Hydro's and brake pedals

[patrick_g]

Skidsteer bucket. They are shaped different than "typical tractor" buckets though.

I've worked 60HP Bobcat and CAT SS and CTL. They are very capable of digging. My experience is only with 35hp and smaller utilities(Kubota L35) and CUT's. Similar sized skidsteers and compact track loaders will easily outdig a similar HP tractor. That is probably why the tractors have a lighter construction bucket. That is alos why they call it a loader, not a digger.

I have bent the top/back of the bucket on my little CUT. More dinged it up. In my case, a heavier duty bucket would really limit loader, since it only lifts 650lbs with bucket it has.

The buckets on my buddies 56hp Bobcat SS is built like a tank.

My tractor dealer suggested I consider the HD bucket instead of the standard. (Kubota Grand L-4610HSTC) I considered it a good idea and abuse the heck out of the FEL and bucket. I have done considerable excavation with it. My bucket has a HD pipe across it at the top and a HD cutting edge welded on and reinforcements at the sides of the bucket near the cutting action.

Pat

 

[patrick_g]

Heck Pat, I just use whatever I've got to the best of my limited ability!:laughing:

Save it for the suckers, I know the real deal!

Now back into the phone booth and change out of your tights!

Pat

 

[MossRoad]

.... OK, I confess, since the brakes and HST pedal are on the same side it is a bit awkward BUT I CAN DO IT!

Pat

BEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep___________________________
CLEAR!!!
CHUNK!!!

_______/\__/\__/\__

O.K. I'm back now.

 

[patrick_g]

BEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep___________________________
CLEAR!!!
CHUNK!!!

_______/\__/\__/\__

O.K. I'm back now.

At leas it wasn't Clear, Chunk, oh darn, clear, chunk, chunk...

 

[Egon]

Phone Booth??? Where does one find them these days??

Tights, haven't worn them in ten years now but I think I could still find them!

Skiing and cycling they become quite comfortable when it gets colder.:thumbsup:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I am one of those on the, "Cuttin' brakes, We don't need no stinking cuttin' brakes!!!" side of the argument BUT... when back dragging with the FEL bucket you have reduced traction on the front tires (or the tires are totally in the air) and being able to steer a bit with the cutting brakes while backing could be a good thing. I don't typically do it but it could be quite useful. OK, I confess, since the brakes and HST pedal are on the same side it is a bit awkward BUT I CAN DO IT!

Pat

You stole my thunder but this is how I smooth out gravel or just about anything. I actually raise the front wheels off the ground so I can put the most force on the bucket's edge. Of course this means I can only steer with the split brakes.

 

[SPYDERLK]

You stole my thunder but this is how I smooth out gravel or just about anything. I actually raise the front wheels off the ground so I can put the most force on the bucket's edge. Of course this means I can only steer with the split brakes.

Some people know how to use a good thing. Others have more talent at denying its universal value or belittling its function.
larry

 

[MossRoad]

You stole my thunder but this is how I smooth out gravel or just about anything. I actually raise the front wheels off the ground so I can put the most force on the bucket's edge. Of course this means I can only steer with the split brakes.

I do the same thing, except my tractor is articulated, so I can still steer.

 

[jenkinsph]

I do the same thing, except my tractor is articulated, so I can still steer.

Just one reason why articulated loaders are the way to go, much easier to steer with the bucket down in either direction.

 

[jinman]

You stole my thunder but this is how I smooth out gravel or just about anything. I actually raise the front wheels off the ground so I can put the most force on the bucket's edge. Of course this means I can only steer with the split brakes.

It's kinda like curling without the brooms.:laughing: That's exactly what I do all the time. . . without all the yelling.