Kubota transmission whine. It had a lot more Hst whine than the L.

Kubota transmission whine Would I go back to an open cab, ABSOLUTELY not!! The sound inside the cab of a Kubota LX-3310. I saw my dealer and I was told ( that's ok ,there all noisy!). The smaller the hydrostat tractor the louder the whine. It makes a fairly loud noise at the rear of the tractor. I think it sounds pretty normal. Joined Mar 6, 2012 Messages 3,534 Location Left coast of, GA Tractor Prowl around in some older posts by searching the 'whining HST' topic. The L2501 has thr Mar 1, 2005 · A certain amount of whine is normal from hydrostatic transmissions as they operate. sea2summit Elite Member. The salesman said hst whine is much less in the new line of kubota tractors. It is very similar in design and function to the synchro-shift type. Some are just noisier than others. Feb 21, 2003 · Apr 28, 2022 / Kubota M4 Utility Tractor Transmission Whine. Hope this sorta answers your question May 4, 2021 · Hey all, I bought a L2501 a couple of years ago and mostly love the tractor. If you watch the GP outdoors video he talks about. The HST hydro whine is mentioned often online but rarely addressed with video. Thread Starter #28 . Jan 30, 2012 · Glide Shift. Apr 19, 2023 #2 Dec 4, 2010 · Joined Oct 13, 2009 Messages 5,820 Location SC (Upstate) & NC (Piedmont) Tractor NH TN 55, Kubota B2320 & RTV 900, Bad Boy Outlaw ZTR Dec 1, 2003 · I have a slight high pitched whine in my tractor when I am pulling a disc. Jul 17, 2011 · I like the tractor very much, but when the tractor is working for an hour and the transmission oil gets hot, the transmission will start whining when the tractor is stopped. I like the tractor very much, but when the tractor is working for an hour and the transmission oil gets hot, the transmission will start whining when the tractor is stopped. I listened closely to your 2 videos. Apr 10, 2011 / Kubota 2920 HST whine #10 . Today it seemed very noticable. Just purchased a used M9540 cab tractor. It seems to be louder when the tractor is under a load, like going up hill. Feb 13, 2020 · Feb 18, 2020 / Hydro stat transmission whine #1 . Recently bought a RTV 900 Kubota, with about 620 hours on it, there's a problem with the transmission. When I pull it out of the garage from sitting purrs like a kitten after it gets warm starts to making a grinding-whining noise, when I use the hydrostat. Love it. Feb 21, 2003 · No fix yet. S. I don't know why, but this seems to be true. Jul 17, 2018 · My B7500 had similar problem- the rubber transmission vent hose behind the seat was missing and water got into transmission- drain and change filters and oil ( use slightly cheaper oil and filters) - run until oil has circulated and warm then drain. My question is---is this whine normal for this Kubota model, and if it is, is there a type of transmission oil that would help to quiet it? Did you use Kubota filter for transmission? Kubota HST's are very filter sensitive (something I learned the hard way). Apr 19, 2023 · Hi can anyone help with Kubota Rtv x900 transmission problem machine won’t move forward or backwards ? Doc Admin. Don't think there was ever a reason given, just owner reports. Nov 8, 2015 · May 9, 2022 / Kubota M4 Utility Tractor Transmission Whine #41 . Nov 7, 2022 · I have noticed a transmission “whine” is the fluid oem kubota? Reactions: Doc. 1)There is a hydraulic whine coming from the transmission and possibly the hydraulic steering control. Staff member. My observance, the tractor did not whine like it use to. Loud whine when moving forward or backward. Oil- is full and clear. Joined Feb 13, 2020 Another neighbor with a Kubota HST, no whine. But the hydraulics pump makes a lot of noise. All fluid levels are good. Thanks in advance. Nov 8, 2022 #6 Aurthuritus Thanks for your replies Aug 28, 2021 · May 9, 2022 / Kubota M4 Utility Tractor Transmission Whine #40 . The whine gets slightly quieter when broken in. Apparently Kubota USA owns the copyright on the SUDT name so it has to be called something else in Canada. Kubota Canada only has the one fluid available, made by Petro Canada. Oct 31, 2010 · My Hoe, I have a cabbed B3030 kubota with the HST transmission and I feel the "whine" is a little loud. Any other time it's not too bad. Dec 31, 2011 · Just noticed a slight whining noise coming from the hydraulic pump on my Kubota b7800 at days first cold start. A quick cheap fix to reduce hydrostatic noise. If used in hills, low gear. LS, John Deere, kubota, New Holland, bobcat, case, badboy, zero turn, Jul 30, 2007 · My baby is sick!! I have 100 houres on my bx24 and it seams that my transmission (pump) is getting noisyer by the hour. Jun 27, 2021 · more then likely just some gear clatter which I wouldn't be concerned with. I bought a new Kubota L2501 HST and have put 80 hours on it. Any suggestions? 