I just bought a Kioti DK45 with a self-levelling 1590 loader and Skid Steer coupler. This is my first tractor/loader so I am unfamiliar with what is normal. The previous owner added the coupler and welded an adapter plate directly to the back of the bucket. The bottom of the bucket curls back only to about 10 degrees above level, which seems too low for keeping a load in the bucket, but the total curl angle is 110* so when dumping the bucket bottom is 10* negative (past vertical). I am contemplating having the adapter cut off the bucket and re-welded at a higher angle, probably 30* to the ground at max. curl, meaning that the max. dump angle would be 10* positive. Given the restriction on the total angular movement, what would be the best compromise between dumping and curling back?
loader dump/curl angles
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leonz
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DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your machine was never designed to dig in hard materials only scoop loose materials.
When the bucket cylinder is retracted the rear plate weldment of the bucket is vertical.
If you raise the boom of the loader high enough it will spill over on you and that gets
both ugly and messy AND if you have a heavy enough material in the bucket it could
nosedive the tractor and loader.
Your machine was never designed to dig in hard materials only scoop loose materials.
When the bucket cylinder is retracted the rear plate weldment of the bucket is vertical.
If you raise the boom of the loader high enough it will spill over on you and that gets
both ugly and messy AND if you have a heavy enough material in the bucket it could
nosedive the tractor and loader.
Xfaxman
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That does not happen with a self-leveling loader like his.