Diagnostic tools for Tier 4 tractors

[PeteN]

Are there any diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues on the latest Tier 4 tractors or is that a dealer only capability?

 

[5030]

I bet there are aftermarket diagnostic tools available. Problem is, every tractor manufacturer uses their own unique data access ports (unlike OBD) so basically you are 'married' to the dealer. Why I won't own one and never will.

Like Kubota and their 'Diagmaster' diagnostic tool. A dealer cannot own it. It can only be leased from Kubota and less you are an 'authorized dealer' you cannot obtain one.

 

[Bearsixty7]

There is a OBD type connector that some have used on LS tractors to read codes and get a better idea what was wrong. Not sure what thread it was in.

 

[Avenger]

The ELM 327 reader should work, its what I use. I pair it with the Torque Pro app on my phone. Here is the link for the reader I use.

Amazon.com

I have the Blue Driver, way more expensive OBD2 reader, but for whatever reason, it wont work with my tractor.

The ELM 327 is not the dealer diagnostic tool. For that, you'll need one of their laptops. But the ELM can read the codes, clear codes, etc.

 

[5030]

Sure am glad both mine are mechanically injected pre 4 tractors.

 

[ZetorSteve]

There is a OBD type connector that some have used on LS tractors to read codes and get a better idea what was wrong. Not sure what thread it was in.

My mt240 has a standard OBD2 connector on it. Funny thing is there are more data pids read with my harbor freight Zurich code reader than my snap-on triton D8!

 

[5030]

I have a Zurich myself but I prefer my Autel laptop reader.