3-Point Hitch Rear PTO Noise

CajunCurr · May 6, 2011

I have a rear PTO issue with my B2630. When I engage my rear PTO at idle a very loud noise comes from the PTO. I do not have anything attached. It has never made this noise before. The noise is like an engine knocking or gears chattering. It does not always do it. I was messing around with and at one point the noise went away. When I disengaged and reengaged the PTO, the noise came back. The noise does not go away when I increase the rpms. It just changes pitch. I only have 75 hours on it. I have done brushing hogging and mowing.

What could cause this? Is there any adjustments to the PTO I may need to do?

easygo · May 6, 2011

That does not sound good at all. If the tractor is still under warranty you should call the dealer ASAP?

CajunCurr · May 6, 2011

easygo said:
That does not sound good at all. If the tractor is still under warranty you should call the dealer ASAP?

I thought I updated my post? I messed up somewhere. Anyway, I called my dealer and spoke with the service depart. He said bring it in and they will take a look see. So Monday I will bring it in. I'll post back afterwards.

CajunCurr · May 9, 2011

There is no linkage to tighten or adjust to fully engage the PTO. The noise is worst after the hydro oil heats up to normal operating temperature. I dropped it off this morning. The mechanic thinks the noise is gear chatter from the PTO not fully engaging. I will have to wait and see. The only good thing about it is the mechanic didn't think much of it. He said he would pull the PTO and if need be just replace the entire unit.

CajunCurr · May 10, 2011

Well it does not look good. The service tech called me and tried to say the noise is normal. It din't make the noise when I bought it and has not until now. He will be speaking with his manager and the manger is going to call me back. He said the PTO does not make the noise when under a load. I have ran it several time without a load before and it never made the noise. I will be testing it out when I pick it up.

Any of you B3030 or B2630 owners, does your PTO make a loud chattering or hitting noise when the rear PTO is engaged at idle without any implement attached?

CajunCurr · May 11, 2011

Servicer manger just called. Basically Kubota is holding to the clatter is normal and will not pay (I am assuming) for the dealer to open the rear of the PTO. Since I have a year of warranty left, they just want me to continue to use it as is. I am not happy. I researched and purchased a Kubota for their reputation and quality. I have been extremely happy with my tractor until now.

keyman1808 · May 11, 2011

See if he has a unit on the lot and try it out with him there. If it makes no noise then ask him why yours does and his doesn't

CajunCurr · May 11, 2011

keyman1808 said:
See if he has a unit on the lot and try it out with him there. If it makes no noise then ask him why yours does and his doesn't

I tried that. They don't have any. I will be going by a few other dealer lots just to see this weekend.

powerstroke444e · May 11, 2011

With no load on it my makes a little noise as do most tractors as they are make to have a load and work that way other wise you hear at idle the gears load and unload rapidly which would be the noise. If I undestood your post it don't do it with a load? So why would you turn it on with nothing hooked to it?