Buying Advice Kubota B has odd front tire wear. Why?

johnandcaren · May 12, 2011

Good day,
Looking to buy my first tractor, a compact and currently looking at a used B2630. Generally good shape and only 175 hours. MMM looks slightly used, while FEL looks very used. Dealer said its was like a new tractor without warranty which is not correct.

Question: If sitting on unit, the front left tire has some major wear plus gouges on the inside edge, all the way around. Not just a few spots, but all the way around - almost ruining the tire. ALSO - the front right tire has excessive smooth wear on the outside edge. Seems as if the front end is out of alignment - or tilted thus causing very odd wear pattern. To clarify, if sitting in the seat, the right sides of both front tires are worn badly.

Anyone seen this?
Do tractors have adjustable front ends? (so now you know I'n a novice)

Tks for comments or ideas.

JOHNTHOMAS · May 12, 2011

Driving in 4wd on pavement is tough on tractor tires. Not sure this is the cause for this but one consideration.

TripleR · May 12, 2011

Yes, you can align front tires for toe-in, but I don't think you can adjust caster/camber on it.

That sounds like a lot of wear for that many hours.

JOHNTHOMAS · May 12, 2011

Oops! Just remembered. Last year a friend from Corbin, Ky called me and told me about a B3030 that was for sell. The man down the Hwy from him buys wrecked cars and rebuilds them to resale, he's a auto body repair man. This man had bought a new wrecked Kubota B3030 from an Insurance Co and rebuilt it and had it for sale. Not saying this is the same tractor but the one you are talking about could be a rebuilt wreck. Just a thought.

crash325 · May 12, 2011

I think that is a good tractor "Not to Buy". :thumbsup:

If you want a tractor to work and not work on, pass on this one.

johnandcaren · May 13, 2011

I just had to reply to Crash because he has his photo ID deal. I have a T shirt with that same pic of the dog on the horse.

Thanks. I am passing. In part because the dealer mislead me and in part because their just not very interested in even talking to me.