3000-4000 series loader operation

[JasonMac]

Take it from me, the loader is multi-functional.... I would absolutely hate my loader if it weren't. It does all the functions... I can raise and dump, raise and rollback, lower and curl, lower and dump... all in one fluid motion... If you watched me use my loader, you would swear it had a self-leveling feature on it, because you get good at raising and leveling your bucket at the same time, in fluid motion.... so yes.. I'm afraid to say the people you talked to don't know what they are talking about....

 

[Jomo45]

I have had this problem since day one with my 3320, it is an inherent problem with the 3x20 series (also 4x20?). Various have said their tractor does not have the issue, never seen proof. Yes you can get them in the "sweet spot and get a slow version of simultaneuos functioning, this is nothing like the true blending available from most other manufacturers. I had the Deere zone rep out with the service manager to no avail, was basically told that's the way it is....
This was previously beat to death here
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...15-3320-w-300cx-fel-wont.html?highlight=300cx

 

[pbt_sisson]

Thanks guys for the feedback. JasonMac (and others) I would love to know the year of your cab tractor,model/ and possibly the dealer from whom you purchased your machine.
I really like all aspects of the 3720 cab model except this loader issue.
People are all over on this issue./Some tractors will do it . Some won't.
And the dealers and John Deere customer support are no help.

It feels like to me that jd used only a 4 position valve---12,3,6,9---as opposed to a 8 position valve-12,1.30,3,4.30,6,7.30,9,10.30..
Can I purchase a 8way loader valve to accomplish what I want?
Any part #'s???

Please help. I am about to buy orange because the loader operation bugs me so much.

 

[radman1]

I have a 2006 cab 3720. The loader valve works like it is suppose to. Works in multiple functions/directions. You won't have any issues with the valve. I have a 1993 JD 5300 and that valve will only work one set of cylinders at a time and yes it is painful to use. You will be happy with the 3000 series cab loader hydraulics.

 

[JasonMac]

My 3720 Cab was one of the first ones that came off the line. I picked it up, December of 2005. It works perfect, the way it should work. I am a very experienced operator, of Case Backhoes, John Deere Backhoes, and have had John Deere Models... JD855, JD4200, and now the 3720 Cab... so I know how loaders are supposed to operate and of course I know how to feather hydraulics, and like I've said before it works the way it should. But check the joystick lock that everyone else has told you about, if it is in the wrong position you won't be able to feather the functions.... also as with most machines at idle, feathering doesn't work so well, you need to be at least somewhere near half rpms on your gauge....

I should just do a youtube video of it, so once and for all I can prove the valves do what they are supposed to do... so that will end all doubts.

 

[Millalien]

I can do both functions at the same time with my 3320/300CX. The motion control is not as smooth and responsive as some loaders I've used, particularly bigger tractors with seperate lift and curl levers. The combined motions with the 300CX are also slower than just doing one or the other, but it's doable and it's an acquired skill.

 

[Willl]

so that will end all doubts.

I wouldn't count on it.

 

[Jomo45]

Good luck, my advice is to try the actual tractor you intend to buy before signing the dotted line.

And Jasonmac - I also have over 15 years operating all types of tractors/backhoes, I do know how a loader is supposed to operate, the non-cab 3X20 series does not blend properly.

 

[JasonMac]

Good luck, my advice is to try the actual tractor you intend to buy before signing the dotted line.

And Jasonmac - I also have over 15 years operating all types of tractors/backhoes, I do know how a loader is supposed to operate, the non-cab 3X20 series does not blend properly.

He asked me in a previous post about the Cab Tractor. Not the Open Station Tractor. Thank You

 

[IslandManMitch]

I used a new 4000 series today with forks to unload an 18 wheeler of sod. I could raise or lower while keeping the load level with ease. My 4600 is the same.