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[1930]

I know theres more to moving material around with a FEL or a backhoe than just filling the buckets with as much material as possible, there is a right and wrong way, wrong way strains/breaks the machine.

I wouldnt know the difference between right or wrong and Id rather start out with my tractor taking care of it.

Can anyone here suggest some you tube videos where the operators surely know what they are doing and give good instruction on proper filling of the buckets.

Im looking to learn backhoe and FEL. Thanks

 

[jbrumberg]

Start with the basics. A good rule of thumb is to keep all weight/center of gravity as low as possible, stay "level" as much as possible to to plane of the ground surface and move slow. It does not take much to roll a tractor:
Tractor Stability and Instability

 

[1930]

Ive read this and will do so.

Operators manual talks about a float position for the FEL, trying to understand how to engage and use that on my L5201 Kubota.

Pictures arent clear in the manual

 

[TheMadOne]

If you push all the way forward on the loader stick it will go into float. There's a detent there so you won't have to constantly push forward or anything.

Float is somewhat handy for light backdragging, never really had much other use for it.

Float removes the hydraulic downpressure from the FEL, so just the weight of the FEL is pushing against the ground.

Check out "Tractor Time With Tim". He chronicles basically his entire journey from novice to paid landscaper. There's a huge amount of videos, so I'll leave you to sort through them yourself.

 

[/pine]

The OP exposes a perfect opportunity for manufacturers to develop and set up dealers with virtual reality systems and programs...Get virtual hands on experience operating any machine they sell...

There would probably be lines out the door...!

 

[MMfrompa]

I know theres more to moving material around with a FEL or a backhoe than just filling the buckets with as much material as possible, there is a right and wrong way, wrong way strains/breaks the machine.

I wouldnt know the difference between right or wrong and Id rather start out with my tractor taking care of it.

Can anyone here suggest some you tube videos where the operators surely know what they are doing and give good instruction on proper filling of the buckets.

Im looking to learn backhoe and FEL. Thanks

Here is one of my videos that I think should be exactly what you are asking.

 

[1930]

Here is one of my videos that I think should be exactly what you are asking.

So that is you? Is that what you mean?

Thanks for the link, I will check it out now.

How about one for a backhoe?

I have seen a couple of these videos with this guy and they are good.

 

[MMfrompa]

So that is you? Is that what you mean?

Thanks for the link, I will check it out now.

How about one for a backhoe?

I have seen a couple of these videos with this guy and they are good.

Yes it's me

 

[1930]

Yes it's me

Not sure why you do it but its so nice that you take the time to do it, its none of my business why you take the time.

I really do appreciate the videos

 

[mcfarmall]

Go to youtube and search for videos by "Handful of tranquility." These are the "how not to do it" videos that you should watch.

 

[3Lfarms]

Go to youtube and search for videos by "Handful of tranquility." These are the "how not to do it" videos that you should watch.

Yikes! That tractor is going to be destroyed in less than three years.

 

[1930]

Go to youtube and search for videos by "Handful of tranquility." These are the "how not to do it" videos that you should watch.

Heck, even I'm not this dumb Doing rough work with Kubota B2650 - YouTube

 

[WranglerX]

For doing any FEL work definitely rear ballast, if tractor has only rear brakes and you have heavy load in FEL and rear of tractor is light, YOU WILL PROBABLY NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES......

Bucket level indicator is a really helpful and use full tool that can be made for almost nothing....

I have small tractor (SCUT) and a 500-600lb. ballast on rear makes all the difference in world....

For Youtube video, anything from "Tractor Mike" seems pretty informative as well...

Now I'm off to spend hours following "Outdoors With The Morgans" on Youtube...


Dale

 

[WranglerX]

Heck, even I'm not this dumb Doing rough work with Kubota B2650 - YouTube

Only had to watch first minute or so to know owner is clueless on how to use tractor.....

Dale

 

[mcfarmall]

Only had to watch first minute or so to know owner is clueless on how to use tractor.....

Dale

You need to experience the one where he's refilling propane bottles in his kitchen. Then he decides that's too dangerous so he moves the process into the garage!

 

[DMW]

Videos? Nothing about tractors, but a lot about everything used to work on them. Unfiltered, but entertaining, can't watch with kids.

AvE
- YouTube

 

[Tractor Time with Tim]

If you push all the way forward on the loader stick it will go into float. There's a detent there so you won't have to constantly push forward or anything.

Float is somewhat handy for light backdragging, never really had much other use for it.

Float removes the hydraulic downpressure from the FEL, so just the weight of the FEL is pushing against the ground.

Check out "Tractor Time With Tim". He chronicles basically his entire journey from novice to paid landscaper. There's a huge amount of videos, so I'll leave you to sort through them yourself.

Thanks for the shout-out.

We have several videos discussing the float option.

Tim

 

[Diggin It]

I know theres more to moving material around with a FEL or a backhoe than just filling the buckets with as much material as possible, there is a right and wrong way, wrong way strains/breaks the machine.

I wouldnt know the difference between right or wrong ...

Not really. I ain't never sat on no tractor a'fore, let alone one with any kind of digger. I din't need no vee-de-ohhhh to figure things out. I learn by doing, not watching others try to be TV stars. Yeah, I have a whole lot more to learn, but I have to do it in the seat, pushing levers, watching things move and see how they react.

 

[TheMadOne]

Thanks for the shout-out.

We have several videos discussing the float option.

Tim

No problem. My uses for a tractor are quite a bit different than your usual fare, but I still learn things and find you entertaining.

 

[Tractor Time with Tim]

No problem. My uses for a tractor are quite a bit different than your usual fare, but I still learn things and find you entertaining.

Thanks!

Our intent is to be entertaining. To show that we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously.
Life is too short to be so serious all the time.

Tim