Wandering Steering Wheel

[Fastball714]

The b26 uses hydrostatic steering.
There might be other B's too, but not sure.
I know the newer B's all use hydrostatic steering.

My L4060 is that way. When I'm cutting on a slope, I'm constantly turning the steering to go straight.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Any (all ) hydraulic cylinders will leak and cause problems when operated a 'zillion' times. Nature of the design, materials used,environment they're in and of course any abuse.....

 

[Fastball714]

Any (all ) hydraulic cylinders will leak and cause problems when operated a 'zillion' times. Nature of the design, materials used,environment they're in and of course any abuse.....

Mine did it the day I bought it. It's not from wear.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

so.. you took back next day and had it replaced under warranty ?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Mine did it the day I bought it. It's not from wear.

It's easily repairable, there is a center seal on the steering cylinder that can be bad.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Common issue? Just Kubota or all tractors?

Common to any tractor with hydrostatic steering.

 

[GrizBota]

The B2601 (and many other modernish) Kubota HST tractors don’t have a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering mechanisms. As a result the steering wheel will not be indexed the same each time the wheels are pointed straight ahead. The dealer is ignoring you because it is normal.

You can pull the steering wheel 🛞 off and reindex it every time you park the tractor. It won’t matter, as soon as you move the tractor and turn the steering wheel a couple times. If big K used a symmetrical steering wheel, we wouldn’t likely even realize this situation.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Common to any tractor with hydrostatic steering.

Thanks.