BX Broken front axle

V1Rotate · Aug 2, 2012

I noticed that the steering stop bolt is broken off for the right front wheel, it looks like the casting snapped off from the steering knuckle. Has anyone ever seen this before? If I can find the missing part that broke off can it be welded back on?
The tractor is a BX 1500 with only about 300 hours on it. I included a picture of the right side which is broken and a picture of the left side for comparison.(You'll see that the left side is leaking, any ideas about that?)

gwdixon · Aug 2, 2012

I've seen something like that on a L3650. Usually caused by stress like turning the wheel when it is locked in place by a rock, dirt, stump, or the like.

The best solution is to replace the broken part. Welding on cast is iffy at best.

It will need a new seal so that can be taken care of at the same time. The leak was not related to the break.

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kcender · Aug 2, 2012

Hard to say if it could be welded for sure without testing it but I would guess that it could be welded by a competent welder.The part should come off to fix it properly .If the casting is cracked,I probably would buy a new part but if it is just reattaching the block,it should be alright to weld it.Having the piece would be best but the part could be made out of steel and welded to the casting.There are various welding processes that would work but I would TIG weld it with a Certanium 423T rod.You would have to judge the cost of repairing verses replacing.Just my opinion but I have been in the welding repair business for quite a few years.

V1Rotate · Aug 2, 2012

I am still looking for the part that broke off, it's out on the lawn somewhere. The only welder I have is an AC stick welder, so if I understand, I probably shouldn't try to weld it, just replace it?

gwdixon · Aug 2, 2012

With only 300 hrs. on it the tractor should be under warranty unless it is rarely used. Check with a dealer.

Kubota Insurance may even pay for it if you have a policy. It would have had to be in an "accident" of some sort.

kcender indicated that it might be weldable by a pro but by an AC unit and casual welder would not be a recommendation.

BTW, the replacement repair cost for the L3650 totalled right at $1000 at a Kubota dealer.

V1Rotate · Aug 2, 2012

gwdixon said:
With only 300 hrs. on it the tractor should be under warranty unless it is rarely used. Check with a dealer.

Kubota Insurance may even pay for it if you have a policy. It would have had to be in an "accident" of some sort.

kcender indicated that it might be weldable by a pro but by an AC unit and casual welder would not be a recommendation.

BTW, the replacement repair cost for the L3650 totalled right at $1000 at a Kubota dealer.

The tractor is a 2003 so it way out of warranty.

Artisan · Aug 2, 2012

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kcender · Aug 2, 2012

V1Rotate said:
I am still looking for the part that broke off, it's out on the lawn somewhere. The only welder I have is an AC stick welder, so if I understand, I probably shouldn't try to weld it, just replace it?

I would say you are correct.If it were my tractor I would try welding it as I would be out nothing but my time.It will take a fairly experienced welder to do a proper repair on this.If that is not you then it would be best to get a new part or get a price on repairing from a welding shop.