MikeinKy

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I recently bought a MH 44, and it is the hardest steering tractor I have ever driven. Is that normal or is something wrong.
 
None from that era were easy compared to newer tractors. Check the steering shafts for binding or dry spots, the gear box is under the radar, check it for grease and adjustment, then check the king pins and bushings for wear or lack of lube. Tire inflation can also affect the the steering. Ben
 
If it is a row crop,take the nut off the top of the steering post and remove the vertical shaft,there is a tapered roller bearing on the bottom of the shaft,replace the bearing and cup.They get a groove wore in them and don't want to move out. About a 1-2 hour job.
 
I've never thought the 30, 33, or 44s we've had steered harder than any other make of the same years, except Case SC and DC. Case were the easiest, but they turned more turns lock to lock than other tractors. If you have bearing or gear box trouble then yes, it will steer harder. Trick is to only steer when the tractor is moving when there's no power steering.
 
if narrow front the lower bearing is shot; gear box under rad. is out of oil if wide front same a narrow front just one more bearing
 
Thanks guys I will check it out. I grew up with John Deeres and I always thought the A was a hard steering tractor. Dad used Farmalls to cultivate because they steered easier. I have to steer when moving, it will hardly turn sitting still.
 
I grew up on two 44's in the sixty's. I never thought they steered hard and I was just a kid. I would check the items the gentlemen below suggest. Paul
 

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