Buying Advice Powerstar T4.75

[englewoodcowboy]

Sorry to hear about your tractor but every brand out there has a lemon now and then. I have talked to several locals that have the T4 and they love them. No problems other than the ones they created themselfves by improper maintenance is all that they reported.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Update. I will be tradeing off my 75c. Only 61 hours on it, spent more time in shop than in my barn. I would recomend buying anything other than the powerstar line of tractors.

What issues has it been in the shop for?

 

[tanker8]

Transmission shifting issues, It is now going back to shop again. Transmission is stuck in 2nd gear. May have to split tractor to fix it this time. All the loader hoses had to be replaced, due to a manufacturing defect. Tractor was delivered with loader not functioning. 4WD cable linkage froze up. This tractor sets in the barn most of the time. Instrument panel quit working. Case won't buy it back, dealer won't deal on a different tractor. Going to trade it off on a new Kubota is what I am thinking about.

 

[Piston]

Tanker,
That is too bad to hear. It must be aggravating as can be to not have the dealer back you up when something like this happens. You certainly shouldn't be having all those problems with a brand new tractor. I'd be interested to hear the outcome if you don't mind keeping us updated.

 

[tanker8]

Dealership found problem and said parts are 5 weeks out. Talked with sales manager about tradeing on a new Kubota
and he quotes me retail price to wholesale price for my tractor. Anyone looking to buy a new piece of equipment stay away from dealership in Washington Indiana, they will not take care of there customers.

 

[Piston]

Tanker, that's good they found the problem, can you share what it was? It might be helpful to others down the road if they experience the same thing. There is another thread going right now about a problem with the John Deere 5M series hydraulics and the dealers don't know much about it, it sounds like other members posting is what really helps solve a problem sometimes. It's too bad you ended up with some bad luck, seems like that happens once in a while with all manufacturers, Kubota included.

 

[tanker8]

I agree all makes have issues from time to time, but the dealer will try to keep the customer happy. This dealer won't even try. I will be trading with another dealer. They never told me what was wrong,(I didn't ask) just that parts are 5 weeks out. They won't give me a loaner unit either. I had always owned New Holland before, so I thought Case (being the same company) would be good also. I will be never own another red tractor again. The dealers make the brand in my opinion.
The dealer in Washington Indiana isn't worth a dime.

 

[tanker8]

The 75C is going down the road. Talked to my New Holland dealer and told him the issues I was having with my Case IH, He hooked me up with a new T4040 with FEL. Gave me a solid deal. Made me happy anyways. Glad to be rid of the case dealer. The 75C was the first and last red tractor I will ever own.

 

[DT86]

The 75C is going down the road. Talked to my New Holland dealer and told him the issues I was having with my Case IH, He hooked me up with a new T4040 with FEL. Gave me a solid deal. Made me happy anyways. Glad to be rid of the case dealer. The 75C was the first and last red tractor I will ever own.

Aren't those basically the same tractor in a different color?

 

[tanker8]

No the T4040 is in no way comparable with the powerstar series. The T4000's are a lot heavier built.