As promised 1533 pics.

[SteelDust]

For those of you who read my other thread here are the pics of my new MF 1533 that was delivered today. Got a chance to run it around a little bit and couldn't be happier.

 

[MrSteve]

Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

 

[mark4Jesus]

Congratulations! There is just something exciting about looking at new tractor pictures! I have a 1433v that I have been neglecting lately, I must go spend some quality time with her this weekend! Have fun and keep us posted on your adventures!

 

[SteelDust]

Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

Dealer installed it. He said they only cost him about 15 bucks from the factory and he felt it's a nice touch to throw in. I also noticed I have the telescoping links which I don't think came on a 1533...wonder if he adds those as well??

 

[JerryG]

Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

I couldn't believe it when I say the first 1500 series loader and the bucket had a thing welded to the top of the bucket. Before the 15s, the loaders had the sleeved level indicator. The bean counters must a won.

 

[robomarc]

Hi,

I just received my 1533 with loader and backhoe. I dont have the level indicator. How does it work? Can you post a close up image of it?

Thanks

 

[MrSteve]

Dealer installed it. He said they only cost him about 15 bucks from the factory and he felt it's a nice touch to throw in. I also noticed I have the telescoping links which I don't think came on a 1533...wonder if he adds those as well??

Thanks for the info... Your links in the back come std on a Hydro and Syncho transmissions, I have a Power trans so I don't have them . I do have to look into the indicator... Yes if you could please could you take more pics of it. It looks as if it is a rod in a rod with maybe a indicator ring on the inner rod to show level?

 

[JerryG]

Steve,
Here is blow up of the indicator with the parts labeled.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59548&stc=1&d=1155851221

Steeldust,
Your dealer assembled your indicator wrong. The clamp is in the right place, but the rubber block should be under the clamp.

 

[MrSteve]

Thanks Jerry... Is this a Massey product or after market made by someone else?

I have tried and tried to use that flat level on my bucket and just can't get use to it.

Edit... Did you want to show me the same pic? Both are the same in your post.

 

[SteelDust]

Steeldust,
Your dealer assembled your indicator wrong. The clamp is in the right place, but the rubber block should be under the clamp.

Good catch....

I could have sworn the rubber block was directly under the clamp when I looked the tractor over on the dealers lot. I'm guessing the block has shifted and the clamp needs to be taken up on a few turns. I'll have to look at it when I get home in the morning.

 

[SteelDust]

It looks as if it is a rod in a rod with maybe a indicator ring on the inner rod to show level?

That's exactly what it does. As they have it set up now when the tip of the inner rod is flush with the end of the outer rod the bucket is level. I'm not sure that this is the best use.

Here's what i'm thinking. I'll shift the outer rod downward mark the inner rod when the bucket is dead level. I'll then pull the assmebly off and paint the inner rod on either side of the level mark (different color for above/below level). I'll then mask off and paint a thin contrasting band at graduated increments.

Being on graveyards I haven't had much time to see how feasable this is but, on paper (in my head) should work pretty good.

 

[MrSteve]

Sounds like a good plan to me, that way, real easy to see. All I would do is make sure the new placement gives the set up to move like it should.

 

[JerryG]

Thanks Jerry... Is this a Massey product or after market made by someone else?

I have tried and tried to use that flat level on my bucket and just can't get use to it.

Edit... Did you want to show me the same pic? Both are the same in your post.

They are actually made at SOO tractor with the loaders.
I can't imagine them even putting a flat thing on a bucket.
I didn't think that one of those pictures worked so I did it the other way. Looks like they both worked.

 

[JerryG]

That's exactly what it does. As they have it set up now when the tip of the inner rod is flush with the end of the outer rod the bucket is level. I'm not sure that this is the best use.

Here's what i'm thinking. I'll shift the outer rod downward mark the inner rod when the bucket is dead level. I'll then pull the assmebly off and paint the inner rod on either side of the level mark (different color for above/below level). I'll then mask off and paint a thin contrasting band at graduated increments.

Being on graveyards I haven't had much time to see how feasable this is but, on paper (in my head) should work pretty good.

The way your is set up is the suggested way. I have always used mine that way and it's the only way that I would like it. There is very little need accurate tilt down, which appears to be the reason for having it level. There are other members on TBN that have done theirs like you are talking about and seem to like it that way. Some loader manufactures make them so long that the manuals say to cut them off, but these are the right length from MF.

 

[scott_vt]

Hi Steeldust,
Very nice lookin machine !!! Good luck and enjoy ! BTW, thanks for the pics

 

[Nasty135]

Hey Steeldust, Great pics enjoy your new machine....

On the loader leveling rod My 1433v has the same unit and I find it is very helpful for any loader use