Bucket pivot?

[hks003]

When I back drag using my bucket angled to where the edge is perpendicular to the ground, the bucket pivots forward. If I pick it up off the ground, the bucket swings back in place. It's done this as long as I've had it, and I thought that was just how it was supposed to work, but my dad said he's never seen one do that before I didn't see a missing pin or anything, but is there a way to make it stay in place when back dragging? I've learned to deal with it, but it'd be great if I could fix this.

 

[4570Man]

The first problem is you’re not supposed to back drag like that. It’s a sure fire way to bend cylinders.

 

[Diggin It]

Yup, lots of threads here about major damage from doing that. I try not to do it with more than about a half tilt, but when possible I try to do it with the rounded heel of the bucket (front edge tilted upwards).

 

[3Lfarms]

Yep. Don’t do that. Back drag with the bucket bottom nearly flat. Just tip forward enough so the cutting edge is touching the ground. That’s it.
It is not a construction machine. It you keep treating it as one, you will be disappointed with the results.

 

[Avenger]

If you feel the need to back drag like that, its your tractor.

To answer your question, you have "floppy bucket syndrome." I suffer from it too.
Run at higher RPM, maybe install a flow restrictor. Run your bucket all the way dump until its hard over. then curl it back to where you want it. Should be more ridged that way.

 

[hks003]

Ok, so I guess I should clarify. I'm not grading large areas or anything like that when I do this. Think after dumping a load of dirt around a hole/rut/washout using the edge of the bucket to pull it in place, or scrape some dirt/mud off the edge of the driveway. I use my dad's rear blade to grade large areas. I'm definitely not interested in wrecking my tractor here.

 

[oosik]

I will sometimes use the heal of the bucket. Most often - reverse the rear blade 180 degrees and drive forward. Besides, with my very heavy rear blade it does a better job.