Broken spindle--- Need replacement

olgentdc · Jun 16, 2020

The Wheel axle spindle on the pikup side of my 268 NH baler broke between the bearings , looks like it was cracked half way along time ago, odd place to break ,but not the 1st time i saw something like that .i suppose bouncing chuck holes Will cause that . I thought SHOUP might have the replacement stub axle . But the guy told me they dont handle such things. Anyone have any ideas ?

Janicholson · Jun 16, 2020

Every trailer component supply house, gobs to choose from. Jim

jon f mn · Jun 16, 2020

Trailer axles and spindles are different. He needs someone who handles Ag hubs

jon f mn · Jun 16, 2020

You can try these guys. But If you have a salvage yard nearby they should have one
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flying belgian · Jun 16, 2020

I'm thinking you can weld it up. Fit the 2 pieces together exactly as it was and tack it. Then v it out between tacks with the torch. Start filling the v. Peen the weld between passes. When done welding, cover it with a piece of tin and throw some rags on it so it cools slowly. When cool enough to handle grind it down enough to slide bearing on. When I had my welding shop I did several. Never had one fail. It is only a slow speed baler, not a space shuttle so close is good enough.

Janicholson · Jun 16, 2020

With discussion in mind, googling stub axles provides radical numbers of options. Some trailer axles are heavier than needed in this application. My effort was to get him to think of non OEM parts. Jim

jon f mn · Jun 16, 2020

They are good common But then his ag rim won't fit

rlp in Co. · Jun 16, 2020

Great post, flying Belgiun! The hard part would be, when you weld one side, and then the cooling weld pulls the shaft crooked before you can we is the other side. I fought that problem before, welding the old end onto a new shaft of a hydraulic cylinder piston.

Butch(OH) · Jun 16, 2020

I don't know who you talked to or what you asked for but Shoup has genaric stub axles, hubs and kits with both. Find the one that fits your wheel by poking the link. You can also look at the bare stubs, there is a chance they have one that will work with your hubs.
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Janicholson · Jun 16, 2020

WHen I googled, there were many ag axles and hub options. Not arguing, just what I found. Jim

560farm · Jun 16, 2020

Butch beat me to it! Shoup certainly does have spindles, hubs, and bearings, both online and in their printed catalog. I am only ten miles from them and have gotten that stuff before.

Brad

el6147 · Jun 16, 2020

It certainly looks by the previous post that shoup has spindles.

If you find that to be not true or you can't find the correct one send me an email. A&I has a full line of spindles and hubs and I can sell you one if they have what you need.

DoubleR · Jun 16, 2020

I had a machine shop do what you did to axle on a wagon gear probably be 10 years ago. It's just a small GravityBox and I usually load about 7,000 pounds in it's held up never had a problem

JD Dave · Jun 16, 2020

That really should not have happened. The spindle should have been engineered 1/2 again bigger for the anticipated load.

olgentdc · Jun 16, 2020

Thank You , All of you for trying to help , Especially those that knew exactly what I needed . Flying Belgian , I would Love to be a student as You weld the Axle , I KNOW it can be done , But welding Is not My best field //// I shall order a new Axle shaft from Shoup .... Really been Frustrating trying To get parts on the telephone
,..No One seems to know anything ! They are on a parts counter , And Yet , They have no background in anything mechanical around these parts ....Who ever , I spoke with at Shoup clearly was a novice at the job Perhaps their 1st day , NO KIDDING , I described what I needed , And He just could not grasp what a axle stub was , Except that I think He thought I needed a Dust Cup ,. I had the same sort of luck when I called my Massey and Deere dealer , All were new at the job .And stuck Me on hold , While waiting in line for the regular Guys could find time to talk with Me.... after 5 minutes I hung Up the phone . I Then went out to the cow pasture out back and robbed a Axle stub from a 50 ft auger that is awaiting a new power shaft. that got me baling hay again ..

wore out · Jun 16, 2020

If you're in ag country, a broken farm equipment spindle won't be a new thing at 'most any machine shop/welding/repair shop, they can whip you up a new one easily on the lathe. And no freight to pay, to boot!

I just recently made one for a friend, for an old wagon running gear that had a common design for the hub and bearing but was longer than the commercially-available ones from some of the suppliers mentioned in this thread.

Moonlite37 · Jun 17, 2020

Possible reason the old one broke; the bearing was not tight enough allowing the axle stub to flex

Keith Molden · Jun 17, 2020

Messicks has them, but be prepared for sticker shock $269 and change. A lot cheaper to weld as B& D says. The only thing I would do different is weld a bead on one side and then weld a bead on the other side, (might keep it a little straighter. If you're not experienced then take it to a welding shop, they can fi it no problem.

BarnyardEngineering · Jun 17, 2020

You gotta keep in mind that "parts man" is no longer a career where you stay in it for 30 years and end up making $75,000 a year at it.

If it was your business would you pay a guy $75,000 a year to lean on a counter and look things up on a computer? No.

It is an entry-level summer job for teenagers. Of course they're going to have zero experience. They haven't been around long enough to have experience.

That, and most people just look up what they need online these days anyway. The fact that you called probably threw him to begin with.

Your axle should come out with a single bolt. Then take measurements, and find something close if not exact.

Centerplate · Jun 17, 2020

Baum hydraulic

Traditional Farmer · Jun 17, 2020

For a less than that amount of $$$ he can buy a better trailer stub shaft,bearings and wheel.

Traditional Farmer · Jun 17, 2020

#1 idea is buy an original parts manual for any old equipment or tractors you use,with the part number in hand you can easily find parts most of the time at a good price.Even when going to a dealership I bring my copy of the parts book saves time and heartburn.

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