welding on the tractor

[weeder]

Hello, I need to weld some hooks on my bucket on my 1705, do I need to unhook the battery before welding?

 

[the old grind]

I would at both ends to be sure. (Don't ask me how I've been reminded of that.)

 

[Dmacleo]

for sure cannot hurt, good time to service terminals\posts also.

 

[weeder]

OK I thought I should but just wanted to make sure Thks

 

[etpm]

Also place the ground clamp as close as possible to the weld and make darn sure the welding current cannot go through any bearings. I probably didn't need to say so but folks do sometimes make the mistake of having welding current passing through stuff that rotates.
Eric

 

[Dmacleo]

Also place the ground clamp as close as possible to the weld and make darn sure the welding current cannot go through any bearings. I probably didn't need to say so but folks do sometimes make the mistake of having welding current passing through stuff that rotates.
Eric

GC1705 uses DL100 FEL which is just a greaseable pin. pretty much built in slop

 

[duffer]

Not familiar with your model, but it might be easier to disconnect the bucket instead of disconnecting the battery. Getting to mine is a PITA.

 

[weeder]

I don't have quick release on my bucket so I will have to do it the other way.

 

[lilranch2001]

I am so glad I went with the Bobtach quick release system, I’m not even sure if Bobcat offered permanent attachment in 2009.

 

[Dmacleo]

I don't have quick release on my bucket so I will have to do it the other way.

it takes 5 minutes to fully remove a DL100 FEL (Front End Loader) from GC series tractor. I often do it multiple times a week.