lost my steering wheel

[bindian]

Today, while digging a large oak tree up with 116 hours on my 6520, my steering wheel came off in my hands while I was reprositioning the BH. I am glad I wasn't driving down the road in 12th gear when it came off. It was simple to reinstall. But please, Mahindra support, let them know they have to torque the nut.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Thomas]

DANG,that would have put a puzzle look on anyones face...glad you weren't traveling.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Now that's a real "Awww Sh---!" BobG in VA

 

[Keith_B]

Out of curiousity, is the wheel installed by Mahindra or the dealer? I don't know how the Mahindras arrive at the dealers. I was under the impression that they arrive fully assembled, but I am not sure.

The local Kubota dealer gets his Kubotas in a crate with several things needing to be installed, I didn't know if Mahindras arrived in the same condition.

 

[Dougster]

Today, while digging a large oak tree up with 116 hours on my 6520, my steering wheel came off in my hands while I was reprositioning the BH. I am glad I wasn't driving down the road in 12th gear when it came off. It was simple to reinstall. But please, Mahindra support, let them know they have to torque the nut.
hugs, Brandi

Glad you weren't hurt. Funny that there was no warning... looseness or rattle, etc.

All I can say is Thank God this happened to someone who could rationally and technically deal with it.

Dougster

 

[DavesTractor]

Out of curiousity, is the wheel installed by Mahindra or the dealer? I don't know how the Mahindras arrive at the dealers. I was under the impression that they arrive fully assembled, but I am not sure.

The local Kubota dealer gets his Kubotas in a crate with several things needing to be installed, I didn't know if Mahindras arrived in the same condition.

The steering wheel is installed at one of three places, Calhoun Georgia, Houston Texas, or Red Bluff California. I can assure you it wasn't done in Red Bluff . It sounds like someone just forgot to tighten the nut. Fortunately, it came off at a non-critical (as far as safety) time.

 

[Keith_B]

The steering wheel is installed at one of three places, Calhoun Georgia, Houston Texas, or Red Bluff California. I can assure you it wasn't done in Red Bluff . It sounds like someone just forgot to tighten the nut. Fortunately, it came off at a non-critical (as far as safety) time.

My tractor came out of the Calhoun, GA assembly plant. I was thinking that the dealer installed the loader, loaded the tires and did the final checks on everything; but the rest of the assembly was already completed.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Mahindra gives the dealer the choice of who installs the loader.

 

[bindian]

Out of curiousity, is the wheel installed by Mahindra or the dealer? I don't know how the Mahindras arrive at the dealers. I was under the impression that they arrive fully assembled, but I am not sure.

The local Kubota dealer gets his Kubotas in a crate with several things needing to be installed, I didn't know if Mahindras arrived in the same condition.

My 6520 came with it's loader on and ready to work. My dealer installed the BH. I helped install the canopy, and I installed the BH thumb. I really can't see a 9300 pound tractor in a crate.
hugs, Brandi

 

[DavesTractor]

My 6520 came with it's loader on and ready to work. My dealer installed the BH. I helped install the canopy, and I installed the BH thumb. I really can't see a 9300 pound tractor in a crate.
hugs, Brandi

We call them crates or frames, they are made out of steel. The big tractors come in double stacked. Takes a healthy, but compact, forklift to pull them out of the container. Of course with no tires, no rops, no loader, etc., they are lighter. Although still heavier than a comparable Kubota field ready with a loader. I must admit, before someone brings it to my attention, the heavy weight works against us for orchard mowing where we really just need a lighter tractor with a lot of HP, so one size does not fit all.

 

[Keith_B]

We call them crates or frames, they are made out of steel. The big tractors come in double stacked. Takes a healthy, but compact, forklift to pull them out of the container. Of course with no tires, no rops, no loader, etc., they are lighter. Although still heavier than a comparable Kubota field ready with a loader. I must admit, before someone brings it to my attention, the heavy weight works against us for orchard mowing where we really just need a lighter tractor with a lot of HP, so one size does not fit all.

