talking to, unless you moved from (fill in address). I'll just mail the invoice. How's the tractor been for ya?...

I don't think most dealers would have any clue. I love supporting them.

That's awesome, and even with the modern tech, not every business would bother anyhow.

 

[MoKelly]

Called the dealership today to get the engine and hydraulic filters. The manager didn't even ask my name... I said I needed both hydro filters and the engine oil filter. He said, sure... I can order them out of GA and deliver them to you. I said, do you need my address? Nope, I know who I'm talking to, unless you moved from (fill in address). I'll just mail the invoice. How's the tractor been for ya?...

I don't think most dealers would have any clue. I love supporting them.

Cool. But, an even better practice would have been to greet you when they picked up the phone —- “hey CloverKnollFarms, what can we do for you today”?

We do that at the tennis facility when members call.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

So you are saying not to stop in with donuts the next time I'm up in Crawfordsville?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Filters are already here. Faster than I could have gotten to the dealership. Still haven't paid for them

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

New rear lamp!

 

[tacticalturnip]

That's a bright light!

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

That's a bright light!

Heck yes! Wired into a waterproof box! Had to YouTube the switch wiring, but it is a massive improvement for $40 and a little labor.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Filters, all three, were $126 plus tax

A bit more expensive than from some other sources, but with as little as I'll need to change them, probably nice to give my local guy the business.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I haven't updated this in a while.

The tractor is used primarily for PTO work (72" tiller). I've hauled some busted up concrete in the loader for disposal and some backfill dirt, but mostly PTO.

It has about 23 hours on the clock, mostly tilling our honey field. No issues to report. No loose bolts. No error messages (if you know, you know)... And I doubt I'll see a regen request for 100+ hours, (because it's a Kukje). I did buy everything to do it's first service this year, even if I don't see 50 hours.

I love the tractor. It does everything I ask. Starts easy. Burns 1.2g/hr running a 72" tiller in clay. I did upgrade the rear work light in case I decide to do some after hours tillage.(Much brighter and I got bored that month) It's just a solid little beast. I have zero regrets about saving $15-20k over another brand. That savings has already grown by $2k by keeping it invested.