Inspecting Your Dealer's Work When Your New Tractor is Delivered (20 items to check)
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- I've been wanting to do a video for a long time dealing with some items you need to check when you purchase a new tractor. As I'm posting, it's spring, and a lot of folks are shopping for new tractors, including my neighbor Chuck, who was nice enough to let me use his beautiful place and his new tractor for the video.
A lot of folks get the new tractor and put it right to work, and, in a perfect world, they should have the piece of mind to know that everything was properly gone over at the dealership and the machine is field-ready. Unfortunately, in many dealerships, especially in the busy season, tractors are being assembled rapidly, to keep up with demand, and being pre-delivered by the person at the bottom end of the pecking order, usually a college kid, or seasonal hire. Trusting that person to make sure everything is ready on your brand new tractor is taking a big risk, not only for the longevity of the machine, but also for safety.
So, we're going to go over a checklist of twenty items to test on Chuck's tractor to make sure the dealer did their job. For this task you'll need:
1) a shop rag
2) A torque wrench with metric sockets and extensions
3) a tire gauge
4) grease...and I used WD-40 Specialist Superior Performance True Multi-Purpose Grease on the battery terminals and WD-40 Specialist Marine Grade Water Resistant Grease on all the zerks,
5) a can of WD-40 and I REALLY like their new EZ-REACH can (and thanks to the WD-40 people for supplying these items, I'm a pretty big fan of their products).
6) a paint pencil
7) the tractor owner's manual
I'm going over a 20 point checklist of items to check in the video, and if you want a copy of it, go to my website at asktractormike.... and you can download it. If you'll do everything on the checklist you'll know your local dealer did his job, and you'll have peace of mind and a pleasant start to tractor ownership while insuring it lasts you a long time.
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I just bought my first tractor last month. The dealer delivered it and spent an hour with me going over so many thing to look for and maintain every thing in top working order. He said when I have 50 hours on it they will come to my farm to do a free oil change and review all maintenance procedures with me. Several farmers recommended this dealership to me because of their incredible service saying even though he is fifty plus miles away he will treat you like he lives next door.
I've been enjoying your videos. Thank you for the thought and effort you put into them, they have been quite helpful.
Please post the name and location of the dealership. I definitely want to advertise and honor someone who has customer service figured out that well.
Paint pen to mark the bolts so you can see if they start to loosten.
That is good information to know, and practice. I checked my tractor and accessories upon arrival to make sure they was properly installed, and lubricated.
Informative as always Mike ;-) Thank you!
Man your checksheet was more useful than some of the official stuff that came with manual and log book
Our first tractor and were still waiting for the delivery of a B2650. I asked before we bought it if they made sure everything was right. Oil levels, grease, tire pressure, etc. The salesman said that's what we do! Now I know how to make sure. Allot to learn but so worth it. Thank you!
You're welcome...enjoy the new tractor!
Good buying tips, when dad brought his second hand tractor i made he brought oils like engine/hydraulic fluids, grease, filters, belts. Concern about dad safety I added fire extinguisher and first aid kit and emergency details. I hope buyers think about safety aspect most like been alone using tractor 👍
Mike, another great video. This is also a good primer for existing tractor owners. Thank you! Greg
Thanks Greg!
This goes for implements as well. I worked for a john deere dealership many years ago. Spring time is always busy, fixing issues, doing basic maintenance on grandpas lawn mower, putting together tractors and implements, on top of our daily work. Well, one day, a customer purchased a new john deere brush hog on a late Saturday afternoon and I was tasked with putting it together. Well, I have only done about million of these things this last week, so I can crank them out pretty quick. I got the customer loaded up and on his way. Monday, he came back.... with a blown gear box on the brush hog because I failed to remember the gear fluid. Simple mistake. They may be the best mechanic/technician on the planet, but everyone has off days. Always check everyone's work.
Thanks for getting back with me.
Right that in your owners manual too, phones get lost, broken and misplaced but you should always have your manual in a safe easy to access place.
Good advice that can be applied to all equipment, new & used. Thanks for posting & stay safe.
the checklist is a powerful thing and it should be used when new and for the entire life of the tractor as a reminder. nice work :)
Thank you Sir!
Thank you! I just took delivery of a new MX5800 and the dealer didn’t remove the slow moving vehicle sign that was between the engine and radiator. Also the next day I used the brush hog to find out they didn’t remove the metal bar used to hold it upright and my blade hit it. Needless to say the dealer was out the next day to take it back.
Ugh! Not a good way to start out...
Great info Mike! Very helpful! Thank you!
Excellant video! My new Mahindra 4540 arrives tomorrow!
70 hours so far and no problems. I love my 4540!
Great timing, Mike. I am within days of buying my first tractor!
great advice Mike you always do a super job.
Great video Mike! A lot of great info. Thank you
Good informative video.
Great videos! Much appreciate the info. Love the channel. Thank you
My dealer is a two man outfit. They do excellent work. I never worry about their work. It's the reason I bought a tractor from them. Didn't care about the tractor brand. That's how good the dealer is.
amazing
excellent information!
