2 WD to 4WD

[Happy Gilmore]

I find with my B2620 if I keep light pressure on the lever while slowly moving forward,or backwards, it will easily go into,or out of,4WD.

That'll usually do the trick

 

[AStanton]

If you have a loader, use the bucket to raise the front end off the ground. A lot of times this takes enough pressure off the front end to shift easier.

This sounds like a great tip; thanks for passing it on. I also think it's good to idle down the throttle also when you shift.

 

[johndam]

I am new to owning a tractor and have a Kubota BX2370 with the same issue. I am going to try some of the fixes here and see if it work for me. Great info at this site.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I own five 4wd tractors - two brands. All go into 4wd easily while moving straight ahead. All can be easily shifted back to 2wd by using full power for a second and then letting off as you simultaneously operate the lever. The transition from power to eng braking unloads the gears for an easy disengagement.
larry

 

[Grandad4]

I am new to owning a tractor and have a Kubota BX2370 with the same issue. I am going to try some of the fixes here and see if it work for me. Great info at this site.

Everyone has a slightly different approach for releasing the tension, but they probably all achieve the same result. With my stuff it seems to bind mostly when on a hill or the front wheels are turned. If the tractor is rolling straight ahead on level ground, it generally goes in/out of 4wd easily. Occasionally you might need to back off the HST pedal or release the clutch so it's coasting. It does help to use the 4wd and range selectors fairly often. Lack of use can make these controls harder to operate when you really need them most.

 

[4570Man]

I never have any problems shifting into 4wd, but sometimes I have trouble shifting back into 2wd. If I drive slowly while shifting it seems to work better.

 

[johndam]

Thanks for your input. I will let you know if I am successful. So far, I really like the Kubota, it appears to be a well made piece of machinery. I cannot wait to try it out in the snow.

 

[tractchores]

Have a B2920, as folks have said the trick is getting pressure off the gears so they can sync. You can just be stopped on a flat surface and rock it a bit if needed, or as someone mentioned driving, give it a bit of a boost then clutch in and switch to 4wd as it rolls.

 

[johndam]

Tried the suggestion of slowing going forward with the Kubota and it shifted very smoothly back into 2WD. Thanks for your help.

 

[repete]

Be sure the front tires are fully inflated. If the tires are under inflated (especially with a load in the bucket) or bald of tread then they will rotate at a different speed than the rear tires causing a bind of the gears. This bind will make it hard to change front axle.