Tractor shimmy

[n375etd]

Originally Posted by n375etd I have kubota l3430 it been a great tractor . I recently have taken out while moving I shimmy or feels like the tractor wobbles back forth .Obviously more noticeably at lower speeds .I checked the air pressure all nuts our tight .I lifted the tractor and spun the tires to seen if one were bent I did not notice anything .Is it possibly I bent something .It has a loader I do use it I wonder if I could have lifted load and bent rim or spindle .I just wondering has anyone experience this same problem or have any suggestions thanks.

 

[paulharvey]

Are the rears water filled, any chance one lost about half its water and you topped off with air?

 

[Baby Grand]

My L3240 with R1 tires shimmies a little at very low speed on asphalt.
I never notice this when I'm on soil.
I think this is due to the load shifting abruptly from bar to bar on the tires.
Do you feel the shimmy when you're on soil, or only when you're on a hard surface?

 

[n375etd]

Thanks for the replies the tires our not water filled just air .The tires our Titan high traction lug on rear and Firestone G-1 all traction field road on fronts .i just noticed so far on hard ground this was never present before when driving on hard ground in last 3 months it seem to happen.there 3 ft of snow so I have wait till spring to try in the dirt.I have owned the tractor or 6 years it has 775hrs on it .

 

[Thomas]

Have you check/tighten loader frame?

 

[Baby Grand]

If it's in 4WD on a hard surface, mine will shimmy some ... especially if I try turning.
I have Titans all around on mine.
By the way, I forgot to say - Welcome aboard!

 

[jpm1]

Back in december i got a deal on 4 new, bar tread ag tires mounted and rears filled at a low price from by dealer. I had to buy them. With R-4s my Kioti was really smooth, with the Ag's its a shaky ride on the road but on dirt, nothing noticible. . . . John

 

[imgone52]

Is this a constant problem or only when you first get going each day? Our TN65 at work, does this each day until we get the front tires (Goodyears) warmed up a little. It is a real joy after a few turning motions and you get the flat spots on opposite sides. Tends to "rock the boat" a bit. Good luck:thumbsup:

 

[n375etd]

I check the loader tie downs.thanks