Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
Adapting a hydraulic sickle bar mower to my loader
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Paul Allwood
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Kubota B7200HSTD, RC60-72H MMM, homemade FEL
I could use that!. Might want to consider making the mounting tube telescoping so you can move it out and in a few feet.
Dan
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
The ability to adjust it in or out a little was always the plan. It is pretty heavy and I don't want a bunch of excess hose so I don't think I will need to move it much.
I have changed my mount idea. I have a blank plate I made into light duty pallet forks I seldom use so I now plan to clamp the 2 inch tube directly to that. I hope it has enough hose on it to not have to add any.
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
It's getting closer. Hoses aren't long enough so I will have to have some extension hoses made. The motor connections are oddball so I'm stuck with that. I had the ends cut off and JIC ends put on at the tractor end.
What is the make/model of that cutter? I've been looking for something that my LX can run. But is more durable than the Samurai one that is on the cutthat.com site
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
It's a MIVA. I don't know how durable it will be or even if it's going to work yet. There is one video on the tube showing one that broke and a couple of repairs it's owner has done.
I am going to look closer at my mount before getting extension hoses made although hoses would be the simple solution. If I made the mount a couple inches higher I could probably move it closer to the tractor although I don't know if I want to do that either. Where I have it in that last photo if I lay it down flat it comes within a couple inches of hitting the plate.
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
I decided to leave the mount as is and extend the hoses. The hoses are unique and can't be bought off the shelf but I have a Carquest in the next county that can make anything I want pretty much.
It works!
I did consider the weight hanging off one side. I weighed it and it only weighs 132 lbs even with the fabricated mount. What I forgot to consider is I run my tire pressures low for comfort and I didn't increase the pressure for this. The RF bead came off the rim when I tried to turn left away from the work. I had to put jack stands under the loader to lift it and pump the tire back up but the bead reseated easy.
I'm not going to try it again until I add a counter weight to the other side of the loader. Even at 132 lbs I am concerned about the uneven weight on the loader and tires.
It works!
I did consider the weight hanging off one side. I weighed it and it only weighs 132 lbs even with the fabricated mount. What I forgot to consider is I run my tire pressures low for comfort and I didn't increase the pressure for this. The RF bead came off the rim when I tried to turn left away from the work. I had to put jack stands under the loader to lift it and pump the tire back up but the bead reseated easy.
I'm not going to try it again until I add a counter weight to the other side of the loader. Even at 132 lbs I am concerned about the uneven weight on the loader and tires.
barts
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4wd B5100 w/ FEL, box blade, JD110 TLB, WC68 chipper, log arch, brush mower.
I've looked at the Samurai; it would work well w/ our little Kubota. https://agrishieldllc.com/product/hydraulic-sickle-bar-cutter/ would be better suited to our JD 100TLB.
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
I think a counter weight is an outstanding idea.
A 130 pounds, that far out, will certainly add a significant amount of torque to those forks.
A 130 pounds, that far out, will certainly add a significant amount of torque to those forks.
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.
I just looked up the specs on these 23x8.50-12 tires. They are rated for 1230 lbs @ 34psi.I think a counter weight is an outstanding idea.
A 130 pounds, that far out, will certainly add a significant amount of torque to those forks.
I have some 4 to 1 frames for measuring corner weights so I think I will go all the way and try to balance the front end on it. I don't want something hanging that far off both sides and I have a couple of 100 lb suitcase weights so I think I will make a bracket to hang those on the left side of the loader and see how close it comes. I can probably make that adjustable so they slide in or out as needed.
Edit: With just the forks on the left side it is 84lb heavier at the right tire. I might get by with just one 100lb suitcase weight.
Thankfully this LA535 loader has the through frame torque tube design so hopefully it will hold up.
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When you weighed the sickle bar at 132#, isn't that sticking out there 3' or more? That is like putting a cheater bar o your lug wrench. multiply the weight by the length equals the weight out there! Be careful to not twist your loader frame.
Old Machinist
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Kubota LX3310 cab, JD 4310, NH 575E cab backhoe, JD F725, Swisher 60", etc.