B2910 Hydraulic Fluid Aerating

[fordman]

After running my B-2910 for a hour or so, if I drop it to an idle, I loose my power steering and my loader will barely lift the front end off the ground.The only time this happens is when Im using my Mid PTO for my belly mower.I can shut it down for 45mins. or so and when I start it back up its fine and everything works perfect.All this started when it had around 90 to 100 hours on it, and it has just continued to get worse.Ive had it to my dealer 8 or 9 times now and they have tried everything with no luck.They say they know the problem and its the hydraulic fluid aerating but they are waiting for Kubota to come up with a fix.It has been two months later and still no fix.I was wondering how many other B2410-2710 or B2910,s have had this problem and how they were fixed?

 

[Henro]

Wish I could be of some help...

My B2910 has about 188 hours on it so far. I got it last July...

Fortunately [for me] no problems like you describe. I used it yesterday to move about 100 tons of fill...no problems. BUT, once in a while...very rarely...maybe only when working it lightly...I have noticed a jerkyness to the steering. Only momentarily, but there.

I remember a thread from about a year ago where someone had hydraulic problems affecting the steering on his B2910. I would not know the keywords to search for, but if you try you may turn this thread up and it may be of some help.

Wish I could do more to help...not that I did much...if anything... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Alan L.]

Fordman, good to see you posting your problem on here. Please keep us posted on your hydraulics power. You and I spoke on the phone about my 2710, and the power steering problems I have(had).

Since they put a new housing on mine, re-routed the lines and added a filter, most of my problem has been eliminated. However I still have power steering binding when the tractor is hot and I am in high range.