Transmission's grinds on our Buck 450 when you shift it.

[Farm Boy]

It has done this since day one that we purchased it from Tractor Supply. I contacted the service man that Tractor Supply recommended and he told us that there wasn't anything he do to help us with. Has anyone had this same problem and can offer suggestion on to correct this issue ? It would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mackc]

I do have a couple of suggestions, first always allow the engine to idle below 2000RPM, if it won't do that adjust the idle down to around 1800 RPMS, If that still don't work keep your foot on the brake peddle and kill the engine, then with your foot still on the brake shift into the gear you need and hit the starter, my 400 Buck will then start.

 

[Joe Breaux]

Tractor Supply is a joke for Service... Are you trying to shift while moving? Low to High?  you cant .. You must be dead stop to change gears 

[Bob Bowser]

I also purchased a 2021 Massimo 450 Buck, have not had any issues until a couple months ago, when I shift to low range and then attempt to shift into reverse or shift to high it is grinding and doesn't want to go into reverse or high. I looked at the shifter cables and there are two of them thinking that I need to adjust the shift cable but not sure which way to go or which cable is the problem.

[Albert21]

We are having the same issue. Don't know what to do. Terrible service.

[Joe Breaux]

Dont expect any help from Massimo ..

[mfendley]

Albert21 - where are you located? Perhaps one of us that has done the adjustment will be located near you.

[TapBoss]

As Joe stated, do not try to change anything  while moving (shifting, locking diff).  If that's not the case, then the shift cables may need to be adjusted.  

[Scott Meszaros]

2015 mule, when shifting, the unit must be completely stopped, and engine at idle....otherwise, i get the same grinding .........

[Mackc]

this is just the nature of the beast "gears grinding when shifting " make sure it is idleing BELOW 2000 RPM'  OR  STOP , kill the engine ,   shift Gear,  put your foot on brake and start the engine"

[Albert21]

I am located in mountain home Arkansas. 

[Albert21]

Any help will be great appreciated!I am located in mountain home Arkansas. 

[Joe Breaux]

WTF happened?

[Albert21]

I wish I knew what happened. After I shifted it into gear it started making a different noise and died. I got out and looked underneath it and found that! Barely a year old.

[Joe Breaux]

WOW!..  catastrophic failure... does the engine still turn over or is it now locked up ?

[Albert21]

It still turns over and will start up but as soon as I put it into gear it shits down. 

[Joe Breaux]

Then maybe the damage is confined to clutch or the variable ratio transmission  .. thats better than a whole engine .. Seek out a GOOD mechanic or get a service manual and watch some videos if you want to try it yourself 

[Albert21]

Yeah I'll definitely have to fnd a good mechanic for sure. Don't know anyone around me that works on them

[Joe Breaux]

See, thats the big problem with Massimo..  shops refuse to work on them because Massimo wont honor warranty and pay repair claims.. 3 shops here started out as  Manufacturer authorized shops.. now NONE will work on them because they NEVER GET PAID by Massimo..........One will work on them but only if you pay cash in advance because parts take months to arrive . Massimo is a horrible rip off company in Dallas TX.. When I tried to make them pay for repairs, It broke on its FIRST DAY in its first mile!!!     the Rep told me.... " NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!"   seriously, that what he said to me on phone .. They suck 

[Albert21]

Wow!! Absolutely ridiculous. I will never again invest in them. They will not respond to me. 

[Scott Meszaros]

scrap that off brand. buy a honda. kawasaki, kubota.............................

[Joe Breaux]

Thats easy for you to say but you arent putting out the cash for a  new Honda. Priced one lately? 

[Scott Meszaros]

not recently......when i bought our mule in 2015 it was pretty pricey...........then add on accessories.........but if you saved several thousand to purchase an off brand, and it implodes in a short period of time, with no one to support it or fix it, are you really saving money......believe me,, i understand about spending the extra $$............. when i told my spouse how much i was spending on the mule, with blade, winch, cab enclosure, i got the "look".............

[Joe Breaux]

Its true Massimo is a horrible company, BUT His implosion is not a common issue.. Its the first I have heard of.  Not everyone can go out and drop $20K  on a new toy.  ..........After working all the    "bugs" out of mine, it has been running very well for more than a year .. and it's used every weekend .  

[Scott Meszaros]

glad you have good luck with yours Joe..........i know a lot of folks on this site like the utv's that are meant for off road fun,  that go fast......my mule is used around the house for work related stuff, so speed isn't that important............and the prices must have gone up significantly since i got mine in 2015, i didn't pay anywhere near 20 grand, including cab enclosure, winch and plow..........

 

[Joe Breaux]

 The prices are insane now when you start adding optional equip..   Mine is no speed demon by any means  my friends smoke me on top speeds ............, it will do 42mph on level ground with a good running start but it does VERY WELL in deep mud uphill in 4WD Lock.  .. I have friends with "premium " brands that ride with me sometimes and twice I have pulled them out of a big mudhole that I just went thru successfully.  and by pulled, I dont mean with my winch. 

[Albert21]

Yes very insane prices!! If anyone here even know where or how to start fixing this issue any help will be greatly appreciated. I have spoke with massimo and they don't give two shits.

[Mackc]

On 1/10/2022 at 8:23 AM, Albert21 said:

I wish I knew what happened. After I shifted it into gear it started making a different noise and died. I got out and looked underneath it and found that! Barely a year old.

I would think that the part that blew up would be all that is bad, looks like it showed you where the problem is

[Albert21]

5 minutes ago, Mackc said:

I would think that the part that blew up would be all that is bad, looks like it showed you where the problem is

Yes but what part is it

[Joe Breaux]

 the transmission is  under that big hole , I believe.. clutch is on other side where  air cooling hoses attach to the outer fan housing ..   maybe a google search for engine schematic  would help