Pickup Checklist

[c5er]

Going to pickup the new BX2360 w/ FEL and Snowblower.

Does anyone have a checklist of things i should look for on at pickup time?

 

[TripleR]

1. Hour meter
2. Do the tires all match
3. Fluid levels
4. Check closely for any rust or paint damage/deteoriation.
5. Lights working properly.
6. Make sure you pay close attention to the delivery instructions.

When you get home READ YOUR MANUAL, highlighter might be helpful.

All I can think of off hand, but will be thinking about it.

 

[TripleR]

Oh, check for leaks.

 

[Marshall]

When you recieve your new Kubota there is a pre-delievery inspection sheet.
This will require your signature if your happy.

 

[newbury]

Look it over like you plan on keeping it. If there's rust on it, if there's a scratch on it, if the color is off and you don't like it please don't accept it and then come whining to the forum how the seller did you wrong.

Many of us put up with a nick here or there, some faded paint, etc. Others complain if a fly leaves tracks in the wax.

Make sure it works to your expectations.

Check the fluids with the attachments at different levels. It makes a BIG difference. See this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/147705-hydraulic-level.html

 

[thavil]

In my opinion, this needs to be added to each model's manual: Re-check front axle fluid after a few hours of operation. It should be a daily check but I think most owners don't check it each use.

The front axle fluid probably won't be fully settled in the axle housings on delivery. Mine, along with many others, was about 1 quart low of SUDT when I checked at 5 hours.

 

[bpattie]

about the only other thing to add is if you are not familiar with the model, have them show you how all things work and the location of things you need to check regularly. Manuals will show you this but sometimes the drawings are not as easy to picture as opposed to having seen it.

 

[BXpanded]

Going to pickup the new BX2360 w/ FEL and Snowblower.

Does anyone have a checklist of things i should look for on at pickup time?

Ahhh! You'll get so excited you'll forget anything we'd tell you anyway! ENJOY!

 

[Evil the Weasel]

2. Do the tires all match

It's pretty common to have different brands on the front and rear. Maybe not for this model but for many other Kubotas.

 

[riptides]

Don't forget the hat from the dealer.

 

[psvines]

Going to pickup the new BX2360 w/ FEL and Snowblower.

Does anyone have a checklist of things i should look for on at pickup time?

My BX2660 was delivered to my house, and the dealer didn't have time to wait for me to get home and meet them. He was supposed to call me at work to arrange the time. It was there when I got home, and I never got the delivery explanations. Thank goodness for TBN!

One of the two bolts was missing on the 4wd lever, made that operation very difficult. The 12V socket was missing. Otherwise, all was in order.

 

[radioman]

cig socket is missing ? thats odd! Do you see a hole where its supposed to be ? Its under the seat near the floorpan, not in dashboard where I think it should be. Congrats on the machine though. I am sure you are driving it around right now and playing with it before going to work tomarrow! ENJOY! I know I did. I had red mulch ready for it when my BX arrived.

 

[TripleR]

It's pretty common to have different brands on the front and rear. Maybe not for this model but for many other Kubotas.

There was a thread on here or another form in which many complained about mismatched and leaking tires, so I prefer matched tires. I have seen tires from different manufacturers that had actual diameter different than another tire of the same size, but different brand.

I have a big tractor with different brands on front and back and when in 4WD you can see the front tires rotating faster and tearing up the ground. Another one with mismatched tires seem fine.

Out of curiosity, when I had to buy new tires I went to several dealers of John Deere, Case and Kubota and all had matching tires on new tractors; maybe it was just a fluke.

I did have the infamous leaking left front tire which was replaced and reported to a Kubota rep who said they were aware of and looking into this. My tires are Traction Masters.

 

[Mr. Ace]

A buyer's delivery/pick-up checklist is very important, and the suggestions here are good. A good dealer should leave no stone unturned and you should be able to zip through the list. My dealer did not seem to have any quality checks in place and apparently delivers tractors pot-luck. Add to list prior to forking over any money: get the serial and engine number in advance, and determine independently of your dealer, the date of manufacture. If the tractor has been sitting on dealer lots for many months, your final price should reflect this