Bucket level indicator

   / Bucket level indicator
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#11  
Thanks for the video, pics and tips. I'll look for a mounting hole/braket again. I just found a 7308 loader (like I have) picture that shows the indicator rod. I'm sure I can create one using that picture.

Thanks for the help.
 
   / Bucket level indicator #12  
This is my bucket level indicator. All I’ve ever needed, and no moving parts.
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   / Bucket level indicator #13  
   / Bucket level indicator
  • Thread Starter
#14  
Yeah, and you have a flat top on bucket. Mine is rounded, so no help there.

After cleaning dried mud out of indicator rod mounting hole, I measured from hole to top of tube when bucket is maxed out. Added 1" for 90* ange that mounts into hole. Figure I will add 2" to stick out of tube. 40" should do it...
 
   / Bucket level indicator #16  
And it works at any height. Need the bucket level as you slide something out of a pickup bed onto forks that you cannot see? This works well.
Only works with bucket forks.
Not SSQA forks
 
   / Bucket level indicator
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#17  
Yeah, and you have a flat top on bucket. Mine is rounded, so no help there.

After cleaning dried mud out of indicator rod mounting hole, I measured from hole to top of tube when bucket is maxed out. Added 1" for 90* ange that mounts into hole. Figure I will add 2" to stick out of tube. 40" should do it...

But it is only accurate when it is on ground level. Things change as you raise...
 
   / Bucket level indicator #18  
This might work. Easy to make. Used some 3/4 inch PVC, two plugs, elbow. Eye bolt on FEL Some tape to mark the level point. Screw clamp to attach to back side of loader. I've now added a zip tie, too.
 

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