[AT] Kubota followup

Mon Jun 29 04:45:53 PDT 2020

I could not agree more!  I've got a bunch of data tag stories, but I'll
share the most recent one from a few weeks ago.  As background, I repair
and maintain (and program, tool, set up, operate...) older Japanese CNC
lathes circa 1990's.  They are equipped with bar feeders that pump oil to
the bar chamber, purpose being simply to let the bar spin quieter and
faster.  Most have separate tanks, but one in particular uses the enclosure
itself as a sump - about 40 gallons.  A pneumatic cylinder recently blew a
seal.  These days pneumatic cylinders have become disposable, commodity
items, but not this one.  I had to figure out who made it and then hope
rebuild kits were available.  No data tag.  I threw a hail-mary pass and
drained the 40 gallons (yeah, I keep eight 5-gallon pails nearby) and lo
and behold, there's the data tag down there at the bottom!  A pretty robust
material, still legible, but the adhesive had given up after a couple
decades living in an oil bath.

SO

On Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 6:20 PM <bradloomis at charter.net> wrote:

> I am thankful that our local Deere dealership keeps good records. The 455
> I use at work didn’t have a data tag and I was needing parts. I called,
> knew the original purchasing company in a different city, bought out by
> present owners and they gave me the serial. Not bad for a 1999 model
> machine. I now have the S/N recorded.
>
> Data tags have been a pet peeve of mine for as long as I’ve been working.
> Nothing beats a good stamped metal tag. SEW Eurodrive does this. Companies
> that use paper and other crappy non-lasting tags are despicable. Finding
> parts for things that you’re guessing at or trying to describe over the
> phone is annoying at best. Nothing like being able to read a 30, 40, or
> even older tag on a refrigeration unit or a tractor, or whatever it may be.
> Then there are those that remove them to take to the parts house. A special
> place in hell for them.
>
> Bradford
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> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Henry
> Miller
> *Sent:* Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:49 PM
> *To:* at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AT] Kubota followup
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> John deere refers to theirs as VIN. I believe it follows the same format
> as cat VINs, but I have never looked close. I wouldn't be surprised if
> Kubota does the same.
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> Either way, if it was stolen and the owner had it the police si have that
> in their list of stolen items. Though I'm not sure how to get them to check
> that for you. It shouldn't be hard, I just don't know.
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> --
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>   Henry Miller
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>   hank at millerfarm.com
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> On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, at 16:39, Dennis Johnson wrote:
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> Bob, Brian,
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> I understand serial number, but that is different than a VIN number. VIN
> numbers are very specific identifying manufacture, etc.
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> Dennis
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jun 28, 2020, at 3:48 PM, "rbrooks at hvc.rr.com" <rbrooks at hvc.rr.com>
> wrote:
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>  Dennis,
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> The serial number of the tractor
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> Bob
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jun 28, 2020, at 3:37 PM, Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com>
> wrote:
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>  What VIN??
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> Dennis
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jun 28, 2020, at 10:37 AM, "rbrooks at hvc.rr.com" <rbrooks at hvc.rr.com>
> wrote:
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>  Jim
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> If you have a contact at the police department tell them your concerns and
> ask them to query the VIN
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> Bob
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jun 28, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Jim Thomson <macowboy at comcast.net> wrote:
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> We took some time yesterday to go and view the Kubota 2301. It was located
> right in the heart of Providence, RI and the last place you would expect a
> tractor. The tractor is a 2017 B2301 with 154 hours on it. The initial
> impression was that it looked good. Closer inspection showed some scratches
> on the hood and the holes in the radiator screen. One of the headlights was
> also cracked. It looks like someone ran into some sharp brush which cracked
> the head light and poked holes in the radiator screen. The bucket was
> straight and the loader had no slop in it . The loader picked up the
> tractor with no issues. The three point worked as it should. Some negatives
> I saw. The loader pins did not have much visible grease out of the
> fittings. The next thing I noticed is that the oil filter was still the
> original Kubota grey color. I have been lead to believe that replacements
> are white in color. The new owner states that the original owner had the 50
> hour service done but I am suspicious. The biggest item I saw was that when
> I asked for a title/certificate of origin, he said that he didn't get one
> from the previous owner. I am almost positive that you have to have some
> type of documentation for a machine like this to prove ownership. Is there
> a way to determine if this tractor was stolen?  The new owner was also
> concerned that he may have a "hot" tractor. If there is a method or web
> site you can point me to it would be greatly appreciated.
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> Jim Thomson
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> Rehoboth, MA
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