Welders advice..

[mtg65]

I have a brand new MF1533 with a 1525 FEL. I just noticed what looks like a crack in the weld on the lower right arm. I attached pics…any opinions or advice?

Thanks

 

[MrSteve]

How old is the tractor? You have 2 years to get it taken care of from time of "new".

In any case it dose look like the weld has "removed" from the one side... I am not a welder, but you would have to grind all the old weld off, then just weld the seem again, maybe 1 hr worth off work at the most.

 

[MikeD74T]

Although it could be slag covering the weld that was painted over & is beginning to pull off I'm betting it's just a poor wire feed weld. It's possible for a poor weld to adhere to only one part. You have pictures, tap it with a screw driver or chisel to chip off some of the paint. If it's a crack, which I think it is, it can be easily welded properly. MikeD74T

 

[mtg65]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[philbuilt]

Call your dealer! You paid good money to not have to deal with things like that. If the tractor had allot of hard hours on it and looked used than a weld would be okay. That paint in the picture looked so new that I could see myself in it. LOL Do your self a favor and have them replace it and not repair it.
Phil

 

[SPYDERLK]

Thats a faulty place in the factory weld that is initiating the crack. It will progagate. Company should pay for professional repair.
larry

 

[mtg65]

Call your dealer! You paid good money to not have to deal with things like that. If the tractor had allot of hard hours on it and looked used than a weld would be okay. That paint in the picture looked so new that I could see myself in it. LOL Do your self a favor and have them replace it and not repair it.
Phil

You’re absolutely right! The last thing I want is to have any future problems that could have been avoided. I will be seeing the dealer next week to see what he has to say.

Aside from that I love the tractor! Plenty of power etc.. I am well into my first project.

 

[mtg65]

Just to update: MF is going to replace the FEL frame altogether - no hassels. They are shipping a new one and should be here within a week or so. I'm glad that I purchased from a Manufacturer and dealer who stands behind their products!