Massey 1734 Leaking Coolant

[LukeDuke30]

My 1734 has about 230 hours on it now. I had it out for a few hours last weekend, and noticed last night there were a few drips of coolant dripping off the front axle. I started it, and let it run and it proceeded to begin dripping worse. It appears to be coming from the bottom right side of the radiator, and quite possibly the hose. It doesn't seem to leak any further when I shut it of. See attached pic: arrow is pointing to the bottom right radiator hose connection. It is under warranty but I never thought I would be replacing a hose this soon considering the hours, and the fact that it sits in a insulated garage. I contacted the dealer but would like to pinpoint the problem before any service work is performed.

Anyone have any similar experiences with hoses leaking this early?

 

[countrybumpkin]

Check the hose clamp, more than likely they need tightened a bit.

 

[LukeDuke30]

Unfortunately it wasn't the hose. The radiator has a small hole on the bottom rear side. I can see it bubbling out, and the fan is throwing the antifreeze around.
I called the dealer and of course the radiator is not under warranty any longer. The tractor is only 3 years old with a 5 year power train warranty. New Radiator is $700. I am disappointed that after only 230 hours the radiator has developed a hole especially in a spot where nothing can get to it. Has anyone ever had their radiator repaired?