Timber wolf 150 drum getting hot

[treechopper90]

Hi all,

I have a timberwolf 150 and just noticed that 1 of the wheel is getting hot while towing, does anyone know why this may be happening so I can get it sorted?

Thanks

[arbwork]

either brake binding on or wheel bearing problems, jack up off ground turn wheel by hand, resistance to being turned or noise, rumbling, I guess more likely bearing.

[treechopper90]

I have jacked it up, it spins with a little resistance would that be bearings?

[cornish wood burner]

I have jacked it up, it spins with a little resistance would that be bearings?

May be slack in the bearing causing the drum to rub on the lining when loaded.

Grab top and bottom of the wheel and rock to check if you have slack

[PeteB]

A woodchippers is, effectively, a fully loaded trailer. Far to many people ignore the maintenance of the braking system, and the wheels and hubs. One hot wheel could be a sign of poor bearings, a damaged cable not letting a brake off, or even misalignment from axle damage.

[treequip]

Hi all,

I have a timberwolf 150 and just noticed that 1 of the wheel is getting hot while towing, does anyone know why this may be happening so I can get it sorted?

Thanks

 

It could be, as others have said that the bearing is on its way out or the brake is binding, it could also be that the brake on other side isn't working and the side that's getting warm is because its taking all the breaking effort.

[Riggerbear]

Has it got a hand brake and brakes ?

Some of the sub 750kg timberwolfs haven't got brakes have they ?

[treechopper90]

Has it got a hand brake and brakes ?

Some of the sub 750kg timberwolfs haven't got brakes have they ?

 

 

My timberwolf does have a handbrake. I'm going to put in in the garage this weekend and strip it all down, once the hub is off to reach the bearing is there a hairpin I need to get out?

[treequip]

My timberwolf does have a handbrake. I'm going to put in in the garage this weekend and strip it all down, once the hub is off to reach the bearing is there a hairpin I need to get out?

 

Check the brakes first, there us an inspection hole on the back plate, it should have a bung in it but they are often missing.

 

With the brakes fully off, shine a light in and get someone to operate the hand brake, you should be able to see the brake linings move and how much wear is left on the linings.

 

You can also check the operation by jacking each side in turn, spinning the wheel by hand and applying the handbrake.

[Breezeblock]

some of these axles have a one shot nut that gets staked in place when its torqued up if you replace the cables get the stainless ones they are only a couple of quid extra