Case 380CK Loader Hydraulics

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The loader and the three point system are run from two different sources. The three point on a 380 runs on the transmission oil system while the loader gets its pressure from the pump at the tractors front of the tractor. If your hydraulic oil is good and the filter is not plugged, I would have someone check the hydraulic pressure on the pump. You might also want to check the seals, etc. in the cylinders. Bill


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In general, I'm fairly new to tractors - and I'm even newer to this Case 380CK Loader/Landscaper, so any feedback at all would be appreciated...

Since I picked this tractor up, for the loader to function at all (even with just an empty bucket), it needs to be running at about 1000+ RPM. To lift the front end of the tractor, or handle a bucket with some dirt in it with any sort of reasonable speed, 1800+ RPM. Even at full RPM, it seems weak, although it has done everything I've asked it to so far.

I haven't notice any leaks, etc.

It doesn't seem like this would be normal. Any advice that you can give me on troubleshooting, would be appreciated. Could this be anything other than a pump?

Thanks