Description
If you’ve ever noticed your 4WD tractor feeling loose in the front end or pulling to one side during turns, chances are your front axle pivot bearing is wearing out. This critical component sits right in the heart of your front axle assembly, handling both steering loads and the power transmission to your front wheels. When it starts going bad, you’ll feel it in the steering wheel and see it in uneven tire wear – problems you don’t want when you’re trying to keep straight rows or navigate tight spots around the farm.
What You’re Getting
- Precision-engineered bearing with 35mm inner diameter, 80mm outer diameter, and 31mm width for exact fit
- Heavy-duty construction that handles both steering forces and front drive system torque
- Quality materials that resist wear from constant pivoting and power transmission loads
- Direct replacement design that installs using standard tools and procedures
Built for Real Farm Work
This pivot bearing fits a wide range of 4WD tractors including multiple series of Massey Ferguson and Zetor models. Whether you’re running a MF 275 with a loader, pulling a heavy disc with your Zetor 8145, or doing general farm work with any of the compatible models, this bearing keeps your front end tight and responsive. These tractors are workhorses that handle everything from field cultivation to loader work, and reliable steering is essential for safe operation.
Made to Last
Front axle pivot bearings take serious abuse in 4WD applications. They’re constantly dealing with steering forces, drive torque, and the side loads from implements. This bearing is built with quality materials and precision tolerances to handle these demanding conditions season after season. The robust design resists the wear patterns that cause premature failure in lighter-duty parts.
Good to Know
Replacing this bearing requires removing the front axle assembly, so it’s a good time to inspect the pivot pin or shaft for wear – a worn shaft will destroy a new bearing quickly. While you’ve got the front end apart, check the U-joints and opposite side bearing too. These components tend to wear at similar rates, and fixing them all at once saves you from another teardown later.
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