It’s here!

ptsg · Aug 8, 2023

Torvy said:
Well said. I think the only drawback is that with emissions, running at lower RPM just leads to more frequent regen.

As long as the engine has a decent load on it to keep the exhaust temps high, it shouldn't be an issue.

The reason for the high RPM requirement for the DPF is usually because the owners just can't put enough load on the engine to increase those exhaust temps.

CloverKnollFarms · Aug 8, 2023

I ran it at about 2000rpm. I'm not thinking I'll see a regen this year. At 85F and running a tiller, I think the DPF was plenty hot.

2manyrocks · Aug 8, 2023

Although I don't have any DPF system, the guy who delivered my L2501HST told me to keep the RPM up because the hydrostat pump requires higher RPMs.

Between the HST transmissions and the DPF systems, I suspect operating at higher RPMs is now becoming a norm.

I've always idled my engine before shutdown for at least 30 seconds or longer after running it hard. Is that now a bad idea?

LouNY · Aug 8, 2023

2manyrocks said:
Although I don't have any DPF system, the guy who delivered my L2501HST told me to keep the RPM up because the hydrostat pump requires higher RPMs.

Between the HST transmissions and the DPF systems, I suspect operating at higher RPMs is now becoming a norm.

I've always idled my engine before shutdown for at least 30 seconds or longer after running it hard. Is that now a bad idea?

Nope still a good idea.
While the hydro's do like rpm they don't need wide open rpm unless the other parts of the job do.

tacticalturnip · Oct 2, 2023

I'm bumping your thread to let you know I finally got restrictors for my top link. I'm sure I'll get them installed before next winter.

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 2, 2023

tacticalturnip said:
I'm bumping your thread to let you know I finally got restrictors for my top link. I'm sure I'll get them installed before next winter.

They are like magic.

TractorTYMe · Oct 6, 2023

I need restrictors for my snowblower chute controls, where is a good place to find them?

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 6, 2023

TractorTYMe said:
I need restrictors for my snowblower chute controls, where is a good place to find them?

Hmm, I think I posted a link in this thread as to where I bought mine, but they were imported from Europe as my top link is from Italy and metric. There have to be a number of purveyors or flow limiters in the US... in fact I searched many of them, but they didnt carry BSP thread

TractorTYMe · Oct 6, 2023

I need 1/2 restrictors for my snowblower in NPT thread, maybe McMaster-Carr?

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 6, 2023

TractorTYMe said:
I need 1/2 restrictors for my snowblower in NPT thread, maybe McMaster-Carr?

Maybe, I see a number of them on Amazon, some are adjustable

ptsg · Oct 6, 2023

Surplus Center has the adjustable ones.

tacticalturnip · Oct 6, 2023

TractorTYMe said:
I need restrictors for my snowblower chute controls, where is a good place to find them?

I found them at Tractor Supply Company while looking for a new male fitting- I broke one on the top link.

raceguy18840 · Oct 6, 2023

Very nice!

Slowpoke Slim · Oct 8, 2023

TractorTYMe said:
I need restrictors for my snowblower chute controls, where is a good place to find them?

Bolt on Hooks has them. I just ordered 4 yesterday.

Hydraulic Parts - BoltOnHooks LLC

Price was great, and they shipped same day (Saturday).

steve tym · Oct 8, 2023

I'll be damned, I didn't know you could buy them, I've been making my own.

Torvy · Oct 8, 2023

steve tym said:
I'll be damned, I didn't know you could buy them, I've been making my own.

Maybe you should be selling them!

CloverKnollFarms · Nov 14, 2023

Got the urge to check the front axle fluid tonight… nothin on the dipstick.

It says to measure without the cap screwed in.

Added almost a quart of 80w90 to get it in the range. Added a total of 1.5qt to get it near the top. I have 15 hours on the unit. Never really used 4wd. Total capacity is about 2 gallons. I’m sure it’s fine, but it appears to have been missed on pre delivery.

jyoutz · Nov 15, 2023

CloverKnollFarms said:
Got the urge to check the front axle fluid tonight… nothin on the dipstick.

It says to measure without the cap screwed in.

Added almost a quart of 80w90 to get it in the range. Added a total of 1.5qt to get it near the top. I have 15 hours on the unit. Never really used 4wd. Total capacity is about 2 gallons. I’m sure it’s fine, but it appears to have been missed on pre delivery.

That seems to be a common complaint with all tractor colors.

2manyrocks · Nov 15, 2023

It isn't confidence inspiring when the dealer delivers a tractor with low fluid levels. I checked my L2501 on delivery, and it arrived with low fluid levels in the front axle and the transmission.

CloverKnollFarms · Nov 15, 2023

I think I know why. I takes a lot of time for the level to correct after filling. It can take some driving to get the oil worked into all the crevices in the gears. I had to fill, wait a few mins, fill, wait a few mins… so I can see them having it topped off, only for it to need correcting after a few hours of use. Maybe this is why it’s so common