5745 front differential

[dutchinnz]

On the top of the front differential there is something that looks like a worm drive with a hollow exit to the front; it also has a grease nipple. Anyone knows what that is for?

I many years ago did business in the former communist block countries and w.r.t. production tolerances my Zetor reminds me of those dear old times. Everything that is not machined but made by hand, like e.g. the supports of the body, the ATF-tank and the air filter and the battery box itself has a tolerance of + or - 5mm, and as a rule the wrong tolerances have to fit together. It is with respect that I see how they made it fit anyway. The result may be askew, but it is admirable how rugged the tractor is.

 

[dutchinnz]

Ahhh, no one knows? Am I the only one with such differential?

 

[Renze]

That old front axle is quite rare. Do you have a photo of what you mean ?

 

[cameron]

Our 5748 has a 5545 front axle, probably from new. The item that you are enquiing about, is the shaft that connects the axle to the tractor main frame. this is acts as a hinge allowing the wheels to move up and down following the contour of the ground. Should be two grease nipples,one at each end.