B7500 front hub leak

texblonigan · Jun 19, 2003

While mowing grass today, I noticed a wet spot on the inside of my left front tire on my B7500. It was UDT fluid, from what I can tell. The inside of the rim, where it meets the hub, was wet and was collecting dust. I checked in the shed and saw a small spot where the left front tire had been. I have 60 hours on the tractor, and I think the dealer said Kubota has a 3 year warranty. I washed the entire tractor and used an air hose to dry the rim and hub. If I see it leaking again, I asume I should get this fixed under warranty. Anybody seen similar small leaks near the front hubs? (This is very disappointing, and will be fuel for the fire for my Deere-loving siblings!&%^#***^#$$). I'm going to ask the dealer to include pickup the cost of picking it up (20 miles one way).

B2400 · Jun 19, 2003

I've not had this problem but others on this site have recommended checking the vent caps on top of each hub and see if it has worked loose. It sounds as if this may not be too uncommon. Good Luck!

texblonigan · Jun 20, 2003

Vent caps? I'll have to check-- can't say that I know exactly what they are, but I'll look for it. They are on the top of the hub?

wichiwichi · Jun 20, 2003

I had the seal go out on mine but after 2+ years and 450 ours. Lots of fel work also. Did it myself because of downtime if I took it in for warranty repair.

MATTinMO · Jul 1, 2003

I got my B7500 right after they were introduced, no problems of that sort ...actually no issues at all. Is the fluid on the inside or outside part of the rim?