2000 buick century transmission whining noise Oct 3, 2019 · I came from a L series and I felt like it was not built as well and although the loader specs are close on paper it didnt have the reach and felt very unstable. Mar 20, 2007 · 4*So Who makes the Kubota BX hydrostatic transmission. Any gear whine of my old 8N is negligible compared to the new Kubota. Oct 18, 2013 · I've owned six Kubota HST tractors over the years and they were all noisy. Didn't matter if I had in Low or High range, 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive. A 99 B2400 4wd HST W/600 hrs. operation was (is great) except for the squeal that jus started. Hydro whine is louder than the exhaust on every one of them. In low gear you should have a much smaller whine. It is pretty loud at the operator seat, but definitely seems to be coming from the rear. With the BX tractors, you also get some "push-back" on the treadle if the tractor is under load. I seems related to the hydrostatic controls because if press the hyro pedal I have a BX2660 tractor that has 40 hours on it and while plowing snow the other day the transmission started to whine every time I would press the foot pedal to go forward or reverse. To me, the HST noise is a very minor price to pay for the convenience of the hydro-static transmission functionality. Jul 2, 2014 · They all whine. Dec 28, 2019 · Kubota M7040, MF 203 industrial, ZD331, RTV 1100 , Kubota Minix excavator, Unimog 404 Ruffdog, thank you for the PM. Petro Canada's tractor transmission/hydraulic fluids are called Duratran. More than 7-10 mph sustained on flat ground with low loading, you can use high. Nov 20, 2016 · Just got my first Kubota. High gear can whine pretty loudly, especially going up a hill or carrying any type of load. 5*Ive had bad luck with Tuff Torq products, so I would like to stay away from them. To understand the HST Plus transmission, all one needs to understand is that it is like any HST transmission consisting of a variable displacement oil pump that supplies oil flow to a drive motor. It is appearent at most engine speeds, but more appearent when the steering wheel is turned Feb 12, 2010 · When I changed the fluid to Wal-Mart Super Tech Heavy Duty Tractor hydraulic and transmission oil it operated normally again. Aug 3, 2019 · There is a relatively loud and annoying whining noise that I believe is coming from the transmission while driving. All of the gears in this transmission are synchronized. You can start it up and when you go to put it in gear to drive it doesn't move. These are hydraulic transmissions. I know that a hydrostatic transmission will have some whine to it, but is it supposed to be this loud? I bought this Kubota B3200 with 195hours. Any help before I send it back to the dealer is much appreciated. In one string it came out that the HST whine varied by model and grade. Sometimes I notice it more than others. You didn’t list a model, so I can’t look up the owner/maintenance manual for it. Thanks, Great site Jun 15, 2011 · Basically the whine came from metal material build up in the little paper-ish trans filter not allowing fluid through the pump. Part of the “Plus” of the HST Plus transmission it that it uses a 2 stage (High/Low) drive motor – a Kubota exclusive feature and is controlled New subscriber and first thread. Sep 25, 2019 · The whine stops when the tractor is up to speed with no load on it. HI is road gear, and the flatter the land the better. Some have found that some of the whine is amplified by a resonant condition in the ROPS. Dec 27, 2019 · The brake stops the tractor from moving, so the hydro-static drive isn’t spinning; which is why it’s silent. I just raised the front and turned one wheel holding other , I belive one is making the noise. I say this because when it's in 4wd there is a slight difference between the gear ratios front and rear, with the front being slightly faster--this places a bind on the drivelines as well as the internals of the transmission that engage/disengage the 4wd. I’m not sure but I know the 2620 doesn’t share the exact transmission or case as the 35-40 but they say the 26 should be similar in sound decibels in comparison. eagle107 Gold Member. Oct 12, 2020 · Joined Sep 6, 2004 Messages 295 Location CT Tractor John Deere 2520, John Deere X739, Kubota U27-4, Kubota RTV 500 Chatter or Whine? All hydro's whine when under load, going up a steep hill in HI is not recommended. My Kubota has a "whine-a-matic" transmission. Climbing over tree stumps, ditch banks, whatever, low gear. If Kubota insists on this inferior type of propulsion, they really should do something about that whine! No, mine is no worse than any of the dozens I've watched on youtube. HST whine is a byproduct of the convenience of that