BX finding float position

[s219]

There is always a sticker on Kubotas that shows how to operate the loader control -- it has arrows/colors/etc. Might look more like hieroglyphics than actually be helpful....

 

[dragoneggs]

Float is a nice feature. I use it often in both fwd and reverse for smoothing. I make sure the bucket is on the ground then push forward further on the stick. You can play with the angle of attack of your bucket lip as well. Oh and put a Piranha Tooth bar on to make it an awesome beast! :biggrin::cool2:

 

[4570Man]

I use float for smoothing up already graded dirt. It would work good for snow plowing if you have any snow to plow. For moving backwards the bucket can be at pretty much any angle and work fine. For moving forward the bucket edge has to be curled slightly up. If the bucket edge touches the ground it digs in and then the tractor rides up on the loader lifting the front wheels off the ground.

 

[dragoneggs]

I use float for smoothing up already graded dirt. It would work good for snow plowing if you have any snow to plow. For moving backwards the bucket can be at pretty much any angle and work fine. For moving forward the bucket edge has to be curled slightly up. If the bucket edge touches the ground it digs in and then the tractor rides up on the loader lifting the front wheels off the ground.

True... if going forward you definitely want it level or slightly curled up. In reverse it isn't so sensitive and I often have the 'teeth' pointed down slightly.

 

[allthumbs23]

Great advice! I spent some time on it last night and now I see how it works - thanks again!

 

[johnk]

On my 3130 if I push the joystick to the right and give it a slap it gives a controlled dump. Try that one out.