6.7L Ford Issues...... Round TWO???

[Regcabguy]

The Hino rear axle is an Arvin/Meritor (Rockwell) set-up. Had to order rear axles and a few internals for a Hino wreck job here and had Arvin/Meritor part numbers right on the invoice. Not all of the truck is built from Jap components.



Just did a quick search and look, the front axle is Meritor also. transmission choices are Fuller 6-speed or Allison Auto. Springs are Hendrickson.



Cab and engine are Jap, balance of components are from this side of the big water.



Link to Hino vs. Freightliner M2 comparison here, read the specs down around page 6-7 or so. Kinda' interesting...

http://www.hino.com/download/143/file/Hino 268 vs International DuraStar Comparison.pdf



Mike.

Thanks for the info. I do know the Hino's of that year were cab/chassis assembled in the same plant Toyota built the T-100 that year. We added the hydraulic lifts and boxes here. I don't miss the job,but I sure miss that truck. I could always count on it.



In contrast,prior to the Hinos the boss purchased four Isuzus with a similiar configuration. They ate oil and brakes from day one and didn't have nearly the dependability.

 

[Grizzly]

Keep in mind that many Mazdas share their platform with Ford models.

In a simular situation the Chevy II Nova was produced from 1985 to 1988 by the NUMMI, a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. Also in 1978 to 1982 Mitsubishi made the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo.

 

[JMetzger]

I was in our local Carson City Wally World & saw a local tow truck lifting a Ford ambulance & I asked what was wrong with it & he said he guessed it blew up, said typical for a Ford diesel. There was a big puddle of oil under it. Gotta love it Harvey.

 

[HBarlow]

I was in our local Carson City Wally World & saw a local tow truck lifting a Ford ambulance & I asked what was wrong with it & he said he guessed it blew up, said typical for a Ford diesel. There was a big puddle of oil under it. Gotta love it Harvey.

Thanks, Jack. Another good Furd Sick. Ohh chuckle.

Funny, I don't remember ever seeing a Furd Sick. Ohh converted for towing service. Have seen lots of dually Dodges. Lots of Furds are involved in the towing industy, just on the open end of the hook not the cable end.

 

[Wingate]

In a simular situation the Chevy II Nova was produced from 1985 to 1988 by the NUMMI, a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. Also in 1978 to 1982 Mitsubishi made the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo.

THis same kinda thing came up recently when I purchased my Utility Tractor... . After MUCh aggrevation and confusion, I realized that there were VERY FEW manufacturers that actually built their own tractor in the 45-50 hp range. It was one of the main deciding factors for me buying a Kubota.

Oh, the Chevy Aveo (sp??) is actually a DAEWOO!!!. . Of course, that may have helped the quality, not hurt it!!!!

 

[HBarlow]

When I bought my little place out here in the country in late 2008 I began looking at 30-40 hp tractors. My initial thought was to buy a John Deere because every farmer in the region owns one or four. Bill Stockard explained to me that the only thing John Deere about the small tractors is the paint, JD yellow and green, the tractors are made by Yanmar. He also suggested that just because every small town out here has a JD parts and service house not to expect quick service because they would put my small tractor out back while they worked on farmer's equipment.

I too bought a Kubota and consider it perfect for my needs. I even own a couple of bright orange Kubota caps to wear around to get a stir out of local farmers. They are like Furd owners, they like JD because they like JDs.

 

[JMetzger]

Harvey, Have you had any problems with your Kubota. Hear they are really good tractors. Have a good friend who has one & has not had one problem with his. I believe he has had it 2 years.

 

[Bill Stockard]

Harvey, Have you had any problems with your Kubota. Hear they are really good tractors. Have a good friend who has one & has not had one problem with his. I believe he has had it 2 years.

I don't think Harvey has had any problems with his Kubota. I've not had one problem with my '06 Kubota L3830GST with almost 1,000 hours on the clock.



Bill

 

[Grizzly]

My son has a Kubota for his construction business and loves it. He too has had no problems with it.



george

 

[mhsmith57]

Ford never owned Cummins. They did have 10% share of stock but no out right ownership. This fairy tale is what it is... a fairy tale.

Mark

 

[CBlack]

When I bought my little place out here in the country in late 2008 I began looking at 30-40 hp tractors. My initial thought was to buy a John Deere because every farmer in the region owns one or four. Bill Stockard explained to me that the only thing John Deere about the small tractors is the paint, JD yellow and green, the tractors are made by Yanmar. He also suggested that just because every small town out here has a JD parts and service house not to expect quick service because they would put my small tractor out back while they worked on farmer's equipment.



I too bought a Kubota and consider it perfect for my needs. I even own a couple of bright orange Kubota caps to wear around to get a stir out of local farmers. They are like Furd owners, they like JD because they like JDs.

And if they're like the people where I'm at, the JD owners are all Furd owners.

 

[S.Morris]

And they are very oppinionated... ..... even more than Harvey(just kidding)

 

[Grizzly]

Ford never owned Cummins. They did have 10% share of stock but no out right ownership. This fairy tale is what it is... a fairy tale.

