GC 1705 Loader bolts loose!

[rider7767]

FYI. My loader mount bolts on the frame loosened. I torqued them back down today. I check them last service, and they were fine. I had about 80 hours on the unit with maybe 20 using the loader.

 

[JWR]

For whatever it is worth I had exactly that same situation on a larger tractor/loader, MF2660 and DL250 loader when it was new. After 50 hours or so it seemed like there were loose bolts/nuts all over the place. Specifically the loader mounts were the worst. Wheels were similar but not as bad. Having tightened them down good and solid I have not had them loosen again in over 300 hours. Maybe that is what happens as they settle in. Maybe they were not tightened well to begin with (which is what I think.)
Had the same thing with a JD 4700 back in 2000. It was new then too; mainly wheels loosened up.

 

[jeff9366]

Wheel bolts/nuts and FEL bolts need to be checked periodically throughout life of tractor.

Usually bolts/nuts settle in fairly well during first 500 hours.

If wheel bolts/nuts are loose very long the wheel insert holes will hog out and you will have to replace the wheel inserts. (Ask me how I know.)

 

[SteveM70]

Mine were loose at 150 hours, I broke one tightening them):

They were tight though until they weren't.