Front-End Loader Worst things to do to a FEL

[Cruisin]

DO not dig with the loader bucket it is ment for loose materials only.


_________________________________________________________________
:

I'm going to have to call you on this one! The kubota manual actually shows illustrations as to how to dig with the FEL. I don't think they would try to teach you how to do something that you shouldn't do.

Leonz, What kind of tractor and loader do you own? Where do you get this information.

 

[AchingBack]

DO not dig with the loader bucket it is ment for loose materials only.


_________________________________________________________________
Once you flail you never go back:thumbsup::licking::drool:

A tooth bar on the bucket will make loose materials.

 

[Monster5601]

Wow, a lot of do nots listed in the thread so far. All I can add is I have done most of what is listed as don't do.

My advise is simply use common sense.

 

[LD1]

I almost spit out my coffee on this one. Very good.:laughing:

MoKelly

I almost choked on my beer on that one:laughing:

DO not dig with the loader bucket it is ment for loose materials only.

I disagree with this statement also. Infact, my owners manual has a VERY detailed section with pictures on how to dig sod and create a grade by getting the bucket to bite a few inches and then leveling it out:thumbsup:

But I will mention if you do plan a lot of digging, a tooth bar is a very worthwile investment. It will dig better and be easier on equipment.

And I can only echo what others have said thusfar. About NOT ramming, Load evenly, and dont back-drag with bucket dumped beyone the 15 degrees mentioned.

The only thigs I will ad are
1. DONT push (like backfilling a trench) with the bucket dumped all the way.
2. Be mindful of bucket position when lifting high. It is easy to dump objects and material back on yourself and the tractor if you are curled ALL the way back and raise to MAX height. And along the lines with this, dont raise the loader any higher than you need to.

 

[skspurling]

I'm going to have to call you on this one! The kubota manual actually shows illustrations as to how to dig with the FEL. I don't think they would try to teach you how to do something that you shouldn't do.

Leonz, What kind of tractor and loader do you own? Where do you get this information.

You know, I was always "skeptical" about how useful a FEL was for years. Most old ag tractors and their aftermarket add on FEL's were only for loose materials. They lacked the sub frame and mechanical strength to do digging and stuff.

Now, look at all the small utility tractors with the bucket and backhoe. Heck, just watch some Bob the Builder! :thumbsup: These are designed to dig. My little Kubota digs just fine, and I haven't noticed any twisting or bending of the loader arms or frame. The bucket could be made out of heavier metal, but none of the joints or connection points look stressed. I think if you are careful, digging really isn't a problem. I also think that the small size/weight, limits the amount of pressure you can put onto the FEL. You just have to be sane with it.

 

[MF1652]

I've done all that this week alone! Would have been quicker to just list what can be done.

 

[johnrex62]

Does this mean we shouldn't get a running start and ram that 12' wide 10,000lb stump with the bucket raised midway like the Youtube Video shows?

 

[k9american]

Does this mean we shouldn't get a running start and ram that 12' wide 10,000lb stump with the bucket raised midway like the Youtube Video shows?

"Hold my beer and watch this."

 

[LD1]

"Hold my beer and watch this."

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
See Signature
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[avc8130]

Unless you want to bend or break bucket cylinders, do not back drag with the bucket tilted forward beyond 15 degrees. Do not back drag with front wheels off the ground.

Is this always a no-no, or does it matter if the machine is in "float"? Obvously it would take some serious skill to "float" with the front wheels off the ground

ac