Really hard going from 2WD to 4WD

[RobertN]

That should work!

Make sure you are pointing in a straight line.

Check your tire pressure. If pressure is off, my 25 year old B8200 will resist changing 4wd/2wd.

Lift the front wheels slightly of the ground using the loader and it should slip easily out of 4 wheel drive.

Vic

 

[scotty088]

All the suggestions are excellent.I have also found the tire pressure on my tractor changes daily.When the differential is excess this changes the circumfrence,causing hard shifting.Something else you might consider,

 

[The Dougster]

My 'Bota manual suggests that if it's difficult to get it out, turn the front wheels left or right.... worked like a charm for me.

 

[Big Bri]

my manual tells me that if its hard to go from 4wd to 2wd back up a foot or two and then try. it has worked every time for me.

 

[art]

To have to back up, turn the wheels or pic the front end with a loader is a air pressure balance issue.

 

[Harvest Moon]

I fought with my L3400 in the early days but realized if I release the tension on the drive train it doesn't take much force to engage/disengage. Hills and hard surfaces are the toughest for me, since my technique has been to roll forward or back a few feet, a few times.

This sounds like great advice. Like, kick myself for not thinking of it advice:

Lift the front wheels slightly of the ground using the loader and it should slip easily out of 4 wheel drive.

Vic

There is probably no need to use much force and it's probably a bad idea to do it often.

 

[JTPass]

I have had Kubota 4 wheel drive tractors since 1980. The first 2 were gear drive and this is a HST (B3200). I have found that the tractor will go in to and out of 4 wheel drive very easily if I am rolling on a level surface without pressure on the drive train. Start moving and let off on the forward HST as you push the lever in to or out of 4 wheel drive (do not depress the clutch). It falls in and out very easily. It will be difficult if there is any strain on the drive train.
I hope this helps.

Jim from NH

 

[bpattie]

all good to know, I am not having any problems but if I start having issues I will have lots of things to try

 

[DonT-B7500]

I have a B7500 and it slips in and out smooth as butter, and I shift it often, the only thing i do is make sure i am moving straight ahead for about 5ft before I try shifting it, i never have any bind up.