OP
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Epic Contributor
- Joined
- Feb 21, 2003
- Messages
- 24,844
- Location
- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
Both of mine have been excellent units and really, other than odd stuff like a front crank seal on the 2002 and a worn out left outboard bushing set, I've had zero issues. Had them both into the dealer for the valve adjustment and injector pop test and my Kubota mechanic says both are just peachy. Had some ac issues with the 2004 but it was partially my fault as I didn't remove the roof and clean the ac evaporator in a timely manner, something I do yearly now. My ac will freeze you out no matter how hot it is outside. Had them (dealer) top off the refrigerant this last time too.
Both hydraulic shuttles so no clutch to wear out either. Both have the creep gears and the 2 speed pto.
Be my last tractors I ever own. I fully expect them to outlast me.
The mechanically injected pre 4 tractors are really increasing in value too. Told my wife, when I pass, don't sell them cheap .
I believe most contaminant issue with fuel come from excessive handling more than anything else. My fuel supplier drops my fuel in the bulk tank and I pump it into the tractors. Minimal handling involved. I do add biocide to the tank and powerservice plus I use Archoil AR 6500 fuel additive (I know snake oil) but we all have the snake oil thing...lol Archoil has really improved the operation of my Powerstroke Ford pickup so why not.
I bought the first one in 2002 and the second one in 2004 and I thought my wife would kill me when I did. She understand now that an old man like me really needs 2 tractors because constantly changing implements is a royal pain and I usually need her to help me anyway. Getting pretty crotchety and surviving cancer didn't help any.
Things I used to do and thought nothing of are now monumental tasks that take planning. Tough getting old.
