FEL level indicator

[RalphVa]

I did this on our B2601 Kubota but it would work on almost any machine that does not have a level indicator.

Just took 5 ft of 1/2 inch PVC, short 3/8 inch eye bolt, 2 nuts, 2 big washers (B2601 had big holes on each side already), a screw hose clamp, elbow and 2 caps. Use level and mark with a piece of black tape.

 

[TerryR]

I've never understood the interest in bucket level indicators. I just look at the top of the bucket, which is parallel with the bottom and visible on either side of the tractor, and judge by that. Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

 

[WranglerX]

This subject has been addressed many time in many forums..... Some of us find them very useful and some are to stubborn to accept the fact the some tools work for others even if you don't fine them useful..... For me it's kind of nice to know when I have my brush forks on and can not even see the bucket because of brush its nice to know I'm not driving the forks into the ground or tilted up so much I am not really sliding under the brush....

 

[TerryR]

... some are to stubborn to accept the fact...

You don't need to resort to name calling. I asked because I wanted to understand.

 

[DK35vince]

Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

NO, most are not. (and my buckets are not)
I use my bucket level often, handy as hell IMO.

 

[LittleBill21]

I need to add one desperately, would help a ton with snow.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I've never understood the interest in bucket level indicators. I just look at the top of the bucket, which is parallel with the bottom and visible on either side of the tractor, and judge by that. Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

I know right? Like I can just use my thumbnail to screw in screws, so who needs a screwdriver?

 

[Gee Ray]

I've never understood the interest in bucket level indicators. I just look at the top of the bucket, which is parallel with the bottom and visible on either side of the tractor, and judge by that. Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

If you are not interested in the levels, why on earth would you waste your time writing a response to a thread? Some of us may have failing eyesight or depth perception problems. Some may not get the seat time to learn how to judge the level of the bucket.

So if you are blessed with good eyesight and enough practice and do not need the indicator keep your negative comments to yourself and move on.

 

[WranglerX]

You don't need to resort to name calling. I asked because I wanted to understand.

Sorry but your initial comment does not read that way, and I don't really thinh I was name calling....

IF you really want to learn......

bucket level indicator

Do any of you guys use that thing? I got one on my tractor but it seems to be kind of unhelpful. I think I do better just looking at the load.

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[Cougsfan]

I find mine extremely useful. And the top of my loader is parallel to the bottom. But I am looking at it all from an angle while setting in the seat. A change in tilt of just a degree or so is all it takes to dig a hole you didn't want to dig, or to not cleanly scrape what you wanted to scrape. No way you could get the tilt exactly right in a repeatable fashion on my tractor without one, regardless of the quality of your eyesight.

 

[ljjhouser]

I added the level after I got the tractor. It has been helpful and it was a good addition to the tractor.

 

[RjCorazza]

My bucket has a big flat top, so I don't use the OEM level indicator for that. I do use the indicator when using the ssqa snow plow, as I want to keep my uhmw polyethylene edge at the correct angle.
I now have a camera up front to get a perfect view of the pallet forks, which has worked out great.

 

[TerryR]

If you are not interested in the levels, why on earth would you waste your time writing a response to a thread? Some of us may have failing eyesight or depth perception problems. Some may not get the seat time to learn how to judge the level of the bucket.

So if you are blessed with good eyesight and enough practice and do not need the indicator keep your negative comments to yourself and move on.

As I already said, I asked because I wanted to understand why people find them so useful. Why is that hard to grasp?

What negative comment are you talking about? What did I say negative about levels? All I said was I didn't understand.

 

[Thomas]

Very seldom use or look at leveler still like to use/see bucket...guess I'm old school.

 

[TerryR]

NO, most are not. (and my buckets are not)

Thanks for actually answering my question. That's helpful.

 

[RjCorazza]

Thanks for actually answering my question. That's helpful.

For the record, I didn't find your post to be negative. We all have different experiences and perspectives.

 

[RalphVa]

Very handy working yesterday with the new bucket level indicator on.

 

[PlasterProspector]

More often, I want to know when my bucket is curled correctly to hold full loads when it's above my line of sight but at varying heights. When I'm loading something like a big dumpster and I've got a bucket full of miscellaneous objects that need to clear the lip before dumping I worry about dropping things prematurely or onto myself. Anybody rig up something like this? What would it even be called?

 

[Oaktree]

NO, most are not. (and my buckets are not)
I use my bucket level often, handy as hell IMO.

I need to add one desperately, would help a ton with snow.

That's where I find having one most handy, when clearing snow, especially early in the season before there's a good hardpack "base" on the driveway. Tilt the bucket up just a smidge, prevents digging up gravel/stones and leaves just the right amount behind.

 

[Hoobie]

I've never understood the interest in bucket level indicators. I just look at the top of the bucket, which is parallel with the bottom and visible on either side of the tractor, and judge by that. Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

I did not find your post negative. Just a comment and question.
I find the leveller very useful in some situations and some I don't use it at all. When skimming the ground to pick up brush I position the leveller quickly then drop the bucket in " float". That keeps the right tilt without digging in. Saves time. Minor angle errors are critical here. Same for plowing snow with a bucket especially on non frozen ground as previously posted. Quick and accurate.
When just loading gravel I don't look at it at all.
It's there, it's free, and I use it when it helps.