Thats a good tip for my L3250.
The M7060 has <100 hours. The vibration is not in the steering. It tends to go thru the whole tractor like driving over rumble strips in a car.
I checked the tires as suggested by Maple. Appear to be fine.
M7060 mystery vibration
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The M7060 has <100 hours. The vibration is not in the steering. It tends to go thru the whole tractor like driving over rumble strips in a car.
I checked the tires as suggested by Maple. Appear to be fine.
Hi Simon;
Sorry to join the conversation late. I never really figured it out definitively. My conclusion is that it is a tire issue, but I'm not entirely certain. I have wheel weights, but the tires are not filled. The rumble occurs at any speed, gear, and the PTO on or off does not affect the vibration. It is consistent with each wheel rotation. Higher speed more often, lower speed less often. It is not worse at higher speeds, but more frequent as the tires rotate faster. Surface doesn't matter either, but it is more noticeable on pavement. I changed the hydraulic oil again recently, and another inspection of the filter revealed no glitter. The vibration has subsided somewhat so I've just learned to live with it and not worry too much. I've put 450 hours on it since I bought it, and it doesn't seem to get worse or be an issue. I'm disinclined to tear it apart looking for a ghost, but that may eventually be an expensive mistake.
Sorry to join the conversation late. I never really figured it out definitively. My conclusion is that it is a tire issue, but I'm not entirely certain. I have wheel weights, but the tires are not filled. The rumble occurs at any speed, gear, and the PTO on or off does not affect the vibration. It is consistent with each wheel rotation. Higher speed more often, lower speed less often. It is not worse at higher speeds, but more frequent as the tires rotate faster. Surface doesn't matter either, but it is more noticeable on pavement. I changed the hydraulic oil again recently, and another inspection of the filter revealed no glitter. The vibration has subsided somewhat so I've just learned to live with it and not worry too much. I've put 450 hours on it since I bought it, and it doesn't seem to get worse or be an issue. I'm disinclined to tear it apart looking for a ghost, but that may eventually be an expensive mistake.
I read elsewhere that someone with a similar issue aired-down their tires and eliminated the noise. I am ordering a tire gauge for filled tires and giving that a try. He said his tires were at 24lbs and he took them down in steps until they were quite. I operate on hillsides often and I don't feature squishy tires when heeled over on a hill. But I'll try it.