narrow front

[DJO]

Where do i get a narrow front axle for a g 1350? What models interchange? Thanks

 

[JK2]

The narrow front from any of the tractors that use the wedge type mount will fit. The ones for the JetStar3 are shorter than all the others.

 

[Jeff A. Gravert]

I have one we just removed that would be for sale. Should go UPS. 308-946-2146 day shop phone. Thanks Jeff

 

[Dale S]

Does this narrow front also fit a Vista? I was looking for one for awhile

 

[MM900]

I cant say for sure but I"ve heard several people say on here that the later 900"s and vistas with the external hyd cylinder mounted on the lower left of the frame have a different taper on the wedges and not just any front end will work... I assume the 1350 would be the same way?

 

[Dale S]

I have a early Vista without the hydraulic cylinder. Do you know what narrow fronts interchange with that?

 

[JK2]

I had seen on here before that some of the wedges may be different & since you mentioned it again, I thought I would check. Below is what I found in the parts manuals:
The 335 through G1000 all call for the same part number 2 wheeled tricycle front end (10A6544).
The larger (&newer) tractors don't show a tricycle front end in the parts manuals so I went with other parts as follows: the Jet3Super, U302 & G1000 Vista all use the same vertical shaft (10A18358). The G1350, G950 & G1000 Vista all use the same center steering arm that fits in the wedge (10A24101). From what I found, I would assume that the wedges are all the same. I know that we put a 1957 335 tricycle front end on a 1971 G1350 a few years ago & it worked fine.

 

[Dale S]

Is it hard to find one of these narrow fronts for a Vista? Never see any for sale

 

[AlanK]

Something I have found out on them is the wheel bearings and axles are heavier on the 5 Stars on up. The hub may be the same but bearings are different on them. Not sure about the 900s on up if they are heavier yet.

 

[JK2]

One thing I forgot about, The newer & larger tractors (especially those that use the external cylinder(s)) seem to have a deeper wedge in the main shaft. What this means is that when you install a tricycle front end, you will need to either weld a piece of 1/2" square keystock to the top of the clamp that holds it on or if you want to take chances, you can just put it in there and hope it doesn't fall out.