This is why most of the weight on my loader tractor is on the wheels. I suspect that counterweight contributed to the failure. There is a pretty massive stress concentration where the flange attaches to the axle, and having weight on the frame/rearend increases the stress on the axle flange.
The rear will have to be drained and the axle pulled and replaced. I would replace both axle bearings and seals while you're in there if I were you. You should also get some wheel weights or load the tires, and reduce the side of that counterweight, or you may have this happen again.
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