Tweaked FEL Output
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Mrwurm
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MikeBurr, my TC30 has the control valve in a different location than yours. I would bet it does not use the same valve either. For mine, I removed the control cover and found a jam nut and a small set screw that I turned with an allen wrench. I loosened the nut and turned the screw further in.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I think it would be reasonable for you to be able to lift your rear tires off the ground with just the fluid and no other weight on the back. I also think it would be reasonable to be able to lift the font of the tractor off the ground by using the boom cylinders (not having to use the bucket curl cylinders). )</font>
Why? I can only lift my front end by curling the bucket, but that lifts the front wheels off the ground by more than a foot. I not sure how to do it with just the arms, since my hydraulic cylinders have reached the end of their travel when the arms get to the ground. I also want my loaded rear tires firmly planted on the ground. So, why would I want a loader that can toss my tractor around with ease? I think I would only get into trouble.
Why? I can only lift my front end by curling the bucket, but that lifts the front wheels off the ground by more than a foot. I not sure how to do it with just the arms, since my hydraulic cylinders have reached the end of their travel when the arms get to the ground. I also want my loaded rear tires firmly planted on the ground. So, why would I want a loader that can toss my tractor around with ease? I think I would only get into trouble.
thcri
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Could you post a picture of the screw for us other guys that have the 7308?? I am not sure I want to do it on my TC29D? I can lift my wheels up with not much trouble on mine. If not I put it in gear and move forward some as I push th loader control. Works everytime.
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icat
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( What "bigger loader" do you have and on what tractor?)</font>
Just purchased the Kubota L3130 HST last Saturday and decided to go with the L723 loader. Delivery is in 10 days since they didn't have the bigger loader in stock. They did have the smaller LA513 loader, but I felt I might need the larger FEL down the road. From the replys in this post it looks like I was right! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Just purchased the Kubota L3130 HST last Saturday and decided to go with the L723 loader. Delivery is in 10 days since they didn't have the bigger loader in stock. They did have the smaller LA513 loader, but I felt I might need the larger FEL down the road. From the replys in this post it looks like I was right! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Keith, if I used my loader primarily for tasks that pushed it to the edge of it's capacity I would opt for a larger tractor and stronger loader. The reason that I wanted a little more power out of mine is that I have plans of installing some trees this year. The trees come 'ball'd and wrapped' from the nursery. I am told that they weigh 1,000lbs plus or minus due to natural variation. Once I move and plant these two or three trees I will probably never need the extra capacity again. In contrast, if I was running a tree farm and doing this all the time, I would trade up to a bigger machine.
My point is this, we should all be using our machines well within their designed limits. But, it's good to know I now have a little extra if needed /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
My point is this, we should all be using our machines well within their designed limits. But, it's good to know I now have a little extra if needed /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
kensfarm
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Does anyone know where to find the lift capacities for NH FEL's arms (at bucket pivot are published). The reason I'm asking.. the only task my FEL won't do is unload a 1 ton pallet of wood pellots off a flat bed.. the one time I tried.. I ended up having to pick up everything off the ground. On the other hand.. tried helping the septic tank guy.. get the concrete door unstuck.. the door didn't budge.. but the entire concrete platform w/ the first row of blocks attached pulled up.. I still have to fix that.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I ended up having to pick up everything off the ground....but the entire concrete platform w/ the first row of blocks attached pulled up )</font>
This has nothing to do with the post, but when I read folks confessing like this, it makes some of the things I do seem less embarassing /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
GregM
This has nothing to do with the post, but when I read folks confessing like this, it makes some of the things I do seem less embarassing /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
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kensfarm
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I try my best to laugh at my mistakes.. I was just trying to give a example.. for one job.. not enough.. for the other.. more than I wanted. The question behind my blunder.. the bucket pivot specks are in 1700-2000lb range.. what are the loader arm lifting specs. Yes.. I now have full access to my septic tank.. it was blocked and backing up into the basement.. the septic guy was just breaking off pieces w/ his pry bar.. I had to get it open.
jwhite
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I adjusted my 7308 on a TC33D last night using the method first posted here. It took a little less than a half a turn inward to be able to lift the front without using the curl. Your tractor may vary.
I took a couple pictures while do it. Took about 5 minutes total.
Wrench is 1/2". Allen is just one that fit on one of those multi-size folding sets. When I loosened the jam nut the black seal paint came off, showing it had never been adjusted either.
Jay
Jay
I took a couple pictures while do it. Took about 5 minutes total.
Wrench is 1/2". Allen is just one that fit on one of those multi-size folding sets. When I loosened the jam nut the black seal paint came off, showing it had never been adjusted either.
Jay
Jay
