New Tractor and almost a disaster!

[jwstewar]

The left front tire fell off my NH TC24D after about 15 minutes of use or playing really when I first bought it. The dealer replace all of the bolts, the wheel & tire, and the hub. He wanted to make sure nothing had been damaged. Was afraid that the threads had been messed up on the hub. Once that one fell off I went around and cranked everything down with the impact gun. Not a problem since.

Good luck getting your 'Bota fixed, but I am glad to know that it just isn't a NH problem.

 

[JoeR]

K4330: What bolts on the front frame are you referencing? I am worried that the same guy at the Kubota factory was working when both of our tractors were assembled.

Here is my Update with more questions:

The dealer sent a guy out who replaced and tightened all the bolts. He said the hub was not bent. Although, when I got down the road over 5mph I feel a slight left to right rocking. Is this normal? I know tractors don't drive like cars, but I am now paranoid since this incident. I don't know if I am being over sensitive, and need a sanity check.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Egon]

Prechecks are always a good idea. Do them on a schedule basis like start up, shutdown or fuel up but do them. Also check bolts & nuts other than just tires for tightness.

Egon