New M7060 with some questions

[Birch Hill Farm]

Hello, I recently purchased a new M7060 a couple months ago and had some questions about what is normal in its operation. I have always driven tractors that are 40+ years old and are well versed in repairing and keeping them running so Im not a stranger to mechanical issues. I have put right around 85 hrs on the new 7060 and there are a couple things that bug me about it. First, is a vibration in the steering when you are turning it a significant distance from side to side, like when roll baling and getting the bale started with weaving. Its an oscillating vibration that goes in and out as the steering wheel is turning. Its felt in the steering wheel as well as through the tractor. 2nd, concern is a steady fairly significant vibration when the tractor is in 4wd and going in a straight line. This is most noticeable when im running in low range 6th gear raking hay, coming up a steep hill and still have the 4wd engaged to keep the rear wheels from tearing up the ground in the turn because of the steepness. Any thoughts on these issues? Is this normal? Thanks!

 

[Thunder chicken]

i feel a bit of a buzzing in the steering wheel when in a long sharp turn. however it's not enough for me to be worried about it.
You've changed your engine oil likely, but the book says nothing of the hydraulic filters. Mine had lots of metal on the magnets, likely from manufacturing. I didn't change them till the recommended 500hrs, as i didn't own the machine from new.... so maybe change the filters now if you haven't!!
if i forget to take 4wd off when i pull out on pavement and get a few gears in, it's easy to feel, i wouldn't call it vibration but maybe you're feeling the same kinda thing?

 

[Birch Hill Farm]

Thanks for the reply. I did change the filters at 50 hrs. A good bit of metal was on magnets. This is definitely different then a buzzing. If you cut the wheel through it’s whole range of motion you feel the vibration cycle in and out as you rotate the wheel. The vibration in 4wd almost feels like a grinding vibration. You wouldn’t think this would have front diff problems while so new. I have used it for about half it’s hours doing loader work in 4wd. And about 10 hrs of time work in slick conditions with lots of spinning. I would hope it’s sturdy enough for this kind of work.

 

[Aquabird]

Did you try taking it out of 4wd to see if that is it?

 

[deserteagle71]

Not sure what is going on with your M7060. Mine has just over 400 hours on it now and I've never felt the vibrations you are talking about.

 

[Birch Hill Farm]

Thanks for the replies. Vibration goes away when not in 4wd. But still has vibration in steering even in 2wd

 

[RoyKing]

What tires and what pressure front/rear. I've got radials no problems

 

[inode]

I've had my M7060HD12 two years now and I'm at 90 hours. I feel the same thing you're talking about when turning the wheel. I tried not to turn it to the far lock on either side as it whines more. I think your tractor is fine. I too had all hydraulic fluid, oil and filters replaced at 50 hours.

 

[Birch Hill Farm]

Good to know. Maybe I’m just paying to much attention to every little thing.

 

[Birch Hill Farm]

Any vibration while in 4wd?