kind of transmission. Kubota region manager told me the Kubota engineers are still working on a fix for it. First gear high range was more noisy. That said; it sure is nice to slow for a turn while bush-hogging without having to either slip the clutch or slow the mower. Feb 28, 2013 · Joined Feb 15, 2009 Messages 2,957 Location Northeastern Minnesota Tractor Kubota M7-171, M5-111, SVL75-2, RTV900XT & GR2120; CaseIH 1680 combine Jul 13, 2021 · I added a cab to my BX2670 last fall, the whine from the hyrdo is horrible. Feb 5, 2018 · As to the whine, I just used the tractor for the first time since draining and filling with UDT2. Firstly it wont shift range (lever low,med neutral and high) when the engine is running. Low is just another gear in the transmission. The noise can't be heard at idle, but you can start to hear it after bumping up the throttle a bit and gets a little louder the higher the rpms. I Jul 4, 2022 · Kubota LX2610 transmission Jerk or surge. Mine has about 80 hours on it now (purchased May 2019). Tractor wine, hydro pump wine. Apr 5, 2019 · Just bought a used Kubota B2230, now I get it home and start going over it I am getting worried. I would like to hear from owners of MX4800 or MX5200 hst or gear drive. Everything works fine, plenty of power. But chatter sounds like trouble, Whine is normal. I am hoping someone will tell me this will go away once I get a few more hours on it. Replace filters and oil with Kubota products. Mar 8, 2022 · Hey guys, I have a BX2370 that I bought used with about 300 hrs on it. Keeps heat in the transmission to a minimum. I called the dealer on this July 4th and they called me right back. The greater the loading, the louder the whine. This is my first Kubota but not my first hydrostatic. Bavarian Platinum Member. This noise was not there prior to servicing the machine. What's the school of thought here? Is this normal or something I need to look deeper into. The Kubota Bx series are noted for that, and some have shot them full of expanding foam and claims it makes a big difference. The noise level of the hydro trans is a bit much though. This is a Kubota exclusive. Apr 23, 2012 · I went back to the kubota dealer and test drove the MX4800 in hst. You've got to always remember, the pedal is not a throttle, like your car, but a link to the hydrostatic transmission. Just driving, no implements running, just the sound inside the cab. Sep 5, 2012 · I could still hear the whine. Never had a HST tractor before. 1; 2; Next. this will be on the front of the transmission where the input shaft comes in (inside the tunnel between your feet), there may be a small amount of oil on the pipes that come into the pump, pull the pipes out and check the orings, it wont leak much oil as its above the oil level and on Nov 8, 2020 · Another L2501 owner here. Does it make the noise in low? When noise sounds, reduce pedal and see what happens. This seems pretty normal for that unit. emileo New member. It is best described as a manual shift transmission whereby gear selection is achieved without the necessity to operate the tractor's main clutch. B. While I am moving the loader functions, the noise stops. It is most noticeable when cutting the grass when the RPM's are high. billt01 New member. Engine was very quiet and very smooth. The L series is intended to be 'simple machines without bells and whistles' and that's actually a reason many people buy them. 1180 hours. I used engine speed of 1500-1800 rpm, and cut in 4th gear, low range. Kubota did state they will cover the transmission even if the tractor goes out of warranty which will be in this Mar 28, 2016 · My old B7100 didn't have near the whine, so I'm wondering if it is normal? I bought the unit with 56 hours and the PO didn't do the 50 hour service so I did it right away and the old fluid looked fine, strainer was clean, and I replaced with Kubota SUDT. Hi all. Joined Nov 8, 2015 Messages 611 Location Winnipeg Tractor JD 6430. I've got it to move about 5 feet a few times forward and reverse and every once in a while it will move but most of the time it will not. However, after the tractor heated up, I notice the whine a bit more. I’m hoping Kubota has a fix for this since I find evidence Of this issue on earlier Models. Botabill There are a few sins at play, but that whine sounds like the hydrostatic transmission to me. I think it is still a bit quieter than it was with the old fluid. Use the recommended Kubota oil and dont skimp by buying cheaper stuff. My memory is that those having 'Grande L' or topline models reported their whine wasn't nearly as bad as in 'standard' models. Anyone else notice this on an HST under load? Nov 2, 2020 · The whine comes from a hydraulic fluid pump and resonates through transmission metal and ROPS (or cab) act kind of like