I just purchased a brand new Grand L3240 with the LA724 loader, 72 grapple bucket with tooth bar, 72派eavy duty round back bucket, front 3rd valve option, and one rear remote option.
The problem is that the loader is VERY weak. Btw I am comparing this to my current Kubota 185DT with a factory Kubota loader that I have owned and operated for the last 15 years. All things being equal, I feel the little 185 loader has more power to weight by a long shot than this new LA724.
LA724 Loader Specifications from the Kubota site:
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Has anyone come up with a clever way to test these specifications on their own loader?
Here are some examples that I am comparing to the above Kubota specifications:
I can稚 pick up a full load 5/8 crushed rock unless the bucket is curled (rolled-back) all the way back, and then the loader lifts very slowly. If I rotate the bucket forward at all the loader won稚 lift the crushed rock load.
When going into the 5/8 crushed rock pile I am trying to curl (roll-back) the bucket and lift, but the loader just stalls. If I stop and try just curl, or lift, it continues to stall. I am required to backup a little in order to get the loader to start to roll-back and then lift. Essentially I am required to baby/finesse the loader in order to pick up a load of rock?
If I rotate the bucket forward (dump position) and put it on the ground it doesn稚 have the power to rip sod out of the ground in either the curl or roll-back cycle. It barley has the power to lift the front wheels off the ground.
The loader痴 roll-back force won稚 break a single one inch root at ground level.
Also, when I move the loader lever to the R1 position (first position to the right - dump) there is very little power, when I move the loader lever to the R2 (second position to the right- dump) the bucket moves very fast and has more power. My manual states that the R1 position (regeneration) is for dumping with greater speed, and that position 2 is the 途egular dump position, and has good power and control for precise dumping. The manual also states that the flow rate is high at position R1, and low at position R2. The loader is fast at R1, and very fast at R2?
The tractor is currently at the dealer where they are trying to figure out what the problem is, but at the same time have stated that they 吐eel this is normal operation.
Does anyone else have the LA724 loader that has experienced any of my concerns?
Do you think they could have crossed the high and low flow rate lines when the added the front 3rd valve option, or the rear remote option?
Do you think I could have a faulty relief valve?
Do you think I could have a faulty loader valve?
Help please
The problem is that the loader is VERY weak. Btw I am comparing this to my current Kubota 185DT with a factory Kubota loader that I have owned and operated for the last 15 years. All things being equal, I feel the little 185 loader has more power to weight by a long shot than this new LA724.
LA724 Loader Specifications from the Kubota site:
AttachmentView
Has anyone come up with a clever way to test these specifications on their own loader?
Here are some examples that I am comparing to the above Kubota specifications:
I can稚 pick up a full load 5/8 crushed rock unless the bucket is curled (rolled-back) all the way back, and then the loader lifts very slowly. If I rotate the bucket forward at all the loader won稚 lift the crushed rock load.
When going into the 5/8 crushed rock pile I am trying to curl (roll-back) the bucket and lift, but the loader just stalls. If I stop and try just curl, or lift, it continues to stall. I am required to backup a little in order to get the loader to start to roll-back and then lift. Essentially I am required to baby/finesse the loader in order to pick up a load of rock?
If I rotate the bucket forward (dump position) and put it on the ground it doesn稚 have the power to rip sod out of the ground in either the curl or roll-back cycle. It barley has the power to lift the front wheels off the ground.
The loader痴 roll-back force won稚 break a single one inch root at ground level.
Also, when I move the loader lever to the R1 position (first position to the right - dump) there is very little power, when I move the loader lever to the R2 (second position to the right- dump) the bucket moves very fast and has more power. My manual states that the R1 position (regeneration) is for dumping with greater speed, and that position 2 is the 途egular dump position, and has good power and control for precise dumping. The manual also states that the flow rate is high at position R1, and low at position R2. The loader is fast at R1, and very fast at R2?
The tractor is currently at the dealer where they are trying to figure out what the problem is, but at the same time have stated that they 吐eel this is normal operation.
Does anyone else have the LA724 loader that has experienced any of my concerns?
Do you think they could have crossed the high and low flow rate lines when the added the front 3rd valve option, or the rear remote option?
Do you think I could have a faulty relief valve?
Do you think I could have a faulty loader valve?
Help please