Increase Kubota FEL tilt

[ptsg]

Mikester's solution is probably the best and the easiest to do.

If you really want to, you could also modify the loader. The way they mounted the curl cylinders, makes it actually easier to modify the position. It could probably help with other attachments as well but it's a bit more complex to do.

This is what I did on my homemade loader and it's used in most loaders. This linkage allows for more curl back and dump angles without compromising the force of the cylinders. To get this the way I wanted, I played with CAD programs a lot and made lots of changes till I was happy. This can also be done with a simple cardboard or MDF or something like that.

Playing with this linkage exactly right, you can retain the same cylinders without modifications.

Well, TBN is a bit messed up at the moment and it's hard to add pictures. Hopefully it works.

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Maybe make a Vee from male/female quick hitch plates at the right angle. Might even make it hinged. A rigid Vee would limit articulation in the opposite direction.

Or, make triangular extensions for your existing quick hitch mount to give you a second cylinder rod end position.

 

[wagne223]

Back the rear tires on a pile of dirt.

Not as fun as making modifications but it would allow you to make your adjustments without the crane.

 

[Viny]

Mikester's solution is probably the best and the easiest to do.

If you really want to, you could also modify the loader. The way they mounted the curl cylinders, makes it actually easier to modify the position. It could probably help with other attachments as well but it's a bit more complex to do.

This is what I did on my homemade loader and it's used in most loaders. This linkage allows for more curl back and dump angles without compromising the force of the cylinders. To get this the way I wanted, I played with CAD programs a lot and made lots of changes till I was happy. This can also be done with a simple cardboard or MDF or something like that.

Playing with this linkage exactly right, you can retain the same cylinders without modifications.

Well, TBN is a bit messed up at the moment and it's hard to add pictures. Hopefully it works.

Originally, I was thinking in this direction, the addition of the scissors would probably do the trick. I was wondering how hard it might be to get the measurements right. That's why I like the idea of the middle adapter. However, if this could be done, it would be done and work for all implements. This'll take some more stewing. I'm glad I wasn't ready to fire up the welder this afternoon...LOL.

 

[Viny]

Back the rear tires on a pile of dirt.

Not as fun as making modifications but it would allow you to make your adjustments without the crane.

I actually did attempt to do it this way. I backed up onto the levee of my pond and the angle was quite severe. I still couldn't get the thing close enough to horizontal to remove the bind.

 

[davedj1]

Sure. The implement you see in the picture is a Trailblazer TB-1 mower. Here's a link: TB-ONE Cutter

This mower can cut in many different positions. To change the configuration, you need to roll your dump forward until the mower is hanging straight down to take any binding off the unit so it will swing easily. There are videos on the site linked above that show the reconfiguration. Anyway, since my FEL won't dump to horizontal, I can't take the bind out, so I have to use a gantry crane to lift the unit to put it in different configs. This does take some effort and time. I'm trying to eliminate this.

Does this make sense?

Hmmm, I know I live a sheltered life but I have never seen that before. I get it now.

 

[Leejohn]

Check and see how much room is between the cyls. and the boom when the cyls are all the way in. If you have some room just drop the top pin holes down. BUT make sure the cyls. don't hit the boom, if they do you well bend the rod.

 

[BrokenTrack]

You can稚 do that. Twice the range is half the force.

Of course you can. It is not a telescoping cylinder, the cylinder is pushing a gear that meshes with the rack. As the wheel is pushed forward and turns, the rack gets sent forward. Between the length of the hydraulic cylinder AND the length of the rack, you get twice the distance traveled, at the same force.

It is mechanical over hydraulic...

 

[Viny]

Of course you can. It is not a telescoping cylinder, the cylinder is pushing a gear that meshes with the rack. As the wheel is pushed forward and turns, the rack gets sent forward. Between the length of the hydraulic cylinder AND the length of the rack, you get twice the distance traveled, at the same force.

It is mechanical over hydraulic...

I couldn't really picture this in my mind the first time you suggested it. Is there an example you could refer to to illustrate this idea? Perhaps a Youtube video or pictures of something similar? Thanks in advance!

 

[Gordon Gould]

Could you hang a counter weight on the mower while you change the config. Make the counter weight so that the mower hangs at what ever angle works. Just an off the wall idea :confused3:

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