How to Use a Compact Tractor Front Loader: Tips and Demonstration

How to use a compact tractor front loader. Kubota L3901 L2501 Tractor. E101

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[Buck-yf]

This is a very clear and well stated explanation of many loader functions. Exactly what I need as a beginner with a newly purchased expensive machine. Thank You!!! For the time and effort applied to this production.

[stevestock]

Really enjoyed your dialog, you speak using good common sense.

[AdamNeoDot]

The number one thing in front end loader safety (or - tractor safety in general) - keep the load as close to the ground as possible at all times and use counterweight! It should be in the first sentence of the film directed to new tractor users or new loader users. It is much more critical information than what does the joystick position do (you can try and see it in a matter of seconds, while "try and error" in safety can kill you in seconds, if you're unlucky).

[BelloBudo]

Many thanks for the tips. I'm just about to take delivery of a Kubota with a front end loader & bucket, and while I have some experience with tractor & slasher, this is my first time with a front end loader. I have a friend with one & he's helping me feel comfortable with it, which is great. 
Also the dealer himself is all set to put me through the hoops, so to speak. As he knows that one of my greatest concerns is damaging the tractor & loader. So I appreciate your words of advice as I make my way though. this aspect of tractor work that is new to me. Cheers mate.

[popsdsr]

Enjoyed your video. I've made over 300 vids and you did a good job.
Thanks

[bikesbullets]

LOVE this video! Excellent period of instruction. Thank you!

[TF]

I like the loader control lever better on the fender.
It should be right next to you in a comfortable position.
That way I don't have to keep reaching forward for it.
The angle of that loader control lever is really bad!
It should be sticking straight up, not sticking straight back toward you.
That makes it harder to control.
That's probably even more difficult than the twin lever controls on some tractors. The big Cat loaders and old Massey Fergusons used twin levers which were a real pain. It made me feel like I was running a case backhoe with piano keys. Lots of people hated those.

[олегхоменко]

Hello, useful explanations. Can you tell me what stroke of the hydraulic cylinder rod to turn the bucket or its technical characteristics. Thank you.

[TF]

Whenever I'm on a loader that has a heel on the bucket I use that for back dragging and that works really well with float, it works like a drag box/ grading box.
I use the heal of the bucket for spreading. It works better than a bucket with a rounded bottom.
I never back drag with the cutting edge of the bucket pointing downward. It does not smooth it out as well.
I ran all kinds of loaders for over 30 years.

[rd]

7:10 two words for you to think about Cat control vs John Deere control.

[harveyib]

Will picking up the front tires with loader while you have a brush hog on damage the brush hog connection components on the tractor?

[JanineMJoi]

ok, i'll go try again. I'm trying to move mud/grass and the pile is tipping over into my field

[TF]

I have never seen a Kubota with the mechanical parallel linkage on the loader. Are they not available at all on Kubota tractors?

If I was going to get a tractor that I was going to put forks on I would definitely do whatever it took to get the parallel linkage!
It's also a lot safer when the bucket goes up high that the material in the bucket doesn't fall off the back of the bucket and land on the tractor or you!

Some TLBs come with the parallel linkage if they are sold as material handlers.

A hi-lift telehandlers come with hydraulic parallel linkage because of the forks. I think that all tractors that come with a loader should have parallel linkage.

There used to be a aftermarket company that sold loader attachments for mini tractors that have parallel linkage, either hydraulic or mechanical.

[struckus]

they put the loader handle on the fender so you can get into the seat from that side..

[brucewaram]

Could not watch, ROPS removed ? that is the #1 safety rule out the window in opening scene.

[markbruzek]

Hooks should be installed near the point of bucket attachment, 2 hooks. Those locations you use are the weakest and most likely to cause a bend of the bucket.

[jonesy]

why does no one put blades on their loaders, sure makes them work better loading or digging

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