Recent content by ade678

Thanks for the feedback! The Virnig V30-SRV-CT line is deliberately "light weight" (The "CT" stands for "compact tractor"): the 60" is approx. 250 lbs, the 72" is approx. 280 lbs, so not much difference. My guess Does this change affect your opinions? I'm leaning ever so slightly toward the...

Hi All, Is anyone here using a rock bucket attachment with their L01 series? I'm considering picking up a Virnig V30-SRV-CT Skeleton Bucket for my L3901, and can't decide whether to go with 60" or 72". I live on 24 steep acres in central PA. About half the time I expect to use the bucket...

Again, this is a really good point. Any idea why the dealer would want to test performance using a flow meter?

This is really good point. My very limited understanding of a hydrostatic transmission is that it a positive displacement pump that is indeed connected to the implements in some form of open loop. Any sense of what a flow meter would test for?

Any other implements attached?

Thought of that. Unfortunately BH77s are rare in these days of supply chain issues. They do have a B26 on the lot for rent; I wonder if we could try running it off the the same lines.

One other item: The first time the dealership examined the BH77 unit, they found a small bit of plastic in the hydraulic line (or perhaps relief valve?). Their guess is that it was a small bit of excess seal from factory production, and not too unusual. Still, I can't help but think...

Thanks for taking time to reply. I expect that you're right that something's not configured correctly. The dealership has been as accommodating and helpful as possible -- they've lent me a skidsteer and mini ex to use while they troubleshoot the issue -- so I wonder what they could be missing!

Thanks for the advice! Are you referring to the warning to keep the hydraulic control lever in the lowest position? I'm pretty sure that's where it been the entire time, but I'll check again. Any other items you suggest I check? Something else downstream of the BH valve? In any case, the fact...

Hi All, I recently purchased a brand new 3901 tractor with several hydraulic attachments — including a BH77 — and quickly noticed that the backhoe seemed sluggish and underpowered. The most obvious problem is that it won’t smoothly perform dual functions. For example, if I try to raise the...

Hi All, I'm trying to decide between the LX2610/ 3310 and L2501/3901 (as well as next year's 3902), and am having trouble deciding which model's split brakes layout is more sensible or practical. I've read several posts on this forum about the utility of split brakes, and I have found them to...