New Holland Powerstar 4.75 review 350hrs

[constructionguru]

I have been searching all over on google and forum searches and have not seen many New (2014 and up) Powerstar reviews or updates so I figured I would post a 350 hr update for all to read. It seems 2012-2013 models were still getting the bugs worked out and some owners had issues. I purchased mine in April of 2016.

Repairs to date under warranty
-Hydraulic leak @ filter housing (10 hrs) Ended up being a hairline crack in the cast housing, dealer sent field mechanic 44 miles with new housing, they said they have seen it before on the same model.
-Loader would not lift (45 hrs) Loader control cable was supposed to be double nutted from the factory and wasn't, nut backed off and cable failed. Dealer sent mechanic with new cable and hardware. No issues since (I do not have the self leveling loader)
-Slow Hydraulic leak next to draft control connection above rear axle housing (ended up being a o-ring not properly installed from factory, they fixed this when they fixed to loader cable.
-Lost ac/batt light on while cutting klein field (180 hrs) Belt was shredded, not sure if I hit something or what?? Called dealer to see if it was covered, they said they would need to look at it and see. They sent a mechanic with a new belt and did not charge me. All is good now
- My air seat leaks down really slow but I haven't called that in.......

I use this machine probably harder than most because I am so used to running construction equipment and pushing everything I own to the limits. By no means do I baby it. I cut and bale hay, mow with a 8' shredder, lift more than I should often. Disc, grade, plow, and do everything in between. I would buy the same machine again but I would probably add the E PTO. Has anyone used this much? Does it make a difference in fuel economy?? (I would assume it does) Anyways it has been a good machine so far and I was skeptical about the Tier 4 but haven't had 1 issue with that. My dealer is awesome and very responsive and that has a lot to do with buying a machine.






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[dkellytn75]

I also have the 2016 Powerstar 4.75. Only 2 issues for me. The keeper on the rear axle wasn't seated properly from the factory. Caused the rear axel to pull out and lost all the fluid. Down time was 3 days. Second one was the battery cable running to the fuse block under the hood came loose, causing me to lose power. Fixed in about a hr. My seat also leaks down slowly. I find myself adding air about once a week. My 4.75 is exactly one year old this month. I have 550 hard hrs on it. Pretty much wide open dragging dirt with a 7' box blade all day. Took the bucket and brackets off and sold them. All I do is box blade work here in Florida. This is by far the most comfortable tractor ive had. Reliability has been outstanding. I will absolutely buy again when in the market.