front tires leaning out

[Ginormous]

I just purchased a YM1700. I've been doing little things to make sure it's running well -- like flushing the radiator. I noticed that the tops of the front tires lean out a few degrees (didn't get around to measuring it yet) compared to the rear tires. Is that normal?

 

[santa2u]

I wish I had a definitive answer for you, but I am interested in any answers because my new Kubota L3400 is the same way. I have asked some folks around here and they don't know either.

 

[HoyeTractor]

Is that normal?

Yes, they are designed with 3 degrees of camber.

 

[General Lee]

Normal. Its called camber or "toe in" I haven't seen a 4wd tractor where the front tires didn't toe in. My L4400 is VERY noticeable.

 

[Inspector507]

My YM1700 2WD did the same thing.

 

[Ginormous]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys! :thumbsup:

 

[santa2u]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys! :thumbsup:

What he said.

Now, for the obvious followup question; Why?

 

[grsthegreat]

i was told that it has to do with what happens when the loader is full....the weight will push the tires out to more of a vertical position. The camber helps compensate for this when it happens. not sure how true that is....but its what i was told. My tractor has it also.

 

[HoyeTractor]

Now, for the obvious followup question; Why?

The manual says it is to make steering easier. I can't explain the physics of how that works though.

 

[clemsonfor]

i thought it had something to do with making them run true, or that it helps return the wheel to center after a turn is made. At least i know thats why alignment on a automobile is important.