873 broken axles

[dfb4408]

What could be causing broken axles on 873? First one broke when we had tracks on but last two no tracks. Always back right. First replacement lasted 8 months 2nd lasted 5 months. New bearings both times There are spacers on, breaks where seal goes.

 

[Tazza]

There is nothing i can think of to cause that, i have never heard of someone breaking multiple axles on a machine...

 

[Bswwood]

The early 873 used a lighter axle set up and its a common problem. Check axle shaft end play, remove spacers, and do not run solids, remove rear counter weight if equipped, is about all the advice I can give.

 

[dfb4408]

The early 873 used a lighter axle set up and its a common problem. Check axle shaft end play, remove spacers, and do not run solids, remove rear counter weight if equipped, is about all the advice I can give.

Thanks for reply don,t like what you said but think you are right.will probably take out spacers but leave weights for now. spacers sure make SS more stable.

 

[bbumga01]

Can you replace an older 873 axle with the single large hub bolt with a later model 873 axle with the 3 smaller hub bolts?

 

[mike_s_82]

I have 2 843 axles if they are the same.

 

[bbumga01]

Would anyone on here have an older 873 f series axle and hub they would sale?

 

[Homeap]

You could call Rodney Snyder, he has a Bobcat Salvage yard in southern Illinois. His phone number 618–319–0291

 

[bbumga01]

You could call Rodney Snyder, he has a Bobcat Salvage yard in southern Illinois. His phone number 618–319–0291

Awesome!!! Thanks for the info I'll give him a call.