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    Gauging interest in a new product we are looking to carry.

    I have the standard Piranha. It works great and I never take it off. I'm unconvinced of the value of the straight edge. I still backdrag and smooth with the standard one and the teeth don't have a detrimental effect when doing so. I'm curious to know the rational/justification for the straight...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Very nice installation. The flow restrictors are to make the pistons less jerky?
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    Rear Counter Weight

    In the interim here's an excellent video that discusses in great detail the conversation we're having about the physics of 1) rear ballast, 2) rear wheel ballast (weights or Rim Guard), and 3) FEL payload. It's a simple engineering discussion known as a "beam analysis." The video starts with...
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    Rear Counter Weight

    I believe once the rear wheels touch down that the center of mass starts moving to the rear of the front axle. But rather than debate it, I'll ask an engineer I know how he sees it.
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    Rear Counter Weight

    I am not an engineer but I believe it depends on where the center of mass is. I believe your scenarios are only correct in the case where the rear wheels lift off the ground.
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    4820C Loader Joystick Removal for 3rd Function Install

    Unfortunately it wasn't me but yes, hopefully someone with direct experience can chime in. As always, thanks to Asteral and the community for great feedback.
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    Rear Counter Weight

    This discussion is all a matter of degree. 1) The amount of weight on the FEL 2) The amount of weight behind the rear axle 3) How far that weight is behind the rear axle The point remains true regardless of the fulcrum point... when lifting with the FEL, the less weight on the front axle the...
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    Rear Counter Weight

    If you click on the drawing it opens... you will see the top and the bottom scenarios.
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    How to raise hydraulic pressure on front end loader 2016 4720h

    Yes, my 2016 is the screw type.
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    Rear Counter Weight

    I'm not sure I can explain it much clearer. As in the Messick's video if the rear wheels are off the ground the front axle is obviously the fulcrum. Conversely, when the front wheels are off the ground (as they are when I'm carrying a boulder using my pallet forks on my 3 point hitch) then the...
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    Rear Counter Weight

    Good question. As you know, the "ideal" weight is a compromise because the material in the FEL varies in weight. Most of the compact utility tractors (CUTs) have a 1/2 yard bucket... about 13 cubic feet. A 1/2 yard of topsoil (depending on moisture) is about 800 lbs. A 1/2 yard of crushed...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Damn Slim, Epically bad morning! Glad that the damage wasn't worse and you have everything back on the level.
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    I think the most it has accumulated before melting is about the same as you... 6-7" and definitely wet. Over the course of the winter I've had some fallen trees and a few large limbs so once weather permits I'll be doing a fair amount of cleanup too. On the bright side, now that I have the...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    If it makes you feel better it rained .35" today to bring the monthly total to about 4". In January we had about 20" and in December about 24"... total for the last 3 months is 48'. In a normal year we get around 30" so it's definitely been a wet one and windy and cold to boot. I got very...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    I also purchased used 200 or so pressure-treated tree stakes from an almond farmer. After 3 years the trees are established enough that they no longer need support. I used an IBC frame to load them horizontally and then stood them up and moved them with the Branson. These are going to be used...
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