4110 keeps breaking front diff.

[nhammond54]

Does anyone know a fix for the 4110 breaking front diff. ring gear and pinions repeatedly. Updated parts? Different parts? Parts that don't break? My parts dealer said to not run it in 4X4 so much! I thought that is why I bought a 4X4 tractor! HELP! Not running it in 4X4 on hard surfaces, just dirt!

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

I need the serial number on your tractor, and if you have industrial tires, what size are the rear tires?

 

[arrabil]

Are you backing up hill with a full loader in 4x4?

 

[nhammond54]

My rear tires are 17.5X24 and my serial # is 4110 X01 0018
I hardly use my FEL, mostly working up a motocross track with a box blade or a tiller. Will use my backhoe sometimes, but not often. I have a skid steer to do most of my loader work with. I will scrape or push with the FEL sometimes, but not often.

 

[radman1]

IMHO, running in 4x4 mode all the time is probably the issue. Worse on highway or hard surface but it still creates a lot of stress in the drivetrain whenever you turn regardless of the surface. Most MFWD front ends are not limited slip but full, locking drive. Even when turning. I know lot of people on TBN run in constant 4x4, but IMHO don't do it. It is more strain with FEL on tractor due to the weight. We have ag tractors and do not run them in constant 4x4. It is not recommended. It creates too much stress on the drive line and excessive tire wear. Our ag tractors can be switched into 4x4 but will automatically cut out when I turn the wheels about 10-15 degrees. I can switch the front end into a constant locked mode and I do that when stuck in mud or turning in mud and need the traction. Most of my field work is done in 4x4 mode but only when going straight.
On CUTS and utility tractors, just use 4x4 when you need it or think you need it:thumbsup:

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Some of these models had problems. Hopefully Galen will be able to help you out.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Does anyone know a fix for the 4110 breaking front diff. ring gear and pinions repeatedly. Updated parts? Different parts? Parts that don't break? My parts dealer said to not run it in 4X4 so much! I thought that is why I bought a 4X4 tractor! HELP! Not running it in 4X4 on hard surfaces, just dirt!

I don't have to much for answers for you, the front axil on your tractor is the later heavier duty axil, but Mahindra did change the rear tire size to 16.9 x 24 which decreased the stress on the 4WD by a slight amount. I have sold a lot of 4110's through the years and haven't had any situations of front gear problems, as of yet. Cross my fingers, tomorrow is another day.

 

[pete-mi]

One thing that will help is to load the rear tires. This will help balance out the tractor and relieve stress on the front end when doing loader work.

 

[nhammond54]

My Mahindra parts dealer said he had a landscape guy that was putting a new front diff. once a month in his 4110 for awhile.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Just another question, are the ring and pinion being set up right when they are being replaced?
I wasn't saying that I have never heard of any problems, just that I haven't had any hands on experience with it. Maybe Skipmarcy will chime in here, as he has had some front axil problems, only he was breaking shafts and his has the earlier front axil assy. Also I believe he has changed his rear tire size.