Float Position on LA243 FEL

[TripleR]

Negative, float can had from any position of boom or bucket.

Thanks, I have never used it on any of my tractors.

 

[dodge man]

For me float seems to work best when back dragging. I usually get better results not using it and just controlling the down pressure myself.

 

[dillo99]

Ran out to the barn and tried it. Had to push hard, but it does indeed go up another notch. Thanks for the tips on engaging it off the ground until getting the hang of it.

Almost everyone seems to have trouble figuring out their float for the first time. I think it took me a year - tried if a few times...didn't think it worked. When I finally really needed it I figured it out. The dealers need to explain this better to new owners.

 

[TUG HILL ADDICT]

When you get skilled with float you can use it to scoop up material for example a dile of dirt, stone or gravel that you need to move from on area to another.

1) As you drop the bucket down engage float just prior to the bucket hitting the ground [MAKE SURE THE BUCKET IS EITHER LEVEL OR CURLED UP A BIT. IF you engage float with the bucket curled down you will dig in and things can get nasty]

2) once the bucket is on the ground and level now you can pop the joystick back [disengaging float] and you have now quickily and accurately set your bucket level to the ground.

3) As the bucket enters into the pile of material you can now gradually raise the bucket.

If you do not use float in this process you risk pushing the bucket too far down and potentially taking presure off your front wheels

 

[TripleR]

When you get skilled with float you can use it to scoop up material for example a dile of dirt, stone or gravel that you need to move from on area to another.

1) As you drop the bucket down engage float just prior to the bucket hitting the ground [MAKE SURE THE BUCKET IS EITHER LEVEL OR CURLED UP A BIT. IF you engage float with the bucket curled down you will dig in and things can get nasty]

2) once the bucket is on the ground and level now you can pop the joystick back [disengaging float] and you have now quickily and accurately set your bucket level to the ground.

3) As the bucket enters into the pile of material you can now gradually raise the bucket.

If you do not use float in this process you risk pushing the bucket too far down and potentially taking presure off your front wheels

I have used six tractors over the years from 22 to 80 hp as well as a backhoe and never felt I needed to use "float", but will give it a try, thanks.

 

[johnk]

I have used six tractors over the years from 22 to 80 hp as well as a backhoe and never felt I needed to use "float", but will give it a try, thanks.

I think you are in for a welcome suprise...

 

[Donkey Shade Farm]

Thanks for all the tips/advice. Tried some of these already and I see the value of float now.