TMGT
Elite Member
The B2x10 series tractors had known issues with the front hubs failing like that. I believe the replacement has more area to the weld.
Kubota B2710HSD front axel sheared off.
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You are correct on the newer version of the front axels (see pictures); however, the older B series can't use the newer version of the front axel. Axel type is based on tractor serial number. You've got to dance with the one that brung you.
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TMGT
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I mean the replacment part for your model was changed to be stronger.
TMGT
Elite Member
It shouldn't, however a lot of fast driving over rough ground or sharp turns in soft material, or striking something with the wheels turned can impart a lot of extra load on the spindle.
Apparently, the original design was weak in the welded area, the replacment part was designed to be stronger.
Family acquaintance had this the failure on his B2910.
jyoutz
Super Member
For traveling any distance it’s best to skid the logs with or without an arch. Carrying heavy logs for a distance with a loader is asking for trouble. Tractor loggers skid logs, they don’t carry them.
ptsg
Super Member
Or just load the logs on an agricultural trailer. That's how I did sometime ago when I had to move some logs over a mile away. Granted I had to go on public road but I would've used the trailer regardless. These are just so handy, specially with dump feature.
Not that I can see. Replacement axel appears exactly like original part. According to Messick's web site the original axel fits 35 models of Kubota. It would be very interesting to see if the newer design, which only fits later versions of Kubota tractors, breaks as frequently. Currently the newer designed axels are available, but the original axels are backordered-not sure if that means anything. After watching several of Messick's YouTubes I’m under the impression that if you frequently overload the front axels they eventually will break, regardless of design. My future plans are to use my chipper as a counterbalance when possible, take smaller loads and drive slower when FEL is full. I live on pretty steep terrain and often retrieve 19” sections of trees from places where a trailer can't go. Besides learning about front axel load limits, this experience has given me pause about loaning my tractor to neighbors and ever buying a used tractor with a FEL.
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I believe you are most likely correct, but to know correct counterbalance weight you'd have to know the front axel load capacity, the existing load on the axel with the FEL empty, the effective weight of the load you're putting in the bucket which will vary based on how high you raise bucket, and the effective weight of your counterbalance which will vary with distance from rear end of tractor. In addition to this it would be advisable to know the available load capacity of the rear axel as you will be shifting weight to this pivot point. As mentioned in prior post my intension is in future, when possible, to attach my 505 lb chipper to rear accepting it may not cancel an excessive load on the front axels, but will help. I, however, do need to look up the load capacity of my rear axels. I should add if you descend a long steep hill you will transiently transfer the load to your front axels in which case the counterbalance will work against you.
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dieselscout80
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