Stuck in 4WD

[HEC]

I have a new mx6000 kubota with 55hrs. and can't get it out of 4wd. This is my 4th 4wd tractor so I am not new at it. I have tried all the usual steps, back and forth, lift front end off the ground, turn wheel, ect, and it just won't come out. I am not sure if it is in the linkage as that all looks fine to me. Any help would be appreciated . Dealer is supposed to come out and look at it sometime in the near future.

 

[RjCorazza]

Sounds like you know all the tricks, so I guess you'll just have to let the dealer fix it.
My last 2 Kubotas were hard to shift out of 4wd, and the range also, but not difficult enough to slow me down. They did ease up eventually.
Out of habit I now shift out of 4wd by taking the load off the drivetrain by easing off the pedal and just before coming to a stop I shift. It always comes out real smooth that way.

 

[TractorTYMe]

Is your MX6000 an HST? Do you have a rangle level with N in it between L and M? Try put it in neutral before lifting front axle off ground?

 

[HEC]

Is your MX6000 an HST? Do you have a rangle level with N in it between L and M? Try put it in neutral before lifting front axle off ground?

It is hst and I will give that a try as I have tried neutral, just not sure I was lifting off the ground when I did that procedure with neutral.

 

[Thomas]

It is hst and I will give that a try as I have tried neutral, just not sure I was lifting off the ground when I did that procedure with neutral.

Keeps us updated of fix.

 

[Mike1955]

My 4330 Kubota has to be like synchronized or it’s difficult. Just saying

 

[ruffdog]

I have a new mx6000 kubota with 55hrs. and can't get it out of 4wd.

How long has it been in 4x4? Follow the 4x4 lever and linkage where it goes in the cases and spray some penetrating lube there. Sometimes new tractors just need that first spray or they will rust there.

 

[zzvyb6]

Have you tried out-shifting 'on-the-fly' (while it's rolling at speed ?) MY JD is picky and likes speed + throttle off. Then it easily pulls out of 4wd.

 

[5030]

When I bought my M9000 in 2002, it was the same deal as RJ, hard to get out of 4wd but as the hours went on, it became easier and easier and my open station M9 was never an issue because I bought it used so the original owner got to deal with it, not me. Mine are both gear drive hydraulic shuttle however.

 

[HEC]

Shop foreman came out yesterday when I wasn't available and got it out of 4wd. I asked how he did it and he said nothing special. He must have really put some pressure on the lever, but at least it came out and is working fine now. I will put it in and out quite frequently from now on.

 

[HEC]

How long has it been in 4x4? Follow the 4x4 lever and linkage where it goes in the cases and spray some penetrating lube there. Sometimes new tractors just need that first spray or they will rust there.

Will do Thanks

 

[Mike1955]

Shop foreman came out yesterday when I wasn't available and got it out of 4wd. I asked how he did it and he said nothing special. He must have really put some pressure on the lever, but at least it came out and is working fine now. I will put it in and out quite frequently from now on.

HEC time and repeating the process could possibly help. I seriously doubt it. I think you just need to go from two to fourwheeel drive and get atuned to it. There is a slight to it. Pulling, position of steering wheel and just the feel of the engagement lever play a part in it. Just keep a fair amount of pressure on the lever as you want to disengage and when everything get just right it will slip right out. Good luck sir

 

[5030]

Sounds like a plan. Like I stated, my M was a bear for a while but got better with use.

 

[airbiscuit]

Shop foreman came out yesterday when I wasn't available and got it out of 4wd. I asked how he did it and he said nothing special. He must have really put some pressure on the lever, but at least it came out and is working fine now. I will put it in and out quite frequently from now on.

Again, I think if you use a sharp (jerky) motion, it will actuate in or out of 4wd.

 

[5030]

On mine, actuation was never an issue. It was the DEACTIVATION that was.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Mine will stick engaged a lot more than not. Most times I just let the tractor sit over night and it'll slip right out before I start up in the morning.

 

[HEC]

Thanks for all the reply's, this is my 5th 4wd Kubota over the years and never any issue like this with the other 4. I did go out and take it out of 4wd as the mechanic did put it back. It came out very easily and I just left it out until I use it again in the snow.

 

[CliffordK]

I wonder if it would help to jack up one or both front wheels.

 

[CoyPatton]

I purchased my older tractor used and it had been in 4x4 for a while and did not want to disengage. I talked with lots of folks, before getting really involved with getting it out of 4x4. I sprayed all connection points of linkages including where it went into the case, I did not go inside the case, but that was one suggestion I received.
When I finally got it out of 4x4 mode, I had again soaked all linkage connections and then removed the knob on the lever and put a cheater on the shaft of the lever. Then with a steady pressure on the extended lever, I went through all the tricks I had tried—lifting front wheels with loader, driving in reverse, turning front end while driving and others. It took a bit, but it finally moved and then came out. It has never really been what I would call smooth shifting between 2x4 & 4x4, but with a steady strong pressure, it shifts between since. I also try to be sure to stay shifted out of 4x4 until it is needed. I will say that this tractor had less ability in 2x4 than the previous 2x4 only tractors. It was purchased for the loader and not the 4x4, although 4x4 was recommended when looking for a tractor with a loader.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I hate to admit this since it shows my idiot side, but I had the same problem when I bought my new MX5800. Turns out, I was pushing the 4WD lever in the wrong direction since it was reversed from the one on my old tractor!

Luckily, I discovered it before calling the dealer!