a speaker to amplify it. I can't tell if it is a gear noise. Any thoughts? Just check your hydraulic fluid, sounds fine to me. Checked out the referenced posts and it sounds complicated to fix internal transmission problems Feb 15, 2024 · Never having a hydrostatic Kubota before, is it normal for there to be a high pitched whine in n the hydrostatic when driving the tractor? I did add about 1/2 pint of Super UDT2 to bring it up from the bottom of the stick to the top, but that didn’t seem to affect the whine. Got a bad WIX filter that gave me increased whine and degraded cold weather performance, finally changed both Hydraulic and Transmission WIX filters I used for Kubota and problem went away. I was wondering about wear during different types of use. They say the HST eats a few HP too. I think that the Kubota SUDT2 was too viscous for my tractor hydraulic system. If you want to hear one really complain, leave the parking brake on and press the hydro pedal. 6*The X728 was a used unit that had a whine in the rear end. Nov 13, 2020 · The tractor was serviced by Kubota Dealer 3 months ago with 4 gal Hyd oil 2 hyd filters. Aug 29, 2021 · I have a Kubota M4 (M4D-071HDC12) utility tractor I bought back in 2019. After some use, you'll get a sense for how much load there is from the whine and the feel of the treadle. Just need a little info. The transmission whine is notable but after My transmisson on my Kubota L2501 makes a whining noise, I have checked the fluide level and is ok. I was dealing with the jerk or surge when moving slowly Until today when we were putting the bucket back on and it surged knocking my bucket over. It had a lot more Hst whine than the L. I was Nov 20, 2018 · I like the gear transmission better because it doesn't whine. I’ve had and seen many drives of this type make noise, and depending on the age and use, it’s probably from - Craftsman Riding Mower Feb 24, 2014 · Kubota M4 Utility Tractor Transmission Whine Everyone, I have a Kubota M4 (M4D-071HDC12) utility tractor I bought back in 2019. Jan 17, 2015 · Most hydrostats make the wining noise when overloaded, and its even louder when cold. 1 of 2 Go to Jun 2, 2018 · The whine is inherent in Hydrostatic transmissions, but will likely reduce after the first transmission oil/ filter change. Is this whining noise that gets louder as you apply power (speed etc) normal? Seems louder than the engine at times. That whine is the sound of your trans fluid pump with NO fluid going through it. . Grinding noise if you try too. Oct 6, 2006 · sounds to me like an air leak on the inlet side of the charge pump which pressureises the hydrostatic trans. The first few minutes was actually very "quiet". If you are more used to the stereotypical put put put of a gear drive, this is a bit different. Aug 26, 2022 · The noise of the engine in the open station model, combined with the lack of amplification or at least concentration caused by the cab went a long way to masking HST whine. Oct 13, 2019 · Fired the machine up and there is a random buzzing/whining noise coming from the rear of the machine, transmission area. This have been happening six months after I received the tractor, when the tractor had 34 hours on it. When I first start it the noise level is tolerable but Apr 5, 2014 · My B2920 has a lot more whine in high range than in low range. The whine increases the higher gear you go. The engineers so far do not see an issue with the whine being there or affecting anything, unfortunately it is an annoying sound. GOLD Patron. Nov 3, 2018 · Use low range if you're going to be under 5 mph. Both of these tractors gear drive and hst seemed to be quiet. E. Joined Jul 17, 2011 Messages 394 Location NY Tractor Jul 10, 2024 · I can’t comment 100 percent correctly, but I had the lx3310, now I have the lx3520 the engine sound is there but no loud transmission whine. OP . May 24, 2019 · Brand New B2301 8 hours on it and it is making a weird noise after it gets warm. Pull the pan and check for metal material, check for trans fluid color and smell. As the weather got colder the transmission had a jerk when trying to creep forward. The whine is loud enough that it drowns out the engine noise. I don't think too many people on this forum will recommend using the Wal-Mart brand hydraulic fluid but it worked for me. There is no whine when operating the backhoe or loader. This past weekend I was using a 90’s Ford 1620 that not only out “powered” my L2501 but there was literally no “whining” noise from the hydro transmission. If there is any complaint I have about this tractor I think it would be the sound level. I never noticed any change in the gear whine with age but they did quiet some when I switched from UDT to SUDT2 transmission fluid. nurtqj ngetxgp dsuvgpb yvpty tuyl ewdy wxv hwgstg unod pnxsr