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Old 11-02-2017, 07:10 PM
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Ok, my first inquiry here. Picked up 3235 with 54 inch deck, Sims cab and snow blade. The differential has a hole about the size of a soda can bottom. I was also given the parts that used to be inside said differential. Owner said he was just in his driveway and it blew. I took pics of the hitch plate and damage which I am posting. I think the tractor was used to pull much more than it was capable of. The pics shows damage to the ball hole and it is bent downward. Has this happened to anyone else under normal use? If so what if any upgrades are out there to lower the chances of it happening again.
I am picking up a rolling chassis this weekend with working hydraulics so I intend to replace the rear on my tractor. Since its out though I was thinking on some preventive maintenance before bolting it up to the frame.
I also have a 3204 with blower, triple bagger and thatcher. that I use almost to the point of abuse. Pulling trees out of swamp etc. so I know these are tough tractors but this 3235 looks like someone missed a gear at 5 grand.

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Old 11-02-2017, 08:23 PM
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Yep, he stomped on the diff lock with the wheels spinning and it sheared the locking pin off. Then it got wedged between the case and the gear and the gear won. We have seen it a bunch of times on here. Never engage the diff lock with the wheels spinning.

What model machine are you picking up?
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Old 11-02-2017, 08:27 PM
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Yep, he stomped on the diff lock with the wheels spinning and it sheared the locking pin off. Then it got wedged between the case and the gear and the gear won. We have seen it a bunch of times on here. Never engage the diff lock with the wheels spinning.



The drawbar looks like one that has been used, not abused. You ought to see some of mine. Most people don't ever pull anything with their Cub except maybe a cart. You actually use the hitch to pull several different things, like a heavy lawn roller, and you will wear it down.
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A little JB Weld and some duct tape and it will be good as new.
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Old 11-02-2017, 09:16 PM
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Picking up another 3235 gentleman bought it for the 54" deck and wants just the motor and headlights. Driving from western Mn. to southern Iowa to get it Sat morning.
So do ya think the blown differential can be rebuilt with a used case or is it just to costly.
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Old 11-02-2017, 09:24 PM
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I agree they do get wore down and mine has a slight downward bend also but its from my wife and I snatching trees we cut out of a swamp.
I am also finding it amazing the amount of attachments that are available and can be fabricated for these machines.
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Old 11-02-2017, 09:39 PM
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Picking up another 3235 gentleman bought it for the 54" deck and wants just the motor and headlights. Driving from western Mn. to southern Iowa to get it Sat morning.
So do ya think the blown differential can be rebuilt with a used case or is it just to costly.
That's a great deal if it is the one listed for $200.
http://www.ihcubcadet.com/forum/mess...tml?1509485044

I would be all over that for the money. That was too nice of a machine to rob parts from.
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Old 11-03-2017, 02:47 AM
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that's what i thought too
if I had been awake the other afternoon (3rd shifter here) I'd have saved that one.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/gr...368729731.html
it's only 40 miles from me

I lost another one today while I was sleeping, this one was in cedar rapids and was a good parts 2165 with the rims I need and a good engine. rest was pretty beat up
sold for $175 while I was sleeping
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Yeah, its the one down by davenport. He is going to drive it on the trailer so I can see it run and we are pulling the engine. He has the engine loose so it should be quick. Leaving at 1am to get there and back by Sat evening.
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shame it's getting parted out, it seems to be in good condition.

just as well I guess, they seem to be pretty expensive machines to keep running.

I've talked to Keith via email quite a bit this week, we've crossed paths before, he's a good guy, making a good deal on that thing.
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