Vermeer TM1200 Epic Fail!

[@sporkamusprime4237]

I had a Massey DM1362 3point mower I traded in on this thing. The Massey gearbox cracked where it connected to the bar. My local dealer gave me a new driveshaft off a new machine later this same day. I kinda like this yellow mower, I hope it lasts.

[@jonesharvesting]

I'm running a TM1400. The Mickey Mouse welds holding the swivel gearbox on the header broke loose. The welds had not even penetrated the metal. I've used New Holland 1431's and 1441's for years. I'm thinking this yellow machine may not last long around here.

[@David-ll8bt]

Got wind?

[@OldGlory1776]

Have a tm 1400 going into it's 3rd year (which is similar to your tm 1200).... no driveline issues that you describe. Your angle on your 3 point was incorrect. I can tell by your safety chain that it's too long. That chain should be short enough that if you hit your 3 point lever by accident that your pto shaft shouldn't drop much below level. Highly unlikely it was your dealer/or machines fault. Sorry bud.

[@sporkamusprime4237]

Dealer still came through with a new drive shaft. I was pissed because I used the machine for 15 minutes after paying 20 grand for it.

[@chucklesx]

DieselFume1 ... I am not disagreeing with your setup but I don't believe it was driver in this error in this case. The rust in the break on the machine end of the shaft shows it has been cracked for sometime (due maybe to previous driver error as you discribed) and the yoke on the tractor end most likely broke due to the shaft continuing to spin and hitting the lift arm frame.

[@sporkamusprime4237]

Reggy_ S I should do an update video on this machine. There has been an issue that I could show, and how I fixed it. In a couple weeks I have an area that I'll be mowing.

[@THEAGGIES56]

How old was this mower when you got it? Looks used....

[@emmettroche313]

same happened to me

[@emmettroche313]

same happened to me

[@sporkamusprime4237]

Emmett Roche This machine is a basket-case of problems.

[@heathmumm9576]

I have a mc1030. Be the last piece of Vermeer on my farm. Main frame has cracked twice. Center gearbox came loose and bent both drive shafts. Turtles and skid plates have worn out faster than the new holland and hesston mowers we had. Really wanted the tm1410 until my 2 frame issues. Vermeer just doesn’t build their stuff heavy enough. I’ll buy another agco product in a heartbeat