seems like we have some 3ph implements that are a little on the heavy side for our tractor (NH/Ford 5610)... hydraulics seem to be be straining and drop pretty quick (within minutes with tractor running). my question is this - does moving the upright links to the other holes on the lower links help this? my thought was that moving to the hole closer to the hitch balls would help, but i didnt really notice any change. does seem to lift slower, which makes sense, and should mean less lift force needed. The upright arms also have a slot that i figure is to be used for something, but i havent used that either. anybody played around with this? i tried to search but didnt come up with anything
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JoshJ:
I do not think it is a 3PH position issue if the hydraulics strain and then fail with the tractor running. I would check your hydraulic levels first and change the filters if you have not already done so. You appear to have a leak. From your profile I get the impression that the listed attachments were part of the original 5610 tractor "package" so the tractor-attachment set up probably worked at some point. A picture would help. Jay
I do not think it is a 3PH position issue if the hydraulics strain and then fail with the tractor running. I would check your hydraulic levels first and change the filters if you have not already done so. You appear to have a leak. From your profile I get the impression that the listed attachments were part of the original 5610 tractor "package" so the tractor-attachment set up probably worked at some point. A picture would help. Jay
Different attachments need different things.
For example, a 3pt post hole digger wants a long stroke up and down. So, you move the lower arms to the holes closest to the tractor to get the longest stroke.
A rear mower you don't want to pick it up or drop it real far and it is heavy, so you move the attachment to the lower arms to the hole farthest from the tractor. That gives the best leverage for strength.
On my tractor, it makes a big difference. The fast dropping may be an indication that the hydraulic cylinder needs some attention. It may be leaking down allowing it to drop. New packing will fix that.
jb
For example, a 3pt post hole digger wants a long stroke up and down. So, you move the lower arms to the holes closest to the tractor to get the longest stroke.
A rear mower you don't want to pick it up or drop it real far and it is heavy, so you move the attachment to the lower arms to the hole farthest from the tractor. That gives the best leverage for strength.
On my tractor, it makes a big difference. The fast dropping may be an indication that the hydraulic cylinder needs some attention. It may be leaking down allowing it to drop. New packing will fix that.
jb
john_bud said:
Thats what I was thinking, just wanted to see if I was on the right track. I agree the system itself needs/will need attention... its old
Jay- sorry I should have been more specific. Its more gradual than sudden.
Fluids and filter should be ok, but it wont hurt to check.
