bullebak
Bronze Member
I received my tractor (DK35) with front end loader (AL35) a few months ago and here are some comments on both product and dealer. As this is my first tractor ever, allowances might be made for some ignorance on my part.
From posts here it looks like most guys had a better start in "tractor life"!
It now has done over 100 hours, just wondering what else might come my way... Sure looks like this dealer doesn't know his product but also has an attitude problem (eg. not responding to a request from the distributor to contact me and look at those tires).
- Loader pivot pins were never greased prior to delivery, nor did the dealer mention anything on or after delivery. I only realized that after a bucket pivot pin fell out (at about 50 hours) due to the bolt dropping out first. Pivot pins were absolutely dry within.
- ROPS was incorrectly fitted so that it could not be folded down.
- Sun roof was supplied completely (but incorrectly) assembled, and subsequently incorrectly fitted by myself to the ROPS. No fitting instructions came with it. Sent a close-up picture to the dealer and distributor who replied they could not see anything wrong with it (see picture below). Wallace has been kind enough to provide me with a diagram how it should be fitted.
- Rear wheels have about 1/8 inch space between kleat and fender. Sometimes dirt flies out at high speed due to it being compressed between the narrowing opening between tire and fender, as the wheel turns. Should I inadvertedly grab the fender, my fingers will be mauled off. Perhaps the wheels are too large?
- When lifting soil the rear easily lifts up causing me a few scares in the beginning. Before purchase, I showed the dealer the work I would be using it for, but advised me I doesn't need rear weights. However, I use a posthole digger as counter weight but apparently is not sufficient.
- One front tire was found flat a few weeks after purchase and after virtually no useage, caused by incorrect fitting of the inner tube (it was creased and folded).
- Cannot buy any grease cartridge for the size grease gun supplied. Will need to buy another grease gun.
- Was told that for the 50 hour service I would be charged only for parts (the word "consumables" was not used) but because the filters were already supplied it would not cost me anything. After the 50 hour service I received a bill for consumables (oils) of $AU230.00.
- When asked to explain about the draft control lever, salesman told me "not to worry about that as it would get me into trouble." Guess he did not understand the thing himself.
- Coolant level was so low the warning light came on soon after delivery.
- Clips fall off too easily and have lost several pins as a result.
- Various parts were not supplied in order to make implements work (also supplied by the same dealer at the same time).
From posts here it looks like most guys had a better start in "tractor life"!



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