Digging in a power Line.

[lakngulf]

On my CK20HST, I run it at 2000-2200rpms for backhoe work since any higher makes the swing action too fast and it does not add power at all, it just hits the relief valve quicker. For loader work, I run it at around 2500-2750rpms depending on task. I try and run the rpms as low as I can without bogging the engine. I tend to use the loader while driving so I keep the rpms higher then necessary but never needed more then 2750rpms (540pto rpms). This should be true for most tractors and not just the CK20HST.

Dmace, that seems high for loader work. I tend to stay around 2000 for the actual FEL work, and then use the foot throttle for a little faster travel speed, from loading to dumping area. I may give the higher RPM a try for my next jof.

 

[the fox 1940]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but what is the average R.P.M you run your Kioti at for backhoe work and whats is the max R.P.M that you run your Kioti at for heaver work?

I run my backhoe at 1500 RPM and when I am driving the tractor I run it at 2000 RPM. This is what I understand from all the reading I have done on these tractors ,which is to run them around 2000 + as you won't get the full effect of the tractor and also to keep the pump loaded so it can run effectively.. I find that around 1500 the Hoe works good and seems to have enough power to do what I need it to do without jumping all over the place.
The Fox

 

[Dmace]

Dmace, that seems high for loader work. I tend to stay around 2000 for the actual FEL work, and then use the foot throttle for a little faster travel speed, from loading to dumping area. I may give the higher RPM a try for my next jof.

As I said, this is for an HST tractor. No foot throttle and 2000rpms is really the minimum you want to run at for HST machines. At 2000, I find that using the loader to dig into a pile while moving forward into the pile bogs the engine too much. Around 2500rpms seems to be the sweet spot.

 

[miramadar]

As I said, this is for an HST tractor. No foot throttle and 2000rpms is really the minimum you want to run at for HST machines. At 2000, I find that using the loader to dig into a pile while moving forward into the pile bogs the engine too much. Around 2500rpms seems to be the sweet spot.

2500 huh? I've only had my CK27 gear for a year and I seem to always have it right at 2000 rpm. I have bogged it down some digging into a pile, but I just figured I was being too hard on it. I'll try 2500 rpm and see if that improves the performance any. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Dmace]

I'll try 2500 rpm and see if that improves the performance any. Thanks for the advice.

It will be a whole new tractor! Keep in mind when they rate the HP of these machines, it's done at the engine's "rated speed" which for your tractor is 2700rpms. So at 2000 rpms I wouldn't doubt if that engine was only putting out 20-24HP instead of the 28HP it's rated for.

 

[the fox 1940]

It will be a whole new tractor! Keep in mind when they rate the HP of these machines, it's done at the engine's "rated speed" which for your tractor is 2700rpms. So at 2000 rpms I wouldn't doubt if that engine was only putting out 20-24HP instead of the 28HP it's rated for.

I hear your cry ... I'll take that under advisement. I'll see how much better it will work..
The Fox.

 

[lk30]

Thanks every one for there reply and i guess i should of said that my tractor is an lk30

 

[DK35vince]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but what is the average R.P.M you run your Kioti at for backhoe work and whats is the max R.P.M that you run your Kioti at for heaver work?

On my DK 35 I run 2000-2100 RPM for backhoe work.
I use the foot throttle for loader work. I run anywhere from idle to full throttle depending on what I want or need. I pay no attention to RPM.
Rototilling- full throttle.

 

[the fox 1940]

I made cleats for mine out of big C-channel. Cut C-channel to size of pads. Welded ends on to close them in, like a box. Then drilled holes to match the outrigger feet. The work quite well. They do hold mud sometimes. But, they were essentially free. Not as nice as the big foots though.

You don't happen to have a picture of the cleats you made for your outrigger feet kicking around some where ?
I think I'm going to build a set.
Thanks
The Fox

 

[mx5guy]

Just a note the HST models are fluid driven, and we have no foot throttle, just a rocker foot pedal for flow control for forwards and backwards, which equals speed in either direction, if RPM is high enough to move tractor, so if using Fell you would have to keep the RPM痴 up there.

How much are the Big Foot ?