Kubota L3600 Steering Quit

TonyC2639 · Apr 4, 2020

I had just scooped up some dirt and was backing up. I heard a klunk and the steering quit altogether. I can turn the steering wheel freely but the wheels don't move. I couldn't find any hydraulic lines disconnected. All the other hydraulic functions work fine. Nothing at all is leaking that I can see anyway. I have no idea where to even start looking. It's mowing season and I'm in trouble. Thanks in advance for any advice!

Peter 315 · Apr 4, 2020

My l3800 has a shaft that runs down the right side of the tractor near the engine to the front check that out........

oldnslo · Apr 4, 2020

If you heard a clunk that sounds mechanical. Did something in the steering linkage fall apart?

TonyC2639 · Apr 4, 2020

Don't see anything at all down the right side.

TonyC2639 · Apr 4, 2020

oldnslo said:
If you heard a clunk that sounds mechanical. Did something in the steering linkage fall apart?

Well I can't see anything amiss. I hate to sound dumb (but I'm so good at it) but the steering shaft disappears down under and I don't see anything where it links to the front wheels, at least visibly. I mean I'm sure it does some how. Of course I can see the rods attached directly to the wheels and they are fine.View attachment 649205