hydraulic steering

[oldpilgrim]

Since there is no standard hardware connection between the front wheels and the steering shaft, only a couple of hydraulic cylinders, if one is unable to start the engine and needed to pull it somewhere, how would you steer it?

 

[JerryK]

I have a big skid made out of an opened up fuel oil tank.... I would just jostle the front of the offending tractor onto the steel sheet, chain it to same, then pull the whole shebang where I wanted to go.... But that just me.... [ I used to use the big skid for moving big rocks before I had big 'nuff tractors to move them.... ] I think your wife is leaving you too much time for your mind to wander and ponder stuff......

 

[Xfaxman]

Did you try turning the steering wheel with the motor off?

My TORO steers with the motor not running.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I have a big skid made out of an opened up fuel oil tank.... I would just jostle the front of the offending tractor onto the steel sheet, chain it to same, then pull the whole shebang where I wanted to go.... But that just me.... [ I used to use the big skid for moving big rocks before I had big 'nuff tractors to move them.... ] I think your wife is leaving you too much time for your mind to wander and ponder stuff......

That's about the only way I could figure to do it.

I do have plenty of time to think since my wife died unexpectedly about 6 months ago. Too much time.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Did you try turning the steering wheel with the motor off?


My TORO steers with the motor not running.

The wheel just turns. There is only a hydraulic connection which doesn't connect without the engine running.


It's not power steering, it's hydraulic steering.

 

[darmstrong2319]

I am sorry about your wife. As for steering the tractor split brakes should work

 

[oldpilgrim]

I am sorry about your wife. As for steering the tractor split brakes should work

Thanks.

Never thought about using the brakes.

 

[4570Man]

I am sorry about your wife. As for steering the tractor split brakes should work

I doubt they're going to work while being towed. I think a short chain and hoping it tracks decent is the easiest option here. Are you sure it won't steer with the engine off. I have several pieces that have only a hydraulic cylinder to move the wheels and they still steer. I blew a power steering hose in the L3240 and i completely lost steering so I know there's no direct linkage.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I doubt they're going to work while being towed. I think a short chain and hoping it tracks decent is the easiest option here. Are you sure it won't steer with the engine off. I have several pieces that have only a hydraulic cylinder to move the wheels and they still steer. I blew a power steering hose in the L3240 and i completely lost steering so I know there's no direct linkage.

With no fluid moving and no fluid pressure, it can't push the cylinders in or out to steer. How is it your 'pieces' work without a direct linkage or hydraulic pressure?

 

[4570Man]

With no fluid moving and no fluid pressure, it can't push the cylinders in or out to steer. How is it your 'pieces' work without a direct linkage or hydraulic pressure?

I don't know but they do. It's significantly reduced steering but it's enough to keep it pointed in the right direction and make mild direction changes.