Recent content by Typhoon

I love my 357. One of the smoothest running engines I have owned. And definitely has the power! As long as the emissions system never gives me problems, I would say it's perfect!! I just hit 350 hours. No issues.

3rd is road gear. My 357HC has no power in 3rd.. it's not designed to. Of the 4 tractors that I have owned (all different brands), none of them had any power in 3rd (or high). That is for running on nearly flat pavement. 1st and 2nd for doing work (or low and medium). Pedal travel won't matter...

From what I can see, it's not the actual loader that is flexing, it's the loader mounts. In other words, the heavy arms that bolted to the tractor that the loader actually sits on. There is basically no flex up and down, but there is some movement side to side. I am probably worrying about...

This isn't a loose bolt issue.. I frequently check my loader bolts with a torque wrench, they have never loosened at all. When I first got the tractor, I took the loader bolts out and put threadlocker on them and re-installed. They stay tight. Nothing is loose, this is the steel loader mounts...

Ok so I have had my MT357 HC for a year now. 250 hours, no problems, I absolutely love it. My last tractor was a Kioti DK40. I had the Kioti for 10 years. I cannot find any weak points on the new LS, but there is 1 thing that has been bugging me. It's not necessarily a problem.. but it has my...

Interesting development today. I just got back from my dealer. I got another new set of tie rods. They are a different (new) part number, and look slightly different but same basic design. But most importantly, the parts guy had done his homework and when i walked in, he showed me a service...

Yep! This is exactly what they are. However, I don’t believe that there should be any slop, ever. I believe regardless of vehicle type, steering should be tight.

Here is some more info. When i first got the tractor, at 50 hours when the first tie rods failed, i pulled back the rubber boot, and rusty water poured out, and the ball ends were corroded. It was obvoius what the problem was. On the 2nd set, i peeled the boots back before i installed them and...

I do want to add to my previous post, I should probably let my dealer know about this because my bumper to bumper warranty is up in January , and this probably should be documented.

Hello guys. I have a 2021 MT357HC. 200 hours on the unit so far, I love it!! I have only had 1 problem to speak of, and it keeps haunting me. I will start by saying, I have an awesome local dealer, and they have my back. In this particular case, I am not sure what to do though, it's unique. So...

I had this issue as well. I bent and broke the links a couple times, then took them off and replaced them with class zero telescoping threaded links (same design as 3ph top link, but smaller). Problem solved, no problems since. Obviously you have to install class zero hitch pins in the 3ph lift...

Sure, here ya go.... I just welded a couple pieces of angle iron right on the loader uprights.. then bolted the toolbox down to it. I got the toolbox at Rural King.

About got my tractor set up like I want it! Major LED upgrade all around, switched to chain-type 3ph stabilizers, tool box, saw scabbard, grill guard modified with mesh and painted black, hydraulic top link, and wheels painted black and clear coated with automotive product. I have yet to see...

I would vote for the LS. They are a somewhat "new kid on the block" when compared to Kubota. Right now, they are a heck of a value. I believe the prices will go up in the future. This happened with Kioti, I experienced it firsthand. LS Mtron is out of South Korea, like many of the other tractor...

I got that toolbox at my local Rural King. 30 bucks. It was a simple, all steel tool box (originally black, I sanded, primed and painted to match).