Does my Mahindra 2538 have float function?

   / Does my Mahindra 2538 have float function? #11  
Yeah, i use it often. especially on gravel driveway to back grade.

FWIW...I used my FEL to back grade a long gravel drive for over a year. The other day I noticed that the bucket had split from side to side, on the back "seam" where the bottom of the bucket meets the back side vertical. Split was 18"-24" long. (didn't get a pic, sorry). Based on my other usage, I assume the gravel took it's toll over time and was the cause.

I welded the seam shut (be careful, it's only 1/8" plate for the bucket), then welded on 2 skid plates (~12"x22" under the bottom of the bucket) to add some more strength.
 
   / Does my Mahindra 2538 have float function? #12  
I thought I read here on TBN that too much back-dragging can put stress on the FEL. Sort of like using a box-blade in reverse puts extra stress on the 3PH.

When I dump some dirt, I often back-drag it *lightly* as I back up, just to smooth it down a little. I try to tilt the bucket down slightly so the tips of the PTB are in contact. Hopefully that's okay.

I can't imagine back-dragging a long gravel driveway! Why not just use some kind of rear implement for that? :confused:
 
   / Does my Mahindra 2538 have float function? #13  
I actually have a rear blade and BB to take down large piles but i prefer the float for the last couple of shots, seems to come out smoother and doesnt dig in like the other implements do.
 
   / Does my Mahindra 2538 have float function? #14  
I thought I read here on TBN that too much back-dragging can put stress on the FEL. Sort of like using a box-blade in reverse puts extra stress on the 3PH.

When I dump some dirt, I often back-drag it *lightly* as I back up, just to smooth it down a little. I try to tilt the bucket down slightly so the tips of the PTB are in contact. Hopefully that's okay.

I can't imagine back-dragging a long gravel driveway! Why not just use some kind of rear implement for that? :confused:

Actually works real good if you lay your bucket down flat, then tip up the front just a hair so it sits on the bucket rear edge. Put the FEL in float, then back up at a brisk pace. Does a real nice job of smoothing things out.
 

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