Keep front wheels straight when filling bucket!

[5030]

While I accept the advice is good, I routinely turn my wheels when loading the bucket or pushing and haven't rolled a tire yet; proper inflation is a must.

Same here, but then I keep my tires at 30 PSI, actually all my Ag related tires, which is the benchmark recommended inflation pressure in the first place.

I'd never have any tire (except a flotation tire or ATV tire) below 30 psi on any equipment.

,,,of course checking tire pressure is optional for quite a few operators as well as cage drivers. I've followed many a car down the road with badly bulging sidewalls, indicative of underinflated tires.

...duh, my car gets bad fuel mileage and handles like crap.....

Check the tire pressure dude....:laughing:

 

[bigtiller]

I haven't rolled a tire off the bead but I came real close with my old 670 when hauling a heavy weight hanging from the bucket. It was a very close call!!
As far as how much to pay and how big...you'll want 30-40 CFM (minimum) to run air tools efficiently. As far as cost, if your use is just the occasional job (airing tires, removing a wheel...things like that) get an oil-less compressor. They're cheaper, louder and work fine (I have one I bought at Sears many years ago) for those occasional jobs.
But the oil-less type won't hold up for constant use...
BTW, don't forget to oil those air tools before you use 'em.

Roy usually gives great advise but I think this may be a type-o. 30-40 CFM seams a little high to me.

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy usually gives great advise but I think this may be a type-o. 30-40 CFM seams a little high to me.

I believe you're correct...not a typo, just a poor memory.
15-18 CFM is more like it.
That 30-40 figure would be a minimum tank capacity in gallons.

Good catch, Bigtiller!!!

 

[two_bit_score]

Rol-Air GD4000PV5H 4 HP, 4.4 CFM, 4.5 Gal Compressor

 

[two_bit_score]

Rolair FC250090L - ROLAIR 2.5-HP 24-Gallon Contractor Portable Air Compressor

 

[IndyIan]

While I accept the advice is good, I routinely turn my wheels when loading the bucket or pushing and haven't rolled a tire yet; proper inflation is a must.

Isn't that a no no in terms of tweaking your loader? same as turning while back dragging? I think that what it says in my manual anyways.

 

[5030]

Isn't that a no no in terms of tweaking your loader? same as turning while back dragging? I think that what it says in my manual anyways.

Must have a weak loader structurally. I always 'walk' my bucket into hard packed material with the front wheels in 4wd.

That's pretty much SOP around here.

 

[5030]

I believe you're correct...not a typo, just a poor memory.
15-18 CFM is more like it.
That 30-40 figure would be a minimum tank capacity in gallons.

Good catch, Bigtiller!!!

Sure about that????

It takes a pretty large unit to maintain 15-18 CFM at a reasonable pressure.

Around a 10 horsepower 220/1/3 compressor motor and a nice 2 stage multi cylinder intercooled and after cooled compressor or a rotary screw.

I have a 7.5 horsepower Quincy pressure lubed compressor on a 125 gallon receiver that might make 15 on a real good day.

 

[RoyJackson]

Sure about that????

It takes a pretty large unit to maintain 15-18 CFM at a reasonable pressure.

Around a 10 horsepower 220/1/3 compressor motor and a nice 2 stage multi cylinder intercooled and after cooled compressor or a rotary screw.

I have a 7.5 horsepower Quincy pressure lubed compressor on a 125 gallon receiver that might make 15 on a real good day.

Nope....not sure at all!!
Seriously, I just pulled out my manual (instead of relying on my memory)...my unit puts out 6 SCFM at 90 PSI.

I do apologize for the errors in those two responses, gents and ladies...

 

[5030]

Roy...

No problem.

Let me throw another herring in the stew...

Most 5 horsepower rated compressors really aren't 5 horsepower, but more like 3 actual horsepower, especially 110 volt portable models.

Compressor manufacturers play the same game that gas engine manufacturers like Briggs and Stratton, Kawasaki and Kohler used to play before consumer groups got wise and put a stop to power claims.

A true 5 horsepower electric motor will pull (running) around 22 amps on 220/1. A quick look at the rating plate (on the motor) dispells all lies....

Beacuse most residential branch circuits are fused at 15 amps, those circuits are incapable of handling a 5 horsepower motor and can only marginally handle a 3 horse motor.

The 7.5 Leeson on my quincy pulls 27 running and over 80 amps starting on 220/1