2014 BX1870 Steering Frame Broke

[JimBinMI]

I was mowing a couple days ago and noticed my steering wheel was really sloppy, moved up down left right. After some research I was hoping that the bushings were shot. Tore it apart today and find a broken mount, looks like it's a very large part totally. Attaching some pics, has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it? I have a MIG welder.

 

[azbinder]

This is a cast material. Probably aluminum. Not sure how hard it would be to weld them back together. Items 40 & 70.

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[JimBinMI]

This is a cast material. Probably aluminum. Not sure how hard it would be to weld them back together. Items 40 & 70.

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Thanks, I was at Messick's website but couldn't find the correct schematic.

 

[TMGT]

It is a cast aluminum, repairable, but it sound like you might not have the equipment to do the repair.

 

[JWR]

OMG, that is a nasty condition. The labor to get the guts of that tractor apart and get that broken casting out by itself to work on is formidable. That sort of job intimidates me. If I were you (and could do it) I would save a huge labor bill by disassembling the machine and removing the casting. Then go to Kubota and buy a new casting and reinstall it. I would not try to weld or repair it...but that is just one opinion. My guess is that is a VERY rare breakage (how the heck did it happen!?) I'd also by concerned about availability of such a part...

 

[KWentling]

OMG, that is a nasty condition. The labor to get the guts of that tractor apart and get that broken casting out by itself to work on is formidable. That sort of job intimidates me. If I were you (and could do it) I would save a huge labor bill by disassembling the machine and removing the casting. Then go to Kubota and buy a new casting and reinstall it. I would not try to weld or repair it...but that is just one opinion. My guess is that is a VERY rare breakage (how the heck did it happen!?) I'd also by concerned about availability of such a part...

My guess it happens when one uses the steering wheel to pull yourself up on the tractor. My wife does that on our BX22. I've replaced the steering wheel once because of that practice.

 

[azbinder]

Depending on S/N, Messick's have them in stock. $250-$265 for the pair.

 

[panamaguy]

Being a life long welder if you decide to repair them take the parts to a real welding shop. Because welding aluminum is nothing like welding steel and cleanliness this is next to Godliness with aluminum. Plus the shop can weld on a stiffener or fish-plate so that it will be stronger than original because we know it was not strong enough for the job it had to do. It can be Tig welded or if they have a spool gun then aluminum Mig welded.