Dirt Moving Back dragging dirt with FEL

[EddieWalker]

My loader can lift a lot more weight then what the front of my tractor weighs, and I do this all the time. It is by far my favorite way to smooth out, and shape dirt. I like to just get my tires off the ground, then adjust the angle of the bucket to either cut down deeper or feather out what I'm spreading. With just a little bit of practice, it's a very simple and effective technique.

Eddie

 

[johnk]

My loader can lift a lot more weight then what the front of my tractor weighs, and I do this all the time. It is by far my favorite way to smooth out, and shape dirt. I like to just get my tires off the ground, then adjust the angle of the bucket to either cut down deeper or feather out what I'm spreading. With just a little bit of practice, it's a very simple and effective technique.

Eddie

Well said.

 

[Greenpto35]

I agree with using the loader and bucket in a functional manner with some common sense. I have beat on my 430 loader for the past 15 yrs. Never blew a line. I think its supposed to lift like 1400lbs and I just took two 1 ton pallets of pellets out of my truck last week. I could curl to take the weight and back up then drop the load. The loader took the weight. I use it in winter to load bulk salt for my winter snow business. My 5 ton 5115m and loader are not the same as my 40 hp 1070. I run equip all the time. I dont think the line should have ruptured. I would think a rubber hose would fail before a steel line given that the H310 loader has less than 20 hrs on it. I think a relief ball valve somewhere would go before a new steel line. I could be wrong. lifting cap is around 2 ton so a lot bigger. It can easily lift the front of the tractor. Not even a strain there.

 

[TripleR]

Yes, I do it and if it won't hold up, I'll buy one that will, there is a reason I own tractors.

I won't recommend it as I accept some tractors/loaders won't hold up; had one and got rid of it.

 

[HillStreet]

I back drag frequently as I cleared a big area over the past few years, often lifting the front wheels slightly with the bucket edge curled all the way down. Probably the most stressful configuration but I do need the edge to "cut". I am aware of the stress and move smooth and slow. Also use this position to drag loose rocks to a collection point to ease loading.

 

[Utopia Texas]

Many years back getting a FEL, with detent valve, was a option much like a live PTO. Today a detent on FEL is standard on most new tractors. Once you learn how to use the valve properly you can level most any area without the roller coaster effect in the dirt.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Different loaders must have different limits. Have backdragged used all above from empty bucket/float/flat to curl forward/wheels in air. For years with no issues. B21.

 

[k0ua]

Different loaders must have different limits. Have backdragged used all above from empty bucket/float/flat to curl forward/wheels in air. For years with no issues. B21.

same here I've been back draggIng for years with never any problems

 

[LD1]

Back dragging with the bucket pointed down isnt a big deal. But the general rule I think is dont angle it down more than 45 degrees. This limits the chances of catching something, and minimizes the amount of rod sticking out of the cylinder and lowers the chances of bending it.

You DONT want to dump the bucket all the way, and then do what you did. Good way to pop hydraulic hoses or bend cylinders.

But I gotta ask, why not push the dirt back into the holes instead of dragging?? The tractor pushes way better than it pulls.

 

[cartod]

But I gotta ask, why not push the dirt back into the holes instead of dragging?? The tractor pushes way better than it pulls.

I don't agree, the tractor is a much better pulling machine than a pushing. That said I back drag with my tractor all the time. If it can't handle it I'll get one that will.