New B2320 Noisy 3 Pt Lift - Normal or Not?

[hc99]

Bought a new B2320 HST a couple weeks ago. I noticed the 3 pt. lift hydraulics are noisier than on my other tractors when raising the lift (noise like power steering after hitting a stop, but makes the noise all the time while lifting). Wonder if this is normal for the B's, and if not what the problem might be? None of my other tractors had this noisy a lift.

Otherwise it's a great little machine. It's perfect for all the places I can't, or don't want to use the bigger machines. The choice between a BX and B2XXX was a hard one, but finally decided on the B2320 largely because of the extra ground clearance. Got the QA for the FEL based on recommendations in the Kubota fora, and really glad I did - thanks!! Makes the switch between bucket and pallet forks a snap (although it took some minor grinding with the Dremel before the lower pins would fit the pallet fork frame). Also turfs, 60" MMM, remote, light, and block heater. My only possible regret is not getting the BH, the "why not" being the #1 question from friends.

If I didn't have bigger machines, I probably would have looked at the B3200 with the 4 cyl engine.

Thanks,
Howard

 

[General Lee]

That sound doesn't sound normal to me. I'd get it back to the dealer to check out. Try adjusting the PTO speed knob under the seat in various spots and see if that helps.

 

[GSmith4965]

My B2320 3pt hitch does not whine

 

[tractchores]

The one on my b2920 doesn't whine unless its at the top or against my bh subframe and i keep pushing up. What are you lifting with it? Maybe it whines close to the max capacity?

 

[displacedPA]

i wouldnt day mine wines but there is a louder pump noise. This is happens when the unit is at idle speed. bump up the rpms to 1200.

 

[bp fick]

Nope. Not a peep out of mine. Might want to have your dealer check it out.

 

[displacedPA]

Bought a new B2320 HST a couple weeks ago. I noticed the 3 pt. lift hydraulics are noisier than on my other tractors when raising the lift (noise like power steering after hitting a stop, but makes the noise all the time while lifting). Wonder if this is normal for the B's, and if not what the problem might be? None of my other tractors had this noisy a lift.

Howard

I skimmed over that part where you said it does it all the time. I would prob have it looked at also.

 

[hc99]

3pt. is noisy when lifting at all settings of the speed control and all rpms (higher the rpms the louder the whining noise). Haven't connected anything to the 3 pt. yet except for the mmm, and it is noisy lifting when the mmm is disengaged also. The 3pt. seems to be operating normally, except for the noise.

Listened while operating the 3 pt again, and looks like the noise is coming from the hoses going to the remote (haven't connected anything to the remotes yet). Maybe air in the lines, even though nothing connected yet?

Thanks again all for your thoughts!

Howard