Over the past 6 months I have purchased a used John Deere tractor with attachments and recently an 8251 Gator. Both of these were a couple of years old and very gently used
The tractor had about 63 hours and the Gator has 171 hours. I must be snake bit because the tractor developed a hydraulic leak within the first 3 hours of use and had to go to the dealer for repairs.
It was out of warranty so I was on it for the total bill of almost $!400.
Now, after only 2 hours of gentle use the Gator has locked up in low. I can't get it out of gear, I can't start it and I can't move it. Someone from the dealer is coming out to see if we can "rock it" out of gear.
I have had Kubota tractors for over 30 years and have had very little problems with them.
Is this a John Deere quality issue? Is this a dealer issue? Should I contact someone at John Deere directly and see what they can do to help? I am concerned that I may be facing another significant repair bill on this Gator that I have had only 2 hours of use with. The prior owner only used Gator to go back and forth on a dirt road to get her mail.
I am considering having them take the Gator back, repair it and sell it.
I appreciate any comments that might help.
The tractor had about 63 hours and the Gator has 171 hours. I must be snake bit because the tractor developed a hydraulic leak within the first 3 hours of use and had to go to the dealer for repairs.
It was out of warranty so I was on it for the total bill of almost $!400.
Now, after only 2 hours of gentle use the Gator has locked up in low. I can't get it out of gear, I can't start it and I can't move it. Someone from the dealer is coming out to see if we can "rock it" out of gear.
I have had Kubota tractors for over 30 years and have had very little problems with them.
Is this a John Deere quality issue? Is this a dealer issue? Should I contact someone at John Deere directly and see what they can do to help? I am concerned that I may be facing another significant repair bill on this Gator that I have had only 2 hours of use with. The prior owner only used Gator to go back and forth on a dirt road to get her mail.
I am considering having them take the Gator back, repair it and sell it.
I appreciate any comments that might help.