update on loader cracks

[joe48]

Wallace, Depratt, or anyone else;

What is the latest on the 120 crack problem?
I have been using mine pretty hard lately doing a lot of excavation and landscaping and the cracks have spread almost going around the curve of the tube.
This is making me pretty nervous and think I need to do something pretty soon. I didn't want to just weld them up until I find out what kind of repair that Kioti will comeup with. I assume they will probably use some kind of reinforcement, plate bars etc, after welding and grinding the cracks.
Has anybody had contact with the factory about this lately?
I appreciate all the help evreyone gives everybody else on this site.
BTW the TMI hour meter I put on works great and easier and cheaper to install than a new dash unit.
Joe48

 

[Steverino]

Same here, mine have traveled to the edge too. I would hope we hear something soon. -Steve

 

[IslandTractor]

I checked a while ago with Kioti and they told me they had approved a repair program and were manufacturing parts before announcing it to the dealers. As I recall they were supposed to announce the program sometime in November.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

how dare you ask that question!

 

[IslandTractor]

how dare you ask that question!

You seem in good spriits. How was the vacation?

 

[Hard]

I heard that there was not a problem with the steel cracking. It really is just a paint defect. The paint is the only thing cracking, not the steel beneath. I think the repair will be a tube of factory original touch up paint. Supposed to be sent out to owners right away. Good thing it's not a major problem.

 

[IslandTractor]

It really is just a paint defect. The paint is the only thing cracking, not the steel beneath.

Nah, Orange paint doesn't crack. Right Neil?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Nah, Orange paint doesn't crack. Right Neil?

No way, its made out of depleted uranium straigt from Iran! Kubota's are invincible against the forces of nature!

The vacation was great by the way. I was on a Cruise to the southern Caribbean. I am a huge advocate of Royal Caribbean now. Its about the most vacation for you buck you can get.

 

[TBDonnelly]

No way, its made out of depleted uranium straigt from Iran! Kubota's are invincible against the forces of nature!

The vacation was great by the way. I was on a Cruise to the southern Caribbean. I am a huge advocate of Royal Caribbean now. Its about the most vacation for you buck you can get.

Now that you're back from vacation you may want to check on your oranges crooked loader syndrome.

Don

 

[Steve_Miller]

My bucket was like that the other day until I noticed one rear tire was low on air?

Steve