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Dixie Chopper broken rear hub

#1

rls63

rls63

I have a Dixie Chopper Magnum 2250.
Took rear wheel off to fix a flat and the threads pulled on one of the lug bolts. I removed the stripped lug and bought a new one. When I tried to install the new lug, it must have been slightly bigger than the the old one because as I pulled it through, it broke the ear on the hub. I can't find a new hub. It appears the only way to get it is buying a new transaxle. $$$ I tried but was unable to remove the old hub. Am I going to have to replace the whole transaxle or is there a way to replace just the hub?


#2

StarTech

StarTech

See if you can find the make and model of the Hydro transaxle and then post it. I think you got Hydro Gear transaxles but they are not listed on the IPLs.

IF they are Hydro Gear units then I should be able to find the info on the HG dealer site.


#3

KM Richards

KM Richards

rls63 said:
Dixie Chopper Magnum 2250
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Man, I'm surprised the ACLU isn't suing this company in court to make them get rid of "Dixie" in their name! funny.gif


#4

StarTech

StarTech

Well it is a Magic Circle so they are well protected.


#5

rls63

rls63

StarTech said:
See if you can find the make and model of the Hydro transaxle and then post it. I think you got Hydro Gear transaxles but they are not listed on the IPLs.

IF they are Hydro Gear units then I should be able to find the info on the HG dealer site
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#6

rls63

rls63

Thanks. They are Hydro Gear Commercial ZT-3400. I tried to attach a pic but it was taking for ever to upload.


#7

KM Richards

KM Richards

If it still has 3 lugs left, that should still work just fine since the lugs are not carrying excessive weight... depending on how much the person operating the mower weighs of course laughing.gif


#8

StarTech

StarTech

rls63 said:
Thanks. They are Hydro Gear Commercial ZT-3400. I tried to attach a pic but it was taking for ever to upload.
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I need the 14 digit model number of the hydro gear. There are three 4 bolt hubs and one 5 bolt hub at least.

Plus you will need the hub puller to remove the hub from the axle.

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Nut, Patch Lock 3/4-16 240 - 260 lb-ft (325.4-352.5 Nm) Hub Nut. So it will be a very hard pull as it will nearly pressure welded on the taper.


#9

StarTech

StarTech

Well the 2013 model used ZU-KPEE-3C0A-3JLX and ZU-GPEE-3C0A-2JLX. Both these used the HG 71446 hub (4 bolt).


#10

rls63

rls63

StarTech said:
I need the 14 digit model number of the hydro gear. There are three 4 bolt hubs and one 5 bolt hub at least.

Plus you will need the hub puller to remove the hub from the axle.

View attachment 67158
Nut, Patch Lock 3/4-16 240 - 260 lb-ft (325.4-352.5 Nm) Hub Nut. So it will be a very hard pull as it will nearly pressure welded on the taper.
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I will look for the model number. I may have to cut old hub off with air hammer or something because I have two broken lugs
StarTech said:
I need the 14 digit model number of the hydro gear. There are three 4 bolt hubs and one 5 bolt hub at least.

Plus you will need the hub puller to remove the hub from the
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#11

rls63

rls63

StarTech said:
I need the 14 digit model number of the hydro gear. There are three 4 bolt hubs and one 5 bolt hub at least.

Plus you will need the hub puller to remove the hub from the axle.

View attachment 67158
Nut, Patch Lock 3/4-16 240 - 260 lb-ft (325.4-352.5 Nm) Hub Nut. So it will be a very hard pull as it will nearly pressure welded on the taper.
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Model number is ZU-KPEE-3C0A-3JLX


#12

StarTech

StarTech

rls63 said:
Model number is ZU-KPEE-3C0A-3JLX
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See post #9


#13

rls63

rls63

StarTech said:
See post #9
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Should I order this straight from Hydro Gear or go through Dixie Chopper?


#14

StarTech

StarTech

Well let's see if you want go thru a Hydro Gear dealer.

Dixie Chopper PN 67002 is $188.10 and Hydro Gear lists the same under PN 71446 for about $55.

There is one on eBay for around $59 including shc.
www.ebay.com

Hydro Gear 71446 KIT HUB 4 BOLT | eBay

On The Way Assistance - It's On The Way.
www.ebay.com


#15

rls63

rls63

StarTech said:
Well let's see if you want go thru a Hydro Gear dealer.

Dixie Chopper PN 67002 is $188.10 and Hydro Gear lists the same under PN 71446 for about $55.

There is one on eBay for around $59 including shc.
www.ebay.com

Hydro Gear 71446 KIT HUB 4 BOLT | eBay

On The Way Assistance - It's On The Way.
www.ebay.com
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Thanks guys!! I really appreciate your help.


#16

H

hlw49

rls63 said:
I will look for the model number. I may have to cut old hub off with air hammer or something because I have two broken lugs
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Star Tech is right ZU-GPEE-3C0A-2JLX is the correct part no for the trans axle have one in my shop. 71446 is the right hub no. $54.58 retail.


#17

H

hlw49

KM Richards said:
Man, I'm surprised the ACLU isn't suing this company in court to make them get rid of "Dixie" in their name! View attachment 67153
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I ask Ron Spencer head tech man at Dixie Chopper why they called them D/C. He said do you think we could sell a Yankee Clipper LOL


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