L2900 3pt dropped and stopped.

Jmkeys

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I was using the tractor to back blade and level my yard when out of the blue the rototiller on the back just dropped to the ground. I tried the flow control knob, I looked at the fluid level, l looked for leaks. All looked good. The loader works. So I thought maybe a plugged filter. Went to the dealership and told them what had happened and they need to look at it. No advice. Asked about changing the filter and was advised, not a likely remedy. So once I got home I thought I’ll just turn the PTO on and till my way to a place to remove the tiller and I can get back to leveling my yard. Tractor was in low range 3rd gear. Shifted to 2nd and started to move when a terrible grinding came from the rear. Checked to see if I was partially engaged tried again, same issue. Moved to high range 1st gear was able to move but it does not sound good. Called the dealer, they’re sending a ramp truck to retrieve it. What would kill the 3point hydraulics and cause a grinding sound in the rear axel?
 

lugbolt

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possibly a problem with the 3ph position control valve? Maybe something broke off of it and jammed into the ring gear?

never heard of it. Just speculation. Keep us posted if you can and don't mind.