XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive.

   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive.
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#21  
The terrain around our property is pretty rough I will try running it more in 4WD and lowering the tire psi once it is repaired. As to the differential being engaged there is no way it was engaged with the pedal as the stop I made was in place.

The dealer picked it up yesterday afternoon, so hopefully I'll find something out before the end of the week.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #22  
Sorry to hear about your axle failure. I hope the dealer can find something causing it. Let us know how it turns out.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #23  
Seems strange, I abuse the crap out of mine and mostly in 2WD. Your issue is making me think about it more.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #24  
What about that nice Amsoil fluid you have in there? Will they try and save it?
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive.
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The first time the axle broke they replaced the Amsoil with another synthetic oil from NAPA due to possible contamination issues from the axle breaking. I would expect them to do the same this time.

DaveNJ and others if you have input - How many hours do you have on yours? I had 100 hours the first time it broke and was at 226 hours this time. I would say the most demanding thing I do on my tractor is stump removal. Prior to the first axle breakage I had removed 26 stumps. I have removed an additional 29 stumps since the first axle replacement.

When setting up to dig with the BH. I have the tractor in 2WD Low, running 2500-2600 rpm. I will curl the loader bucket all the way under to the stops, plant the loader bucket tooth bar in the ground taking the weight off the front wheels, set the brake and then get on the BH, set the outriggers and begin digging. This is the best method I had found to keep from pulling myself into the hole when digging. Are others doing similar things when using their backhoe? Could this method be contributing to the problem?

I just want to figure out what is causing this issue. If anyone has any thoughts let me know.

Thanks
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #26  
I haven't removed much in the way of stumps but I've dug probably a mile of drainage and conduit ditches. I set up the backhoe same as you except I usually leave loader bucket flat on the ground. Sometimes, if the situation calls for it, I'll do it the same as you. The ground is really rocky around here and the tractor and backhoe get a real workout (glad for that heavy duty frame mount)- it can bounce around a lot and I've pried out rocks and roots that probably reach the limit of what a small hoe can do. I usually run at a tad lower RPM than you, but why would that make a difference? I"ve got 130 hours or so on the tractor.

I've never used the differential lock and don't use FWD except in snow and a few times while bushhogging in wet areas. I'm real interested to see the outcome of you situation and hope it gets resolved well for you.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive.
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DaveNJ, Thanks for the feed back.

I spoke with the Mechanic at the Dealer yesterday and they have not had an opportunity to get it in the shop yet as they were backed up with other repairs. He told me their plan was to get it in the shop Monday take it apart and determine if the axle was broke again. He said they had the factory LS Tech coming by their shop on Tuesday and they were going to look at it together and try to determine the root cause of the problem.

I hope to hear something Wednesday and I will post an update then.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #28  
Well Plas-
How did they treat you on this one?
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive.
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The Dealer finally got it in the shop this past Monday. They found the right side axle broke this time. The Dealer Mech and LS Tech think the right side could have been stressed when the left side axle broke last September and then finally failed. They said they could find no other reason for the failures. The LS Tech told the Dealer that they had not had this problem with any other of the XJ2025H's that he was aware of.

It is covered under warranty and they have the parts on order and I should get my tractor back sometime next week. I asked the Dealer to check with LS and find out how long this specific type of failure is covered by the warranty. I am concerned that they could not really determine any root cause for these two axle failures. I hope I didn't get stuck with a lemon.
 
   / XJ2025H won't run in two wheel drive. #30  
Hopefully having two new axles does the trick. Glad to hear other XJ 2025's haven't had this problem. Good luck!
 

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