So helpful
Thanks Mike, I was looking but I can't find the checklist, is it on your site anymore ??
great video, great advice. that back end looks real busy.... what would you suggest for tie down points to tow? tie down with chain also, not straps. thx
I usually tie around the draw bar frame on the back and the axles on the front. Sometimes those are tough to get to with the chains. You may have to go to the rear axles on the back. I've seen guys go to the three point assembly on the back and I'm not in favor of that.
I was wondering how critical it would be to have the right pound feet on the bolts of the wheels. I for example never check this on my pickup truck (not even with a normal (non torque) wrench). So, should I get me a torque wrench and check this? Or just when getting the new tractor once and a while tighten them with a regular wrench? (I think here in Thailand the dealer might not even do it with a torque wrench but I will check with them).
I can't find the checklist on your website. is it gone?
They have been moved to the About/Contact Mike tab under the red banner at the top.
@@TractorMike thanks, just took delivery of a 2021 NH Workmaster 75
I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and have been watching all your videos and really enjoy them and they are very informative but you were saying to put grease on the battery terminals that used to be a standard thing to do but now with all the electronics that they have now you should never put grease on battery terminals they make a regular battery terminal sealer to stop corrosion and won’t create a voltage drop or drain
Great video. FWIW, there must be a reason WD40 is not allowed for aircraft use.
I love you tip thank you great job
I wish my Massey had a dipstick for the hydraulic fuel it has that level bubble that's kinda hard to see if the backhoes on..
That also works as a Spring check thru!
Yeah, I really wasn't thinking about that angle when I did it...great observation!
Keep up the geat vids!
Mike, thanks for the video. I’m looking to purchase the same torque wrench as you use. Do you have the Tekton 10-150 ft/lb model or the 25-250 ft/lb one? Thanks!
I actually have this one: amzn.to/2ZM83VG. Wish I had bought this one: amzn.to/37ybOAE because there are times when I need the 250 lbs of torque. I went the cheap way and wished I had gone ahead and got the 250 lb model.
Ok, I couldn't find the check sheet amongst all the other stuff on your website. Any chance you could post a link?
Thanks!
Sorry this is so hard to find. It's at the bottom of the "About/Contact MIke" page. If you would like for me to email it to you instead, just shoot me an email at mike@asktractormike.com and I'll send you a copy.
Got it Mike, thanks for the quick response! 👍
I couldn't find the 20 point check list on your website.
I'm sorry about this. It's hard to find, because it's under "About/Contact Mike." We don't have a good place to put these PDFs on the website without making everything cluttered. Here's a link: asktractormike.com/about-contact-mike/
Do you still have the list on your website! I have looked, but no luck finding it. Thx
Scott, shoot me an e-mail at mike@asktractormike.com and I'll send it to you.
Been looking to getting one of these tractors, do you know what your neighbor paid for that unit? L3901 is 24,500 around here plus 8300 for the backhoe
I'm not sure what the ticket showed but he traded in a larger, older tractor, so it would be difficult to know what the actual selling price would have been. He didn't get a backhoe, I wish he would have, that would be something I would try to borrow :).
I have my tractors and equipment insured so I have the serial numbers on my insurance policy as well
GOOD WISDOM!!!
Where do you find the checklist on your website?
Hi there! You'll find it under About/Contact Mike at the bottom of the page. Sorry it's so hard to find. Have a good 4th!
Any recommendations on a good torque wrench? Got some bolts that go up to 350 and also 406 lb-ft. Seems like those would be reserved for a technician to measure.
Not for the 406 lbs. That must take one whale of a cheater bar! I have a Tekton that I ordered off the Internet that goes up to 150 lbs that I like, you get up in those higher ranges and I'm not sure what you need but maybe a really good air wrench. Where are those bolts?
Thanks, Mike. So my operator's manual says the rear axle disk-to-flange bolts are supposed to be at 406 lb-ft. And the front axle bolts are 350.
could you do a video on installing a USB plug? something to charge a cell phone. unless you have already
Great idea Jesse, I'll put that on the list.
Been trying to get some of that new WD40 Marine grease but nobody carries it around me. They might have other versions but I want the marine grade...they'll gladly order it with a huge hazmat rate charge....frustrating! C'mon WD40!
Just to let you know UA-cam is doing a survey on your video. I gave it a high rating.
Today's date is 4-16-2017 at 3:00 est is when I saw it.
Thanks! I haven't heard of that, I wonder what Google is up to now...
I’d email the serial numbers to myself. This will ensure you have it as long as you have access to the email account.
Hi Mike, it'd be really helpful if you would provide a direct link to that 20 point checklist on your website. I just spent twenty minutes poking around asktractormike.com and I still can't find it. Getting quite frustrated.
Thanks for letting me know...they're here: asktractormike.com/about-contact-mike/ at the bottom of the page and I agree they need to be more prominent. Or e-mail me at mike@asktractormike.com and I'll send it to you direct. I have it on my to-do list for winter to make the website a little more intuitive, seems like a never ending job.
I just discovered your channel. Very entertaining, educational, and professional. I would suggest doing some videos on older tractors, like old farmalls and such, because often it's cheaper to buy an antique tractor with antique implements than to buy a brand new tractor by itself
Cheaper huh? Interesting.....
I went to your website I can't find your check list found the video for it but no printable check list.
If you'll e-mail me at mike@asktractormike.com I'll send it to you.
I e-mailed you my e-mail address thank you for the offer.