neverfear
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- Location
- South Central MN
Bought a late model New Holland skidsteer from a local dealer 2 weeks ago. It has high hrs. so I knew I was gambling on motor and hydraulics issues but they checked out ok so I bought it.
When I bought it I asked the dealer " Is there anything wrong with it that would prevent it from being used right now" he replied no.
The thing has sat in my shop for 2 weeks without being moved while I fixed lights, heater and other odds and ends.
Now, I notice the ROPS cage is broken clean through on one side by the loader pivot. I highly doubt the dealer did not know this.
I got a limited "driveline" 50 hr. warranty on it which I assume means engine and hydraulics.
I can not locate a salvage machine for a replacement cage. The jack kit to lift the cab is $1800.00, I can"t use it like it is, so I have to fix it somehow.
I don't know if I have anything to go back to the dealer with other than they sold a machine with a damaged ROPS and it wasn't disclosed, and I'm not even sure they have to disclose it.
I'd imagine if they welded it they would also assume liability if something happened and the fix didn't hold so best for them to try and sell the machine broken and loose a repeat customer.
When I bought it I asked the dealer " Is there anything wrong with it that would prevent it from being used right now" he replied no.
The thing has sat in my shop for 2 weeks without being moved while I fixed lights, heater and other odds and ends.
Now, I notice the ROPS cage is broken clean through on one side by the loader pivot. I highly doubt the dealer did not know this.
I got a limited "driveline" 50 hr. warranty on it which I assume means engine and hydraulics.
I can not locate a salvage machine for a replacement cage. The jack kit to lift the cab is $1800.00, I can"t use it like it is, so I have to fix it somehow.
I don't know if I have anything to go back to the dealer with other than they sold a machine with a damaged ROPS and it wasn't disclosed, and I'm not even sure they have to disclose it.
I'd imagine if they welded it they would also assume liability if something happened and the fix didn't hold so best for them to try and sell the machine broken and loose a repeat customer.