I have an L4701 with 1800 hours. This is my second Kubota having moved up a size with last purchase, I am on my 3rd clutch and it is going out. After the first one, when told it was operator error I started being more vigilant in how I used the clutch but I did install a backhoe after this and put in a septic tank drain field with it. I sort of blamed this on burning up the second one but was still irritated it went out. Once again complained to the dealer and they told me a Kubota field rep would take a look. Never heard from them. On this third clutch I haven’t used it with the backhoe but have used the front end loader some and have been super careful not to make the clutch a foot rest and have used the low range when operating at low speeds. Had no problems with the first tractor with the same uses minus the backhoe. I am wishing I had bought a hydrostatic drive now but the dealer talked me out of it. Any suggestions on who do complain to and contact info would be appreciated.
Double clutch trouble
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A clutch that is properly installed, adjusted and not abused should last years and years and years. I've got one tractor that is a 1966, 79 HP, 4,000 hrs, still has the original clutch. Have a 1980 with similar hours, use and original clutch.
You need to check with the person who installs the clutch, where the clutch came from (some parts are less quality then others!), and how the clutch is used.
When the mechanic opens up the tractor what does he see that indicates a problem? His observation may be good indicator of what is causing the early damage. If nothing is obvious, better look in the mirror!
You need to check with the person who installs the clutch, where the clutch came from (some parts are less quality then others!), and how the clutch is used.
When the mechanic opens up the tractor what does he see that indicates a problem? His observation may be good indicator of what is causing the early damage. If nothing is obvious, better look in the mirror!
Lots of loader work involves back-and-forth heavy clutch usage and is probably better suited for a hydrostatic…. but even so, a manual clutch should be sturdy enough to last a long time….IF OEM parts are used and IF the clutch isn’t abused by “riding” it or “slipping” it at high RPMs. Avoid cheap aftermarket parts.
I agree w/D2Cat …my 1996 and my 1940 tractor clutches are original.
I agree w/D2Cat …my 1996 and my 1940 tractor clutches are original.
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A few things
1) Are you keeping the clutch properly adjusted as it wears?
2) Are you slipping the clutch by releasing or pushing in too slow?
3) When the clutch was replaced, was the flywheel either resurfaced or replaced? Number 1 reason for a replacement clutch to fail is putting a new one on a poorly surfaced flywheel.
4) Was proper parts used in the repair?
5) Does the clutch linkage move freely and not binding up so that it doesn’t release properly?
Good luck and hopefully you can figure out a cause and remedy it.
1) Are you keeping the clutch properly adjusted as it wears?
2) Are you slipping the clutch by releasing or pushing in too slow?
3) When the clutch was replaced, was the flywheel either resurfaced or replaced? Number 1 reason for a replacement clutch to fail is putting a new one on a poorly surfaced flywheel.
4) Was proper parts used in the repair?
5) Does the clutch linkage move freely and not binding up so that it doesn’t release properly?
Good luck and hopefully you can figure out a cause and remedy it.
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What do you mean by double clutch trouble?
That it happened twice?
Because that tractor only has a single clutch disk.
Are you connecting and disconnecting the PTO with the mechanical clutch?
Did they replace the pressure plate when they did the clutch disk?
That it happened twice?
Because that tractor only has a single clutch disk.
Are you connecting and disconnecting the PTO with the mechanical clutch?
Did they replace the pressure plate when they did the clutch disk?