The local Kubota dealer has them stacked that way like cord wood, especially early in the year. I think they order a bunch of tractors at the beginning of the model year, and frown upon placing orders afterward. When I was shopping for a tractor this particular dealer didn't act like they wanted to price an L4400 or GL4330 to me, as they didn't have one on the lot. I don't see any purpose in dealers acting like it is painful for them to give prices on their products, so I looked elsewhere.

 

[bindian]

We call them crates or frames, they are made out of steel. The big tractors come in double stacked. Takes a healthy, but compact, forklift to pull them out of the container. Of course with no tires, no rops, no loader, etc., they are lighter. Although still heavier than a comparable Kubota field ready with a loader. I must admit, before someone brings it to my attention, the heavy weight works against us for orchard mowing where we really just need a lighter tractor with a lot of HP, so one size does not fit all.

Dave,
When I say crate, I think of crates made out of wood. My dealer just takes their gooseneck down the road a piece to Tomball, now Houston. What do y'all do with the steel frames?

 

[DavesTractor]

Dave,
When I say crate, I think of crates made out of wood. My dealer just takes their gooseneck down the road a piece to Tomball, now Houston. What do y'all do with the steel frames?

The 4110's come in wooden crates, but all the other series have metal frames. We assemble mostly the 15 series, which use angle iron frames. We give the frames away to a guy that recycles them. He makes a little, and we keep our yard clean.

 

[Cacinok]

The local Kubota dealer has them stacked that way like cord wood, especially early in the year. I think they order a bunch of tractors at the beginning of the model year, and frown upon placing orders afterward. When I was shopping for a tractor this particular dealer didn't act like they wanted to price an L4400 or GL4330 to me, as they didn't have one on the lot. I don't see any purpose in dealers acting like it is painful for them to give prices on their products, so I looked elsewhere.

i agree keith, if dealers want the sale, they should be willing to quote prices whenever asked. my local dealer does not reorder product beginning about the middle of November and continuing through the end of the year. he basically stated he trys to reduce the amount of inventory taxes he pays for everything in his store and on the lot as of December 31. i drive by his place on the way to and from work and the first two weeks of january are like christmas. truckload after truckload of shiny new tractors are brought it.

 

[civesnedfield]

The 4110's come in wooden crates, but all the other series have metal frames. We assemble mostly the 15 series, which use angle iron frames. We give the frames away to a guy that recycles them. He makes a little, and we keep our yard clean.

Dave you should look at the current scrap iron prices. Your clean yard may be costing more than you think.

 

[DavesTractor]

Dave you should look at the current scrap iron prices. Your clean yard may be costing more than you think.

That thought has been nagging at me. We also go through a lot of pallets, same guy gets them. Of course on the positive side, I don't mind if the guy makes some money. Fuel is expensive and the time to handle it cost him something. He is a retired Vietnam vet, and a great guy.

 

[civesnedfield]

That thought has been nagging at me. We also go through a lot of pallets, same guy gets them. Of course on the positive side, I don't mind if the guy makes some money. Fuel is expensive and the time to handle it cost him something. He is a retired Vietnam vet, and a great guy.

If that's the case Dave I am not going to tell you the current price or even suggest you look into it. Any one that has served our country deserves alot more than any of us can possibly offer.

 

[DavesTractor]

If that's the case Dave I am not going to tell you the current price or even suggest you look into it. Any one that has served our country deserves alot more than any of us can possibly offer.

Exactly. Plus he is a bit of a hermit, we are his social connection. It's not all about the $$$.

 

[MikeD74T]

Hard to believe that in 17 replies nobody cracked funny re: "the loose nut behind the wheel". Can't imagine the look on your face. MikeD74T

 

[jwcinpk]

Could be worse. My wife's grandpa lost the wheel on his brand new Deere. Worst part is they blamed him.