"Clicking" noise in right rear wheel

[Machodoc]

I'm getting a clicking noise in the right rear wheel of my hydrostatic drive Kubota tractor. I can hear it better when someone else is driving it than when I'm on it. It's especially noticeable at low speeds. It sounds like it makes a noise about every 180 degrees of rotation.

I'm not sue if there's just a rock that somehow got into where it shouldn't be, a brake part is loose or dragging, or something else. It sounds like when a CV joint on a transverse engine car is starting to go bad.

Does this sound familiar to anyone here?

 

[bcp]

Welcome to OTT.

Check the lug bolts/nuts, and check the bolts holding the center to the rim, if you have that type. Loose wheel fasteners will click.

Bruce

 

[Lil Foot]

And wheel hubs to axle, if it has separate hubs.

 

[jcy110]

My BX22 was clicking from time to time and there was a problem with the locking differential with broken gear teeth. When it pushed a hole in the HST case the repair and parts cost 4200.00 I would get it taken apart and looked at. The larger half of the case is about 2000.00 for my tractor. Getting it taken apart now might save you a lot of cash if just the differential needs to be replaced they can do it by removing the smaller half of the case and one rear wheel. Let us know how you make out.

You can look at pics http://1pcmedic.com/bx22/dealer01.jpg pics are dealer01.jpg - dealer07.jpg you can just change the number in the browser.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I'm getting a clicking noise in the right rear wheel of my hydrostatic drive Kubota tractor. I can hear it better when someone else is driving it than when I'm on it. It's especially noticeable at low speeds. It sounds like it makes a noise about every 180 degrees of rotation.

I'm not sue if there's just a rock that somehow got into where it shouldn't be, a brake part is loose or dragging, or something else. It sounds like when a CV joint on a transverse engine car is starting to go bad.

Does this sound familiar to anyone here?

State the exact model, they are not all built the same!

 

[Machodoc]

Thanks for the feedback thus far. This is a Kubota B7500HSD.

 

[chim]

That reminds me of something I encountered with a new B7500:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/25260-wheel-noise-errrnt-errrnt.html

 

[1970cs]

I read the link above and agree that is highly likely the culprit.

Pat

 

[Machodoc]

That reminds me of something I encountered with a new B7500:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/25260-wheel-noise-errrnt-errrnt.html

Many thanks. That sure sounds likely. I just got back from a trip to the nearest "big city," where I bought a large torque wrench, bar, sockets, and a heavy-duty jack. Weather permitting, I'll be pulling the wheel on it tomorrow and checking that hub to be sure the bolt on that is tight.

 

[jasowiii]

similar situation last spring. Loose wheel...

More of a thump than a click though.

 

[G-Man]

You may need new wedges that hold the wheel mount to the axle. I replaced mine because they where badly worn out. 100% better and no clicking any more