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Poorly fabricated machine broken,where do I stand?

Yale

Member
Livestock Farmer
Today using a machine which we purchased 18 months ago the top link attachment structure has ripped from the main frame.

Last year under warranty we had another major part of the machine replaced due to faulty welding and fabrication.

The machine has been used only by myself with extra care taken since the first failure.

Where do we stand with the machine as it would be out of 12 month warranty however I'm sure an engineer would report welding with no penetration.

Or is this an insurance issue?

Was supplied by a reputable local dealer with a large tractor franchise.

Not going to mention the brand yet as may be unfair.

Thanks in advance for opinions.
 

Yale

Member
Livestock Farmer
Could you post a picture without incriminating anyone?
I'd be interested to see the failure.
Just took a pic
IMG_6058.JPG
 

Dave W

Member
Location
chesterfield
That side weld has been doing nothing at all
Indeed. The rust behind it looks old whereas the ripped out bit on top looks fresh.

Without knowing the full details I'd say this has all the hallmarks of what I call speed bump damage. i.e. Hitting a bump too fast on the road and the implement bouncing up and crashing back down and the top link taking all the hit.
 

Forever Fendt

Member
Location
Derbyshire
That side weld has been doing nothing at all
that looks like it has been done downhand with mig a waste of time as no penetration to the parent metal,the welds along the top look ok as it has torn the section away perhaps caused by slight movement as the welds on the front have been allowing it to flex so yet again a machine designed by someone who as no idea what it needs to stand up to in daily use/abuse
 

Yale

Member
Livestock Farmer
Indeed. The rust behind it looks old whereas the ripped out bit on top looks fresh.

Without knowing the full details I'd say this has all the hallmarks of what I call speed bump damage. i.e. Hitting a bump too fast on the road and the implement bouncing up and crashing back down and the top link taking all the hit.

It is field equipment which in operation runs with the arms down and top link taking pressure to allow ground contouring.
 
as usual these days built down to a price, thin steel , no extra webs and braces ,,, any one remember J W BLENCH machines ,,,they never broke , you could not lift em for the heavy construction,,, sure someone will say got more powerfull tractors these days ,but that must mean they should make it stronger now
 

Yale

Member
Livestock Farmer
as usual these days built down to a price, thin steel , no extra webs and braces ,,, any one remember J W BLENCH machines ,,,they never broke , you could not lift em for the heavy construction,,, sure someone will say got more powerfull tractors these days ,but that must mean they should make it stronger now

On 70 hp tractor.

Not powered or soil engaging,simply runs on the land behind tractor.
 

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