Bucket Level Indicator

[spivey44]

My Kioti (and other makes I assume) has a rod on the right loader arm. When the bottom of the bucket is level to the ground the inner rod sits flush with the outer housing for rod. I have been told this is to advise you when the bucket is level.

Actually my rod was bent a long time ago and I removed the assembly.

Anyway, when I use my FEL for grading etc I can pretty much look at the bucket to see if its level. If not a quick adjustment and all is well.

I just dont understand the point of the level indicator. An analogy would be a thermometer outside the kitchen window: let me check it and see if I need a jacket? Why not just open the front door and you will know?

Why not just look at the bucket. it is right in front of you.

Honestly, I just understand how the indicator is used. What is the point?

I am serious about this. Someone explain how this makes tractor work easier.

 

[Guesseral]

The indicator rod is a convenience item plain and simple. I use mine all of the time, my loader bucket is I think 66" wide or so and I can't see the sides of it from the seat to be able to get the bucket flat on the ground The rod is not perfect though I have to do fine adjustments also, but it is a very good guideline or starting point. If you can get by without it that is great, but I wouldn't be without mine! Actually I bent mine all to heck the other day using the forks to haul large long logs for firewood, when I was done I went right to the garage and straightened it almost perfect I was really surprised, the funny thing is I think it is closed to straight now than it was go figure!

 

[Sysop]

I think they're kinda silly myself. I can see if the bucket is lined up level with the tractor fine on every FEL machine I've plopped my butt into the operator's station on by the way the FEL bucket lines up with the rest of the machine just fine (I've never been on one with a bucket so small I can't see it). What I would find to be more handy is a system that provides a visual indicator of true level.

 

[MHarryE]

My old L3710 didn't have one and my 2 newer tractors do. Find them very useful. If they were a nuisance I could always throw them away.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

I use mine a ton when plowing snow...it helps a lot in preventing scooping up stone from my driveway, and from peeling sod. I can see the top edge of my bucket from the op. Station, but it's much easier/more accurate with the leveler. That being said, there are still instances where it won't do any good, such as changes in ground level between the loader and tractor, so common sense is still needed. They're a handy tool IMO, and after having one, I wouldn't want to be without it ever again...that is unless they put a level button on them like a forklift has...that I would buy into...

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[pwright]

As someone new to front loader use I find it to be a great tool. I can barely see the bucket when it is down at ground level and the back of the bucket is curved making it hard to estimate when the bottom is level. I'm slowly but surely getting a better feel for it but the indicator is a big help while I am still learning.

 

[hawkeye08]

works great for me, easy to see leveler, not so easy to see if bucket is level without getting off and looking. It only takes being off a small amount to mess up a nice project when you are smoothing ground or just want to take off a small amount..without digging in.