B2920 Sound
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BrierPatch
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Check this thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/207524-b2920-hst-creaking-sound.html
There is a youtube video on page 1 and 2 that demonstrats an issue that has caused several B2X20 owners concern. As to date I don't believe anyone has figured it out, but I am at 230 hrs and neither the noise or tractor performance has changed.
There is a youtube video on page 1 and 2 that demonstrats an issue that has caused several B2X20 owners concern. As to date I don't believe anyone has figured it out, but I am at 230 hrs and neither the noise or tractor performance has changed.
Wow, this is interesting. The sound does sound somewhat similar to mine. Doesnt seem that the dealer was too worried about it, but several posters made comments that showed some real concern.
I am not sure that this sound is only present only when under a "load". For instace pulling light snow with back blade, going down a steep hill and the sound will appear- not sure that this can really be considered over-working the tractor. However, I do notice it when going up hill pretty consistantly. I will pay more attention to this aspect.
Many folks commented on the drive shaft cover, can someone give me some more direction about how to investigate this as a potential culprit.
At this point, is it even worth having the dealer come and get this?
Again, many many thanks!
I am not sure that this sound is only present only when under a "load". For instace pulling light snow with back blade, going down a steep hill and the sound will appear- not sure that this can really be considered over-working the tractor. However, I do notice it when going up hill pretty consistantly. I will pay more attention to this aspect.
Many folks commented on the drive shaft cover, can someone give me some more direction about how to investigate this as a potential culprit.
At this point, is it even worth having the dealer come and get this?
Again, many many thanks!
wmonroe
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If it is still under warranty I would have the dealer look at it and if they can't find anything document it in case something fails a month out of warranty.
jambx
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I have had my 2920 since 09. I have had this sound since day one. I went from a BX22 (that was smooth as butter) to the B so I also was very concern at first however since others have experienced this rattling vibration I became less concern and caulk it up to micro phonics and just become used to it. Mine only appears when under load (using bucket, pulled box blade etc) but it sounds exactly like the sound in the video. Although I wouldn’t trade my B for the world as it fits me perfect but it is annoying at times.
wpala
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Hi
Another B2920 owner here with a rattling sound more so when bucking up then going forward I checked all the fluids wheels and so on looks OK, I finally got pissed of and the stupid location of the dipstick on the axel (great engineering) it is very hard to see the level of the fluid my dipstick is wet however I thought I stick my finger in the hole and it was dry couldn't touch the oil so I guess the stick gets wet while operating so I have added gear oil about 1.5l before I could see a little bit of oil on the bottom of the hole my tractor has 10HR on it f..ing dealer didn't check the fluids before the delivery it makes you wonder about a quality of workmanship when you leave the tractor for service -not happening, so the noise got a lot quieter, and as soon as a snow is done I'm taking the tractor for inspection to someone else just so it is noted and maybe fix under warrant in case more problems will show up later. This is why I don't trust the dealers too much also those new dip sticks (plastic) are joke I'm thinking of replacing it with a metal one drill few 1/8 holes in steps so if the oil is there viscosity of the oil would cover the corresponding hole
Paul
Another B2920 owner here with a rattling sound more so when bucking up then going forward I checked all the fluids wheels and so on looks OK, I finally got pissed of and the stupid location of the dipstick on the axel (great engineering) it is very hard to see the level of the fluid my dipstick is wet however I thought I stick my finger in the hole and it was dry couldn't touch the oil so I guess the stick gets wet while operating so I have added gear oil about 1.5l before I could see a little bit of oil on the bottom of the hole my tractor has 10HR on it f..ing dealer didn't check the fluids before the delivery it makes you wonder about a quality of workmanship when you leave the tractor for service -not happening, so the noise got a lot quieter, and as soon as a snow is done I'm taking the tractor for inspection to someone else just so it is noted and maybe fix under warrant in case more problems will show up later. This is why I don't trust the dealers too much also those new dip sticks (plastic) are joke I'm thinking of replacing it with a metal one drill few 1/8 holes in steps so if the oil is there viscosity of the oil would cover the corresponding hole
Paul
CHDinCT
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Interesting. I watched the youtube vid and to me it sounds like a piece of sheet metal or something metal vibrating, not anything related to the front axle, especially since the tractor was not moving. I have herd something similar on my BX. It only happens when the rpm is in a narrow range and even then not all of the time. Months back I thought I had isolated the noise to a piece of sheet metal at the lower front of the front grill area. On my BX, the sheet metal "cover" is attached on one side but not the other. It must be intended for removal for service I assume. At one point when it was making noise, I could press on the "loose" side of the panel and the noise would stop. But, I then added a bolt on that side, but only at one corner. After that the noise subsided for a while, and now I hear it again. I'm thinking I may need to secure it better, or add some felt padding between the edge of the sheet metal panel and the frame, which is where I think it's vibrating. Now, of course, this is a BX and no a B, but maybe Kubota uses a similar piece of sheet metal on the lower front side of the tractor.
In the attached pic, it's item 140. Shows it bolted at the top of each corner, but I don't recall a bolt on the left side. Anyway, you can see where the bottom right or left side of the sheet metal could vibrate against the vertical strut. Anyway, something to look for on your B's. See if you have a similar piece of sheet metal and if it's loose at one or more of the corners.
In the attached pic, it's item 140. Shows it bolted at the top of each corner, but I don't recall a bolt on the left side. Anyway, you can see where the bottom right or left side of the sheet metal could vibrate against the vertical strut. Anyway, something to look for on your B's. See if you have a similar piece of sheet metal and if it's loose at one or more of the corners.
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Interesting, the weather has recently improved into the mid 60's. I have been doing some grading of my gravel drive and have not been hearing this noise. I heard it this winter while plowing snow. Is it possible that something is temperature dependent?