Kubota BX2680

[Sir Henry]

Gene, did they get your mower repaired yet?
I got back from camp yesterday and mowed for a bit. The mower kept losing power after I went out for a second round. Finally it would start and then stall after a few seconds. The same thing this am. I called the dealership and they would send someone to look at it tomorrow or if I could get it in today, they would have someone look at it while I waited. It had just had it's yearly service appointment that doubles my warranty, and it acted up after I picked it up. It smoothed out after 20 minutes or so. Yesterday was the second time I used it since the service. I was able to get it started and on the trailer. When I got to the dealership it stalled again after I took it off the trailer. I got it going again and the service manager got someone right on it. About 75 minutes later the service manager said it ran ok for him after they checked the fuel filter and some air had likely needed to be purged. I drove it home and finished the lawn. Not a ripple. That is the first bit of trouble I've had with it since buying it. It's green and that dealership is great. I realize others results may vary.

They delivered it this morning. The grass is really getting tall and it’s raining now and high winds so I can’t mow today. Tomorrow I’m going on a dinner train ride. I may have to mow it twice. Once high and then again lower.

Nothin runs like a Deere and nothin cost like one either. I have a close friend in the panhandle of Texas who has a green machine he paid over 500K for. It has about 200 hours on it and has gone through 2 front pto gear boxes and now they cant figure out how to keep the front pto from kicking out all the time. Needless to say hes not very happy with big green right now.

I like Dear Johns but don’t like the way they won’t allow farmers to fix their own tractors.

[Mags]

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I like Dear Johns but don’t like the way they won’t allow farmers to fix their own tractors.

That depends on the tractor model and what needs repair or maintenance. John Deere owners can still do their own repair and maintenance for the physical things. There are limitations for models with computer technologies.

Some of John Deere's equipment uses software locks and digital rights management (DRM) that restrict access to software diagnostic tools and repair functions. These restrictions are designed to prevent unauthorized access to the software.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFBF:
In January 2023, John Deere signed an MOU with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that includes provisions to ensure that farmers and independent repair shops have access to necessary software and documentation for repairs. However, this agreement also includes restrictions, such as preventing the resetting of immobilizer systems and downloading/modifying software.

We have the similar restrictions with new cars and trucks.

[daytime dave]

I hope your grass isn't too tall for just one pass. I'm running into the same thing.

[Sir Henry]

I hope your grass isn't too tall for just one pass. I'm running into the same thing.

It’s three days past one pass and it’s raining today plus I’m going on a dinner train ride.

Picture was taken yesterday just before the rain started.

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[rickhem]

That tractor is way, WAY too clean Gene!

[Sir Henry]

That tractor is way, WAY too clean Gene!

There is some birdshit on the hood if you look close. I think the crows aim for vehicles.

[Hatchdog]

That tractor is way, WAY too clean Gene!

There is some birdshit on the hood if you look close. I think the crows aim for vehicles.

Ain’t that the truth. The above pic sure puts the slope of your mow in perspective.

[Sir Henry]

That tractor is way, WAY too clean Gene!

There is some birdshit on the hood if you look close. I think the crows aim for vehicles.

Ain’t that the truth. The above pic sure puts the slope of your mow in perspective.

That’s not even the steepest place although the steepest isn’t much steeper.

[rickhem]

Love that parking meter.

[Headhog]

That tractor is way, WAY too clean Gene!

There is some birdshit on the hood if you look close. I think the crows aim for vehicles.

Think positive: it's a good thing cows don't fly.

Paul