Bucket Level Rods - just for fun

[rswyan]

As an aside, I don't necessarily want level from it, but rather a certain angle relative to the tractor, which is exactly what it provides.

Bingo ! :thumbsup:

 

[s78wingrider]

I have bent mine a few times, but no problem to straighten it. In carpenter work I can see level, building a road, not so good? Aaron

 

[Grand_Pooba]

For me it is a "must have" for pushing snow in the winter time. When the loader is in float position there is such a fine line between "digging for china" and sliding up over packed snow. The level rod lets you find the sweet spot much easier. I have bent mine on a branch but it was an easy fix.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I spend a lot of time in the brush. Never had an issue getting it tangled (stupid blinkers, on the other hand.... ).

I like it. Not sure I'd move mountains to put one on, but glad its there, and I use it a lot. Doesn't matter that it only works at certain settings, because those are the only settings I use it at...

I have the "flat bars" on a bucket too. Nice, but I like the level better.

As an aside, I don't necessarily want level from it, but rather a certain angle relative to the tractor, which is exactly what it provides.

Bingo ! :thumbsup:

Actually ... no. It doesnt provide that except at one setting. In truly general use they not only dont do the job, but get damaged or torn off. Actually a blessing since you then dont have to continuously worry about them and carry around the paraphernalia that is so poorly suited to non regimented use.
larry

 

[dex3361]

I installed a bucket level indicator on my L4400 and La703 and it made it a lot easier to get the sweet spot on the bucket level. If mine gets bent I will either straighten it out or fab a new one.

 

[grnspot110]

On my 300 JD, the top plate of the bucket is on the same plane as the cutting edge, no rod needed. I was going to make one until I discovered this. ~~ grnspot110

 

[mcnitt]

I find the level rod on my L3430 frustrating to use, perhaps due to my inexperience. My tractor is equipped with the heavy duty bucket which is rounded, and not flat on the top. Even if it was flat on top, or had an indicator level with the cutting edge, I can't see the top of the bucket in most situations.

It seems to me someone could come up with an electronic indicator.

 

[SPYDERLK]

It seems to me someone could come up with an electronic indicator.

An electronic indicator could tell you level, but dont you often want to know the orientation relative to the ground? ... or the tractor? Thats where a flat witness piece gives the needed clues to make a good mental judgement of all 3.
larry

 

[mcnitt]

Well, yes, I would like to know the orientation to the ground. Since I cannot see the bucket now, I have to judge it's location by feel: I think knowing level would be a good start since I can see and feel the angle of the tractor. I couldn't see the flat witness pieces if I had them. I have them on the bucket of my MF 1220 and they do solve the problem.

Usually what I do now is rotate the bucket down until I feel the edge hit the ground and then roll the bucket back until I think it is parallel to the ground. It would be better if the bucket had a flat bottom, but it's rounded.