LS 4041 HS Steering Problem with Load on forks

[SpaceBuckaroo]

Hi,

I've owned a LS 4041 HS for a couple years. One problem that I've had since it was new is that when I have a load on the forks, the steering does not want to work well. The steering wheel will turn but the actual wheels will not, unless the tractor is moving in a forward or backward direction. This causes a serious problem when I'm trying to move a load through tight spaces.

 

[boomer632]

Sounds like the fluid may be low or the pump is going into bypass due to the weight on front axle. I assume it doesn't do this with light or no load?

 

[kennyd]

Whats on the rear for ballast?

 

[SPYDERLK]

Hi,

I've owned a LS 4041 HS for a couple years. One problem that I've had since it was new is that when I have a load on the forks, the steering does not want to work well. The steering wheel will turn but the actual wheels will not, unless the tractor is moving in a forward or backward direction. This causes a serious problem when I'm trying to move a load through tight spaces.

Welcome to hydrostatic steering. Your steering wheel has no direct connection the the front wheels like power assisted steering in a car does. Sucks.

 

[texascedar]

GX3032 - my tractor does the same thing. It's bad on asphalt. It pulls to the right so much so that when I correct by turning the steering wheel counter clockwise over about 6 hundred yards the steering wheel has made a complete revolution.

At my 50 hour service the dealer replaced the power steering cylinder as being weak. Got it home and still does it just not as bad. It a real pain in the butt.

 

[George2615]

Agree with kennyd. You need more rear ballast. too much weight on the forks (or bucket) without enough rear ballast will cause this problem. I've seen it on a bunch of tractors with hydraulic steering.