Kubota BX1500

[Ogg1]

Around 20 years ago I bought a Kubota BX1500 with an end loader. I use it mostly for driveway maintenance. It's served me well but yesterday I noticed a puddle of what I think is 90w gear oil around the right wheel. Have any of you other BX1500 owners ever had yours spring a leak there? If so, what did it turn out to be, a gasket or the seal? Also, do any of you know where I can access an exploded view of the front axle assembly with part numbers?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Roadworthy]

I don't know your tractor but parts breakdowns for many models are available online at the Kubota website - Kubota | Sub-compact, Agriculture, Utility, Compact Tractors

 

[CoyPatton]

I have never seen to my knowledge a BX1500, but a puddle next to a tire is likely to be an axle seal. Again since I do not know your tractor at all, I do not know if you have to remove the axle yo replace the seal or if it can be done with the axle in place. I know on other machines folks have kept a close watch on the leak and fluid level.
Good Luck.

 

[Ogg1]

I don't know your tractor but parts breakdowns for many models are available online at the Kubota website - Kubota | Sub-compact, Agriculture, Utility, Compact Tractors

I appreciate your advice but I can't find that on their site.

 

[dodge man]

I owned a BX2350 for 10 years. I don’t know what to call it but the front axle sort of stepped down and out to the wheel. This pivoted also and mine leaked in that area, which seemed worse when I used the loader for heavy work. It was pretty minor though and I never messed with it.

 

[Henro]

I appreciate your advice but I can't find that on their site.

You can get the parts manual here...

Index of Kubotabooks/Tractor Parts Manuals/

Unfortunately it doesn't look like the workshop manual is available there...

 

[RjCorazza]

I believe this is the seal that Dodge Man is referring to. Clean it up and confirm that's where the gear oil is coming from.
Messicks also has parts lists, and this one is for a BX1500d

 

[Ogg1]

I really appreciate you sending this diagram. The area you have circled is definitely where mine is leaking. I'll pull it apart and take a look at it.

Thank you