Hey Reg, is this a Branson only problem? I have 800 hours on my Century and no loose tie rods... I thought they are identical tractors with different loaders. Maybe I'm just lucky? I do torque all the loader bolts at normal service time but have never thought to check the pinned ones. Checked them after I saw your post and their tight.
Jesse
As I understand it Century/Branson/Kukje all the same and IF it is more than (I think) 3 years old it is LIKELY to have the smaller tie rod ends.
If you keep them tight I don't think you will have a problem.
Again, as explained to me the BREAK due to waisting wear from being loose.
Two slight differences between Cs and Bs.
The front tires if R4s were wider on Cs, though I don't remember by how much.
Yes, there were different loaders offered; BL20A on Bs and C50 HL on Cs.
Supposedly the C50HL has a higher capacity and "better" sub frame - if true that might explain the use of higher rated front tires for loader work (IMO, etc)
Ahh, thanks for the reminder; I just remembered that I got split washers for mine and after that couldn't get the cotter pin in, so my tightness is dependent on those split washers.
Have a few hours on it since, so ....reminder, reminder, I should get out there and check.
