I have a basically brand new GC2400L that I have noticed the bucket drifting down on when using. I have other loaders that I have never had this problem with. I am wondering if other GC owners experience this or if I have a problem. Even with the tractor running it will drift down. If I have a load in it, it requires frequent correction, especially the tilt.
Loader GC2400 loader drift
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That doesn't sound right. Mine will creep down, but only very slowly, after parking it and shutting it down. It might drop 2" overnight. Don't notice any drop while using it. Sounds like a call to the dealer might be in order.
Wacky
Veteran Member
Mine does the same thing ONLY with a heavy load in it.
oldnslo
Super Member
Not familiar with the control valve on the GC models but is there a chance their is some slight binding of linkage that is preventing the valve from centering completely? If like my Bota BX the valve is buried and difficult to access.
A couple of simple tests to try.
1) Using the loader lift the front of the tractor off the ground. Does the loader drift allowing the front of the tractor to drop?
If no I would look at the linkage connected to the directional valve to see if it binding slightly and preventing the spool from centering properly.
If yes, 2) Swap the hoses from lift/lower and curl/dump. Now raise the loader using the curl function. Does the loader drift?
If no, this points towards a bad valve section or improper centering of the lift spool.
If yes I am stumped since leaking cylinder seals will NOT allow the cylinder to move without some external leakage path.
Roy
A couple of simple tests to try.
1) Using the loader lift the front of the tractor off the ground. Does the loader drift allowing the front of the tractor to drop?
If no I would look at the linkage connected to the directional valve to see if it binding slightly and preventing the spool from centering properly.
If yes, 2) Swap the hoses from lift/lower and curl/dump. Now raise the loader using the curl function. Does the loader drift?
If no, this points towards a bad valve section or improper centering of the lift spool.
If yes I am stumped since leaking cylinder seals will NOT allow the cylinder to move without some external leakage path.
Roy
cdaigle430
Veteran Member
Mine does the same with a load-I have to keep tapping the fel bucket to curl up when driving with the load for more than a couple minutes.
rjmack
Platinum Member
maybe the loader has been on and off quite a few times.
i have noticed that sometimes i end up with quite a bit of air in the loader lines... not sure what causes it, but it might be something to do with the position of the cylinders when it gets cut loose from the machine.
it does always seem to work itself out as i use it though.:thumbsup:
i have noticed that sometimes i end up with quite a bit of air in the loader lines... not sure what causes it, but it might be something to do with the position of the cylinders when it gets cut loose from the machine.
it does always seem to work itself out as i use it though.:thumbsup:
cdaigle430
Veteran Member
Let me know how it goes-my stealership says it was normal along with the hydraulic shudder I get when using the bh sometimes.
rjmack
Platinum Member
mine will shudder when i try to use too low rpm. backhoe seems to be different than the rest of the tractor hydraulics in that it needs high rpm to run smooth.
