Front axle spindle broke today on my B7800

[jejeosborne]

I have abused this tractor for 15 years. I use the loader to Max capacity often hauling my wood racks and spreading a lot of rock. Surprised something hasn't broke before now. Anyone else ever see a broken spindle?

 

[Vaquero]

That's been broke for a while. It just now fell off.

 

[moship]

Since you asked...

Yes, I've seen broken spindles before.

 

[riptides]

I have abused this tractor for 15 years. I use the loader to Max capacity often hauling my wood racks and spreading a lot of rock. Surprised something hasn't broke before now. Anyone else ever see a broken spindle? View attachment 612569View attachment 612570

Yes, it is not uncommon. I think you found the other threads on this issue within TBN.

It was a field fix for mine. Not a big deal.

 

[PA452]

Common problem for that model?

 

[riptides]

Common problem for that model?

Not sure, known problem. High speeds, turning, weight, FWD engaged. Seem to exasperate the issue.

 

[Jim Nelson]

I broke one of mine a couple of years ago and like your it had never been welded all the way around.Just another Kubota snafu.

 

[jejeosborne]

Yes, it is not uncommon. I think you found the other threads on this issue within TBN.

It was a field fix for mine. Not a big deal.

Yeah I since have found another thread on this. Now I wonder if/when my right side will fail. I am on hilly terrain and now it worries me a little.

 

[jejeosborne]

I broke one of mine a couple of years ago and like your it had never been welded all the way around.Just another Kubota snafu.

Are these welded, machined, or cast?
I just figured I cracked the first half sometime earlier.

 

[Natej17]

I just broke mine 2 days ago. Not sure how I did it though.