Kubota B2920 won't start

[dew5]

My tractor started making a short grinding noise when I started it, got worse throughout the day as I stopped and started to the point of a click, grind and a quarter turn, now when I turn on the ignition I get nothing, will not start. Anyone have some insight?

 

[TractorTech]

It sounds like the starter solenoid has failed. When you turn the key, the solenoid coil both throws the starter pinion gear into the flywheel and creates the high amperage connection that engages the starter. It sounds like it started failing earlier in the day, then stopped all together.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Sounds similar to a problem I had with a diesel engine on my sailboat. Pull the starter motor and have it checked out. May be able to have it rebuilt if it's the motor.