Project description
The 7280R was the biggest tractor of this range for this year. Its a big brute designed mainly as a draft tractor but has a 50kph box and front suspension so it can rattle along the road if needs be. Its fitted with a Saur-Danfoss IVT transmission
Reason for Job:
This tractor has not arrived from local farm and has covered over 12000 engine hours
Tractor had stopped driving altogether with a lot of steel debris in oil
Main problems found:
Transmission was stripped to unveil one of the worst failings we at Swinnerton had ever seen. Many of the bearings had failed and in-turn broken most teeth off most shafts and planetary setups. Further more the clutch packs had failed so badly they had wrecked the outer and inner cans
Remedy:
Wash tractor thoroughly
Remove cab then transmission from tractor in workshop
Strip transmission , replace bearings, clutch packs and broken gears
Re-fit gearbox and put back end back on tractor
Then give a hour on dyno to check for leaks at temperature
Finally a 2 hour session on a set of discs to ensure machine was functioning perfectly
More about Swinnerton Machinery
Here at Swinnerton Machinery, the dedicated team of highly skilled engineers not only repair agricultural machines, their wide range of knowledge transfers to plant, automotive and HGV.
We always deliver quality and reliability to our customers. We offer a wide range of services including:
- Transmission repair/overhaul including manual, automatic, power shift and CVT
- Engine repair/overhaul
- Diagnostics, code reading and configuration
- On site repairs, servicing and diagnostics
- Air-con servicing and fault finding
We service a vast number of local businesses, however due to our central location in the heart of the Midlands, our customers are now approaching us from the entirety of the UK & Ireland, sending equipment for repair to Swinnerton’s Tamworth workshop.
Our Expert Team
As a dedicated repair team with 100 years combined experience – there’s a breadth of knowledge spanning models from the 1960’s to present day. The advanced knowledge of our team means we are able to talk you through the proposed solutions to fix your vehicle/machine at the most efficient price.
Workshop and Mobile Services
Our large workshop gives us the capability to work on the smallest ground care equipment up to the largest articulated tractors.
In 2019 we upgraded our business unit to include a dedicated engine and transmission workshop. Making these improvements gives us the ability to be more efficient, whilst maintaining the best quality.
We also offer mobile services for onsite repairs, diagnostics and fault finding (UK mainland only).
