It seems that my Kubota tractor's fuel tank has been failing for a while. It started as a very slow leak but got worse as I ignored it (imagine that.) The first time the tank drained during a period of non-use left me only pouring a little fuel in when I needed to operate the tractor.
Well, when it started completely draining the tank AND I got motivated to load it up and take it in, I did. It seems that the tank is in a well protected loacation (read the tractor was built around it.) It was hypothesized that this model's cab was an afterthought for a non-cab version but who knows for sure?
Anyway I got a look at the tank when it was removed and the two halves are welded together, it would seem, by a robot welder since NO one is that steady and that neat, not even Dave!. I'm not sure why my tank welds failed.
My dealer gave me the number of the folks at the regional Kubota operation in Fort Worth, Texas. I left a message and got a call back.
This is the part that separates superior customer service attitude from tough luck buddy type outfits. I got a call back from a central region guy named Kent who said he would ship my dealer a free tank as he didn't want me to pursue my cost cutting plan of welding the tank halves.
Kubota comes through again with superior customer relations! The tank with shipping and tax would have come close to $400. I still get to pay the R&R for the cab and a few other minor things I'm having taken care of plus a complete service BUT thanks to the customer support attitude of Kubota I will have a new not repaired tank and save nearly $400.
Oh, I forgot to mention... this tractor has 689 hours and is well out of warranty.
To quote the "RICH KID" of the our gang comics, Things of great grace, beauty, or speed are customarily referred to in the feminine gender." Trust me, my tractor is named Kubby and I'm sure you know that it is a SHE!
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