Newbee here, hello all!

[WLDOTZ]

My wife and I are looking at a new Kubota BX2360 for light landscap jobs around the house. It seems to fit what we need as far as size and ability, but I have some questions.

We were operating one at the dealership and I noticed that when you brought the rpm's up to about 75% and above, there was a loud squealing coming from the rear axle area of the tractor. It sounds like hydraulic cavitation to me, it is loud enough that hearing protection would definitely be required. I cannot see how anyone could tolerate it for a day's operation!

The service man that was there said it is normal, every one does it. Every BX that is, not the B. That sent up a bit of a red flag to me

We have a call into Kubota USA, but I was wondering if any of you had the same experience. Is it BX model-wide, or is this particular tractor have some issues?

Thanks for your help.
John

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Some squealing and hydraulic noise is normal for a tractor with a hydrostatic transmission. I've never heard a complaint about it being ear piercing and needing hearing protection. HUMMM.....

 

[hodge]

Welcome to OTT!
Did you operate any other BX's on the lot? Did they sound the same? You could view some youtube videos on BX tractors, and see if you can hear it.
Kubota's are high quality- I would imagine that it is isolated to that tractor.

 

[WLDOTZ]

No other ones on lot, two other local dealers do not have one. They said they would have Kubota people call and explain, but so far nothing.

 

[Kingcreek]

Did I miss the kickoff for the the fall membership drive?
Welcome to the forum.
Best wishes on your future Kubota.
(Kinda like bringing home a new puppy... except the new little tractor won't pee on the floor or keep you awake at night.)

 

[hodge]

Did I miss the kickoff for the the fall membership drive?
Welcome to the forum.
Best wishes on your future Kubota.
(Kinda like bringing home a new puppy... except the new little tractor won't pee on the floor or keep you awake at night.)

Ohh, I don't know about that last statement- when I first got my Kubota, I spent many a night laying there, dreaming of what implements to get and how to modify the stabilizers...

 

[WLDOTZ]

well, mama signed the papers and it will be delivered tonight. This is her toy, I just get to fix it and keep it full... so i guess it is kinda like a new puppy, huh!

 

[Iowan]

congrats, That's one hearty little puppy!

 

[bobkeyes]

Does it still "squeel"? Welcome to OTT. I'm pretty new here also. I have a BX and it doesn't make much noise at all.

 

[JosephC]

Welcome to the site. I have a 2008 BX2660 and have about 300hrs on it since I bought it and mine never has a squeel in the rearend. It is actually real quiet compaired to my other Kubotas.

 

[RD Gray]

Welcome and I have a BX2200 and no noise to speak of. Of course I can't hear to well I have to constantly say "huh"

 

[Bluegill]

Welcome and a big Congrats!

 

[WLDOTZ]

Yes, it still 'sqeals', but after talking to quite a few objective folks yesterday, it is what it is. I know I have sensitive ears to high pitches after 8 years in the USAF working on the flightline, so that could be why it bothers me. Or it could be that I design hydraulic systems for work and that is why I know that a hydrostatic transmission should not be noisy. Noise means inefficiency... inefficiency means heat. Heat is bad, mmkay?

But, this is Mama's toy. She has put up with my rock buggies and now sand cars and quads, so it is her turn for a toy I think.

I have already ordered the Bxpanded skid plate, and dug out some hooks to weld onto the bucket. I am also going to reinforce the top lip of the bucket while I am at it. I will stop at the dealer in the next day or two to pick up some matching paint. Mama says it has to stay pretty!

Cheers!
John

 

[Mike_B]

Welcome & enjoy the work that will be turned into playtime with the new Kubota.

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