I know that this is an old thread, but my 2 cents....
On the controls, it's easy on, easy off. Slow control movement is key, until you know the machine. Experience makes the operator match the machine. Usually, there is nothing wrong with the machine. The operator is the problem.
I've known operators that could tap you lightly on the shoulder with a large backhoe. BUT they had years' experience on the very same TLB.
Operate it, know it.
I'm always amazed how many folks complain that the loader stops too fast or jerks too much.
Some people with ZERO experience, jump on their new tractor and say it's jerking the machine when they use the loader or backhoe.
Rule # 1: Learn the machine. Slow movements on the controls. Start slow and learn how your control movement affects the implement. Loader, etc. Quality. This, usually, takes a long time. Unless you are a fast learner.
Rule # 2: This, is an orchestra. The bits and pieces of the "band" (you and the tractor) work together to form quick yet smooth fluid movements. It's like music when you see a skilled operator use a machine that he or she has operated for years. Usually, it's not the machine jerking. It's you. You and your new Kubota are to be One fluid machine. Quality. This comes after Rule #1. But you will know it. You and your Kubota will BE it.
Rule # 3: Nobody Cares. Take your tractor and get hours and days and years on it. ONLY try to impress yourself. In the meantime, everyone will be impressed with your skill. And YOU will get a lot of work done. Quality.
If you have the time and see a road crew working. Stop and watch the backhoe operator. He or she has probably done it for years. It's like a master at work.
Like music. Time in the saddle.
