FEL level indicator

[rScotty]

Thanks for the thread - a reminder that I need to reinstall my bent up rod that came with the tractor and which I did learn how to use before I bent it and took it off. There are those times when I am just guessing if it is level. . . and making mistakes. This gives me something to do with the tractor today. If I can find the rod.

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I took the rod and tube off the Kubota because it rattled too much for my ears back then, and for about 15 years now have been using those leveling pads that Kubota kindly welded to the top of the bucket. Just like the one Repete showed back in message #21. But mine has one on each side. At the time, I found them more useful than the rod & tube & a lot quieter.

But so many people like their rod and tube type indicators that maybe I've missed something. Since the rod and tube are still hanging in the barn, I might as well put it back on the loader and give it a second try - might learn something. Some hose ought to take care of the rattle.
rScotty

 

[skipmarcy]

The many, many times I've bent my rod/tube indicator I've just removed it from the loader, leave the rod inside the tube and lay it on my "anvil" of railroad rail and beat it straight with a hammer. Straightens it, takes kinks out and allows it to work like new until the next time ...

 

[ETpilot]

Another bucket level thread. It reminds me I have to fix my bucket level. Homemade but works good for me. Battery power with a light indicator. Works at any height. Can be set for an angle position. Just one setting, I haven’t tried multiple settings. A bit hard to do. Relatively out of the way. See pics, setting level, sensor right side back of bucket. Not a good picture. It has its plus and minus. But mainly is plus for me.

 

[jyoutz]

I've never understood the interest in bucket level indicators. I just look at the top of the bucket, which is parallel with the bottom and visible on either side of the tractor, and judge by that. Is the top not parallel to the bottom on some units?

On my tractor it’s difficult to see the top of the bucket when it’s lowered to the ground.