GC Series ... No greasable U joints or front axle pivot points

[sevenvalleys]

Hey Folks
A new Gc1705 owner and discovering some things that other sub compact tractors have and wondering especially if the older GC SERIES have any U joint failure or front axle problems since they are not greasable ? Or are the Masseys made better or different configurations of other like tractors .
Hey its less crawling underneath and greasing those pto shafts and various points . I like that !!! Any comments on there longevity in these areas .

 

[irvingj]

My 2007 2310 has a grease fitting on the mid PTO driveshaft (when it's installed), but that's about it. No u-joint problems. Yet.

 

[sevenvalleys]

My 2007 2310 has a grease fitting on the mid PTO driveshaft (when it's installed), but that's about it. No u-joint problems. Yet.

How many hours on you 2310

 

[WranglerX]

I am sort of scratching my head about front axle pivot also, even my riding mower has zerk in axle pivot...

Also what about shaft between engine and hydrostatic drive...

And I wonder what kind of nightmare is it to change fan belt....

Dale

 

[irvingj]

Right now, 763.9 hours. I should also add that the lack of grease fittings... does NOT apply to the snow blower, FEL, MMM, or BH. They all have plenty!!

 

[jlgurr]

I have a 2013 GC1705 with just now 405 hours. Front u-joint on 4WD shaft has failed (Friday). Haven't started a repair yet. Will check on parts first.

Jeff

 

[WranglerX]

Front axle pivot is lubed internally by gear lube in front axle...

Dale

 

[jeepcj7]

Only u-joints on those GC tractors are on the front drive shaft and they are sealed - just like the u-joints on a car.