B3030 difficulty steering under load

[hazmat]

Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

Work has been rather insane for me since Jan 2009, plus with the 2 kids growing up fast, I've spent very little time on tbn in the last 3 years. Back for a visit to search for answers since my B3030 is having steering issues with a heavy load...

Nice to see some of the regulars from waaaay back still around.

To catch y'all up on my tractor happenings: Just Past 400 hrs on the Kubota

Built a 1,000 sq foot patio & deck that lasted the summers of 2008 thru 2010 - I'll have to dig up some pix. Tractor & Backhoe were indespensible for that project


Only new implement in the last few years has been a timerwolf PTO log splitter with 4 way wedge - love it. Also bought a new chainsaw (Stihl MS441CQ) a couple years ago.

Bought a new F250 diesel last month - figured you guys would share some excitement about that - (wifey isn't feeling the love). The new diesel is amazing. Got the base XL version, roll up windows and all. Will keep my car for commuting to the office.

 

[ronjhall]

Re: Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

Welcome back. :thumbsup:
Cannot help with your steering problems.

 

[MarkV]

Re: Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

Glad to see your doing well Hazmat. You need to check in more often.

MarkV

 

[riptides]

Re: Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

What's the issue? I did not see it under owning and operating? I may have missed it?

My 7800 started doing jerky steering when hot running at full speed. Just over 500 hours.
Fluids and Filters fixed that.

Welcome back.

 

[teg]

Re: Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

"steering issues" Like what issues? not working, surging? I wonder if it's similar to the cracked return hoses very common to the L2800/L3400 that allows air to be sucked into the system?

Welcome back, too... (there is life beyond TBN :laughing:)

 

[hazmat]

Re: Back for a visit after 3 years of mostly MIA

issue is difficulty turning with a medium to heavy load on the loader on a hard surface. I have the shop manual & have checked the obvious - hydro fluid is full. Fluid and filter changed at 300 hrs, just past 400 now.

Powerwashed the tractor the other day - will be looking for leaks.

Next up in the troubleshooting is to check pressure - unfortunately I don't have a hydraulic pressure gauge - perhaps it's time to get one set up...

I should really post this in owning & operating.

 

[hazmat]

I'm having difficulty turning with a medium to heavy load on the loader on a hard surface. I have the shop manual & have checked the obvious - hydro fluid is full. Fluid and filter changed at 300 hrs, just past 400 now.

Front tires are filled to max PSI (22psi), rear tires are loaded & have 500# weight box on the rear.

Powerwashed the tractor the other day - will be looking for leaks.

Next up in the troubleshooting is to check pressure - unfortunately I don't have a hydraulic pressure gauge - perhaps it's time to get one set up...

Open to suggestions on further troubleshooting....

 

[RoyJackson]

You're not a novice to tractors...have you ever had this problem before when moving a similar load?

As far as hydraulic pressure (or lack of)...any other symptoms that may indicate that? When you lifted the "medium to heavy" weight...any protests from the loader?

 

[hazmat]

It's been going on a while. Doesn't seem to tie back to any particular event (fluid/filter change etc.) When new, wasn't an issue, so I figure something has worn etc.

 

[RoyJackson]

It's been going on a while. Doesn't seem to tie back to any particular event (fluid/filter change etc.) When new, wasn't an issue, so I figure something has worn etc.

Yep...worn, or something is bent...