New Kubota hydraulic hose issue.

RichM752 · May 3, 2017

Dang. Got a hydraulic hose leaking inside backhoe boom on my nearly new L47TLB.
Things happen, I know. 7 hoses tucked tightly inside boom, all "protected" with the mesh type hose covering, so impossible to see which hose is the problem. Called dealer, no problem, they can take care of it, and its covered under warranty. The bummer is that the next available date to get work done is May 15.
I guess it's back to shovel and wheelbarrow.

RjCorazza · May 4, 2017

I feel your pain. My 4060 was delivered with leaking connections also. Mine dripped down the transmission case, causing me to initially believe there was a major issue. Unlike your case, my leaks were on the rear remotes which was an easy fix. Hope you get it fixed soon....

RichM752 · May 5, 2017

All fixed. I swear I checked all fittings on both ends. Unloved the tractor when I got there. I was at the service counter, hadn't even talked to the writer, when the sales rep walked by and asked how i was doing. Told him of my problem, and that I wasn't happy about having to wait for days to get it taken care of. He in turn walked me to the shop, corralled the first two mechanics he saw, and told them to "take care of this guy". Had the tractor in an open bay, crow's foot with extension, 7 minutes minutes later I was loading her back on the trailer for the trip home. No charge, and with my tail between my legs, I made the return trip home.

JOHNTHOMAS · May 5, 2017

Over the years and with purchasing many new Kubotas I've had a few leak at a fitting. I just tightened the fitting and went on. A piece of toilet paper will show where a leak is in plumbing (water/fluids) real quick after cleaning/drying with paper towels/rag.

Luke'sScreenName · May 5, 2017

RichM752 said:
All fixed. I swear I checked all fittings on both ends. Unloved the tractor when I got there. I was at the service counter, hadn't even talked to the writer, when the sales rep walked by and asked how i was doing. Told him of my problem, and that I wasn't happy about having to wait for days to get it taken care of. He in turn walked me to the shop, corralled the first two mechanics he saw, and told them to "take care of this guy". Had the tractor in an open bay, crow's foot with extension, 7 minutes minutes later I was loading her back on the trailer for the trip home. No charge, and with my tail between my legs, I made the return trip home.

Now that's service!