KL130 loader fix released.

NY_kioti_sales · Jun 23, 2008

This applies to all KL130 loaders with serial numbers 40409001 through and including 60816032.

This fix is going to be similar to the c-bracket placed on the KL120 loader, but there are going to be 2 types for the 130..... which ever one fits properly.

Customers with grill gaurds...
Will have to have a new style gaurd that fits with this update.

Kioti is not covering any costs connected with transportation or travel..... to dealerships. This is solely falling on the dealers, who will probably have to charge for travel time with the price of fuel.

Get ahold of your local dealers and start making appointments. Let them know if you have a grill gaurd so they can get you a new one.

mauistardog · Jun 23, 2008

Thanks Joe....It must be real. I just got a call from my dealer saying the service bulliten came out and he is making a batch order for everyone here on Maui. He just wanted to make sure I did not have grill on mine. Looks like we can finally put this issue to bed...for now

I am still wondering what some of the other posters who claimed to have a repair kit actually have ? can the first person to get the offical repair kit post a picture ?

Aloha
joe

Highbeam · Jun 23, 2008

If you guys don't currently have a grille guard but might, maybe, possibly someday get this very nice item then I would seriously consider getting the grille guard compatible bracket as a default.

unhappykioti · Jun 23, 2008

Anybody know about different kits for the KL120? about a month ago I bought a Woods X70 hoe and had a grill guard and loader reinforcing kit done at the same time. I asked the dealer if there would be enough clearance he said there would be and there was for the first couple of weeks. When I looked yesterday I noticed it hitting the grill guard. Don't the CK 20, 25, and 30 use the same grill guard?

Dmace · Jun 23, 2008

unhappykioti said:
Anybody know about different kits for the KL120? about a month ago I bought a Woods X70 hoe and had a grill guard and loader reinforcing kit done at the same time. I asked the dealer if there would be enough clearance he said there would be and there was for the first couple of weeks. When I looked yesterday I noticed it hitting the grill guard. Don't the CK 20, 25, and 30 use the same grill guard?

Check that you did not bend the grill guard. I have done this a few times by getting too close to the dump truck while loading. Hooking a chain to the guard and a big tree solves that problem quickly. Since it only mounts at the bottom, the top does not have much support and bends easily. You won't even notice you bent it until you try and open the hood.

ERE · Jun 24, 2008

Would it be possible to scan in the letter. I am interested in knowing how it is worded. I don't have cracks yet. At least I don't think I do, I'm going to pull the plate at 200 hours (11 hours from now).

Will they do the fix if cracks haven't showed up yet? Even if I don't have cracks, I'd like the extra strength.

Also, my dealer went out of business leaving me 70 miles from the nearest dealer. I'm perfectly willing and capable of putting the brackets on myself it they will let me.

NY_kioti_sales · Jun 24, 2008

This time frame on this campaign ends january 22nd 2009.

Yes these are for if you have cracks or not, just your loader needs to be in the serial number range.

Yes the KL120 used one of these kits for a earlier update, and this same kit will fit on some of the KL130's. Other 130's have a different cross tube and take a different kit.

Although not real complicated, kioti does want this done by a dealer so it is done properly. With the issue of have 2 seperate kits and not knowing exactly which one it takes until the dealer fits it up.

gravel13 · Jun 24, 2008

NY_kioti_sales said:
Yes these are for if you have cracks or not, just your loader needs to be in the serial number range.

Joe, I was wondering what if your loader is cracked but not in the serial number range? Is there another fix coming for the loaders in other serial number ranges? I know mine has cracks but not sure on the serial number. My dad is using the tractor at his house right now, I'll have to stop over to check what the serial number is. (I might be able to search through the old threads and see if I can find the one Becky had asked for loader info)

Thanks
Steve

shvl73 · Jun 24, 2008

gravel13 said:
Joe, I was wondering what if your loader is cracked but not in the serial number range? Is there another fix coming for the loaders in other serial number ranges? I know mine has cracks but not sure on the serial number. My dad is using the tractor at his house right now, I'll have to stop over to check what the serial number is. (I might be able to search through the old threads and see if I can find the one Becky had asked for loader info)

Thanks
Steve

gravel13 said:
CK 25 purchased on 11/11/05 KL130 loader SN-50415014 - 4 small cracks at end of gussets. No toothbar, used to move gravel, level material on a dirt road & snow removal in winter. I would say it was used like a tracktor, not abused but not babbied.

I took a minute to look it up. If I read it right, you're covered.

RedRocker · Jun 24, 2008

I was in the middle of e mailing my dealer when he got the notice, mine is being ordered today. Didn't know about the grill guard thing, hope he does.