Mark

Ford didn't even own 10% of Cummins. They just had a small amount of stock. I got that from a conversation I had with a Cummins Factory Rep about two years ago. Anyone can buy Cummins stock for $110. 37 per share.



george

 

[HBarlow]

And they are very oppinionated... ..... even more than Harvey(just kidding)

Well, that would be a stretch!

 

[HBarlow]

Harvey, Have you had any problems with your Kubota. Hear they are really good tractors. Have a good friend who has one & has not had one problem with his. I believe he has had it 2 years.

Jack,

Mine has been perfect from day one. It is a compact size, a B2920 which means B series, 29 hp. It has 4wd, hydraulic power steering, and hydrostatic drive which make it incredibly easy to operate. I can easily maneuver the tractor with my left hand on a steering knob, my right on the forward hydraulic controls for the front end loader, and move forward or reverse and change speed with my right foot.

I bought the front end loader, 5' rotary tiller, belly mount mower, two row plow, trailer move attachment, blade, and hydraulic actuated wheeled grader to tow behind. Mowing five acres in the summer is more fun than work and I can move dirt and gravel, build and improve roads, you name it. Mine only has just over 200 hours on it now.

 

[TFucili]

When I bought my little place out here in the country in late 2008 I began looking at 30-40 hp tractors. My initial thought was to buy a John Deere because every farmer in the region owns one or four. Bill Stockard explained to me that the only thing John Deere about the small tractors is the paint, JD yellow and green, the tractors are made by Yanmar. He also suggested that just because every small town out here has a JD parts and service house not to expect quick service because they would put my small tractor out back while they worked on farmer's equipment.



I too bought a Kubota and consider it perfect for my needs. I even own a couple of bright orange Kubota caps to wear around to get a stir out of local farmers. They are like Furd owners, they like JD because they like JDs.

Harvey, I will cede your point of JD people being fan-boys, but I think you'll find that with all brands. However, as a former Deere dealer, I fail to see what is wrong with Yanmar. They build diesels from 6 to 5,000 horsepower, and are one of the very few who build their own injectors and pumps. I have a great deal of respect for Kubota, even though I sold against them, and would never question their quality. As for dealers putting a small tractor to the back of the line, then they are a poor dealer. I think you can express your appreciation for Kubota without needing to put down JD/Yanmar to justify your purchase decision.

 

[HBarlow]

Harvey, I will cede your point of JD people being fan-boys, but I think you'll find that with all brands. However, as a former Deere dealer, I fail to see what is wrong with Yanmar. They build diesels from 6 to 5,000 horsepower, and are one of the very few who build their own injectors and pumps. I have a great deal of respect for Kubota, even though I sold against them, and would never question their quality. As for dealers putting a small tractor to the back of the line, then they are a poor dealer. I think you can express your appreciation for Kubota without needing to put down JD/Yanmar to justify your purchase decision.

What makes you think you have authority to advise me on what statements I can make and opinions I can express? Do you really believe I won't comment on Yanmar, John Deere, or any other product in the future because you like that product or don't like my comment? I guess we both know the answer to that question.

Quit acting like a child. Go back and read what I wrote. I did not criticise JD or Yanmar. I simply stated a fact.

But since you want to argue about the quality of those products, I have a question. If JD and their dealers are proud to sell Yanmar products why to they paint them yellow and green and label and market them as John Deere?

 

[AH64ID]

One of the main reasons to run the small JD's is the Yanmar motor. . those things flat out ROCK!

Harvey wasn't bashing JD in the least, simply stating the farmers would have priority for maintenance. . and rightly so, they spent a lot more money on their equipment and they make a living with it.

 

[TFucili]

What makes you think you have authority to advise me on what statements I can make and opinions I can express? Do you really believe I won't comment on Yanmar, John Deere, or any other product in the future because you like that product or don't like my comment? I guess we both know the answer to that question.



Quit acting like a child. Go back and read what I wrote. I did not criticise JD or Yanmar. I simply stated a fact.



But since you want to argue about the quality of those products, I have a question. If JD and their dealers are proud to sell Yanmar products why to they paint them yellow and green and label and market them as John Deere?

I am not advising you on anything, as that has been proven time and again to be patently impossible. Did you buy one? Did you own one? Were you mis-treated by a dealer as you insinuate would be the case? No. Yet you present it as if that is standard operating procedure. I really don't give a rat's arse what sort of tractor you own. As for childish comments, I think your commentary speaks for itself.

 

[TFucili]

One of the main reasons to run the small JD's is the Yanmar motor. . those things flat out ROCK!



Harvey wasn't bashing JD in the least, simply stating the farmers would have priority for maintenance. . and rightly so, they spent a lot more money on their equipment and they make a living with it.

Priority service. Since Kubota makes a substantial amount of commercial equipment, would it not be safe to assume that prioritization of service can also take place in a Kubota shop? That was my point.