Grading with bucket - Page 2

gunmaker · 08-01-2007, 07:03 PM

Wow! Have to re-think that approach.

Chris2520 · 08-01-2007, 07:41 PM

I do it. with and without toothbar. never had any
problems. but i guess you do have to use some comon since.

Chris....

flyngti · 08-01-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris2520

but i guess you do have to use some comon since.

That does seem to be the trick...think before you do and you'll be alright

Z-Michigan · 08-01-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryG

It will bend your bucket cylinders. Most manufactures have something in their owners manuals about back dragging like that. Look at this thread.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...oader-box.html

Since Jerry managed to scare me, I opened up my manual. The manual for a JD 522 FEL specifically approves this procedure, but warns not to have the bucket more than 40 degrees from horizontal and to use float position. Bear in mind this is a fairly heavy duty loader compared to what's on most CUTs.

ChuckinNH · 08-02-2007, 06:30 AM

There is a "2000 series operational video" on the John Deere web site that shows backdragging with the loader bucket. The angle that they are using is about what I have done.

nails_n_glue · 08-02-2007, 06:43 AM

EeeeeeeeeeeeeeK!

I think I will purchase grader blade tomorrow.

Tact · 08-02-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Michigan

I do this somewhat often with loose dirt and composted manure. I usually use float setting; if I don't use float, I definitely don't have the front wheels off the ground, and I'm very careful about not hitting anything that will give much resistance. If there's any chance of hitting something that won't budge, do yourself a favor and either use float or use a 3ph implement for the task.

What "float" setting are you referring to using the loader? I know what float setting is when speaking of a 3 pt. hitch, just not with the FEL.

BamaRob · 08-02-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Michigan

Since Jerry managed to scare me, I opened up my manual. The manual for a JD 522 FEL specifically approves this procedure, but warns not to have the bucket more than 40 degrees from horizontal and to use float position. Bear in mind this is a fairly heavy duty loader compared to what's on most CUTs.

There's a big difference between

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angle the loader bucket (so that loader bucket edge is a close to tractor as possible (obtuse angle))and lift off front wheels (only just)

and

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not to have the bucket more than 40 degrees from horizontal and to use float position.

The procedure described in your manual (bucket no more than 40 degrees from horiziontal and using float) is (I think) standard in most loader manuals and is the "proper" way to back drag with the loader bucket.

BR

tawilson · 08-02-2007, 03:03 PM

I do it all the time. I also have ripped both of my pin sleeves out of my loader arms and had to reweld them. They were not welded correctly from the factory and I haven't had a problem since.

unit40 · 08-03-2007, 03:25 PM

I beat the **** out of my 440 loader on my 1070 all of the time. Use it to do some serious site work, and ice removal too. Never had a problem with it yet. Don't think I ever will either. Welded on a new heavy duty cutting edge a few years ago. Kicks buzz.

08-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
gunmaker Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nw nj Posts: 270	Re: Grading with bucket Wow! Have to re-think that approach. __________________ 2520 w/200cx & JD 61"bucket/toothbar-46 backhoe-54" plow-Woods RB60/84-Woods LR72-Meyers 6ft plow w/JD Quick-Tatch 425 w/54"mmm-54"plow

08-01-2007, 07:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chris2520 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 779	Re: Grading with bucket I do it. with and without toothbar. never had any problems. but i guess you do have to use some comon since. Chris.... __________________ John Deere 2520 , R4's , 200CX loader with 61 inch bucket and JD Tooth Bar. And Markham 7 tooth. Tooth bar. 46 Backhoe with 16 inch bucket. with Custom made Street Flip pads off a 448 hoe. Foward work lights. Dual rear work lights. Heavy duty Alternator. I-Match , Ballast Box , Frontier BB2060 box blade , Frontier pallet Forks , JD 3 point reciever hitch. and soon A lot more.. and for grass cutting , John Deere GX 255 with 48 inch deck.

08-02-2007, 06:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
ChuckinNH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NH Posts: 1,366	Re: Grading with bucket There is a "2000 series operational video" on the John Deere web site that shows backdragging with the loader bucket. The angle that they are using is about what I have done. __________________ B2620,Loaded R-4's , Wallenstein BX42 chipper, Bush Hog SQ148 RC, 4' x 8' chain harrow, and more to come...

08-02-2007, 06:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
nails_n_glue New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 22	Re: Grading with bucket EeeeeeeeeeeeeeK! I think I will purchase grader blade tomorrow.

08-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
tawilson Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Theresa, NY Posts: 629	Re: Grading with bucket I do it all the time. I also have ripped both of my pin sleeves out of my loader arms and had to reweld them. They were not welded correctly from the factory and I haven't had a problem since. __________________ Tom

08-03-2007, 03:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
unit40 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 168	Re: Grading with bucket I beat the **** out of my 440 loader on my 1070 all of the time. Use it to do some serious site work, and ice removal too. Never had a problem with it yet. Don't think I ever will either. Welded on a new heavy duty cutting edge a few years ago. Kicks buzz.

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