Anyone try these (BX tractor upgrade)?

[DustyRusty]

Post in the wrong thread in the wrong forum. Sorry about that.

 

[DustyRusty]

Has anyone on the forums tried these cylinders?

 

[hagrid]

Is anyone popping fraesh popcorn? Mine is stale.

 

[RCW]

Has anyone on the forums tried these cylinders?

Don't recall this thread from last year, but the topic has come up a lot of times.

It's not just the BX loaders. If I recall correctly, even the larger loaders up to the M series may have the same issue.

Dan's LA525 on an L3901 is configured the same way.

I don't think heavier-duty cylinders will change much due to the configuration of the hydraulic circuit, as Dan mentioned last year.

I've moved probably 300 tons of stone with my BX loader without issue.

That said, there's a spot in that lower-right joystick position that the tractor doesn't like. After a little practice, I learned to work around it.

If I had a load of stone dumped tomorrow, it would likely take me a couple buckets to re-learn how to grab a bucket full, and from there-on out all would be smooth.

 

[RCW]

Is anyone popping fraesh popcorn? Mine is stale.

I’m getting prepared. I hope it’s enough….

 

[TheOldHokie]

I’m getting prepared. I hope it’s enough….

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You definitly need more butter..

Dan
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[TheOldHokie]

Don't recall this thread from last year, but the topic has come up a lot of times.

It's not just the BX loaders. If I recall correctly, even the larger loaders up to the M series may have the same issue.

Dan's LA525 on an L3901 is configured the same way.

I don't think heavier-duty cylinders will change much due to the configuration of the hydraulic circuit, as Dan mentioned last year.

I've moved probably 300 tons of stone with my BX loader without issue.

That said, there's a spot in that lower-right joystick position that the tractor doesn't like. After a little practice, I learned to work around it.

If I had a load of stone dumped tomorrow, it would likely take me a couple buckets to re-learn how to grab a bucket full, and from there-on out all would be smooth.

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The reason it does not like that spot is the lift cylinders and bucket cylinders are connected in series which makes the curl and lift loads additive. The lift cylinders are also powering the curl cylinders and the combined forces can readily exceed the capacity of the lift cylinders. When that happens everything stalls.

Dan

 

[DustyRusty]

I am going to give them a try. If they do what the seller claims I will be happy. If nothing else it will make loading the leaves into the dump truck a lot easier in the fall.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I am going to give them a try. If they do what the seller claims I will be happy. If nothing else it will make loading the leaves into the dump truck a lot easier in the fall.

I dont think there is any doubt they do what the seller claims. The issue in the older discussion was could you accomplish the same thing for half the price. I still say yes.

Dan

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

You all must have bigger n&@$$ than me I don't like having my bucket up as high as it goes, and certainly wouldn't want it to go higher.

Also if you do, be very mindful that something that high up coming off the back of the bucket will really hurt when it clocks you on the head!

 

[DustyRusty]

I never use the bucket to its fullest height, however, when cleaning up leaves it has always been a problem where to dump them. I doubt that a bucket full of leaves is going to cause me any problem as I dump them into the dump truck to take them away. I have a weight box in the back with over 600 pounds of counterweight for stability and loaded tires. Should I feel the slightest issue I will abandon the leave loading and removal.
Once I get them installed I will do a full evaluation of them and I am always cautious of my safety. I didn't get this old by being stupid!