SGT 1872 frame problems?

[OhioGuy]

I recently had two of the bolts that hold the frame to the rear end of the tractor snap off. I first thought they had just come loose and fallen out, I wasnt that lucky. Both bolts on the left side snapped off. When I removed the rear cover off the differential I was hoping there would be enough protruding on the inside to get some vicegrips on, no such luck. I had to remove the left rear axle assy and drill and easy out one, the other did have enough to vicegrip out.

The mechanic at the Cub dealer said these Super Garden tractors were prone to this because of the long wheelbase and that the end of the frame isn't supported from twisting unless you have the plate installed for the bagger accessory. In the process of correcting this I discovered the two bolts on the right of the hydro missing also.

If you have a SGT, I would suggest you inspect the four frame bolt attaching to the rear end and just forward are four more bolts (two per side) securing the hydro unit to the frame.

The mechanic also suggested replacing those frame bolts with grade 8, the ones that snapped were 6's.

I don't want to do that repair again, the EZ out process is stressful!

Good luck, post if I can answer questions.

Curt

 

[texretvet]

I have an 1861, 2082, 2084, and 2182 that all have had the same problem. Seems like they would have picked up on this problem and done something to remedy the situation.

The 2182 is really bad. It broke the transaxle casing where the bolts screw in. I'm not quite sur what I'm gonna do about that yet. I might have to fab up some sort of bracket to hold the whole rearend to the frame.

Anyone have any experience with this or any suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[art]

I'd hope you still have the pieces that broke to make it easier to center the unit. They can be welded back on and give you a base to work from.

To get some extra flat steel and build extra supports to fasten between the frame and axle at lower points will help to reinforce and reduce the load in this area.