Fel rpm

[RosseauK]

Hey guys I've been digging gravel in my pit and was wondering what rpm is the best to run at. I did have the throttle low as I could go but stall occasionally when I get a big scoop. So I tried upping it to around 1600 it's a little jerky when releasing the clutch just wanted to see what others do.

 

[MotorSeven]

Anytime I am doing heavy FEL work I run it at 23-2400 rpm.....HST's like RPM's, and I am guessing you should be up around 2000 with gear.

 

[seacap04]

I have HST. I run it 1800 to 2000. Really heavy 2200

 

[DK35vince]

It sounds like you have the shuttle shift.
Use the foot throttle and you can very the RPM's up and down whenever you need to.
I never use the hand throttle for loader work.
Using the foot throttle will give you better control and save a whole lot of unnesasary wear and tear on the clutch and drivetrain.

 

[Jesse masterson]

I never knew of anybody that used constant throttle over accelerator for FEL work. Don't really understand why?

 

[seacap04]

With HST you only have a hand throttle, plus you are using your right foot for forward and reverse.

 

[DK35vince]

With HST you only have a hand throttle, plus you are using your right foot for forward and reverse.

True.
But the original poster mentioned releasing the clutch, so I have to asume he has a manual transmision.
Using the foot throttle vs the hand throttle for loader work with a manual transmision is a whole lot easier on the operator and on the machine.

 

[RosseauK]

Lol I do use my foot. However when in my pit I push the clutch in and lift up the bank. So I just have it set to around 1500 so when I let off the gas and push in the clutch it doesn't stall out the machine

 

[DK35vince]

Lol I do use my foot. However when in my pit I push the clutch in and lift up the bank. So I just have it set to around 1500 so when I let off the gas and push in the clutch it doesn't stall out the machine

I'm not sure I get it.
I've moved many hundreds of tons with my loader and never had that problem and my hand throttle is set at idle
What gear are you using to get a bucket full?

 

[Jesse masterson]

When I dig I usualy have it in midrange 2 or 3 using accelerator with no problems I set my hand throttle at lowest setting and have no problems maybe you should change your approach?thats with a dk 45 though it maybe different with a smaller tractor when digging up the bank don't push in on the clutch allow engine to aid in filling bucket while raising bucket.works for me.

 

[RosseauK]

Problem is it's not loose. It's hard packed gravel. I usually have to stop put it in neutral and scratch at the wall with my tooth bar to loosen it. I then can easily dig it out. The tractor just does not have the sheer size and power to go up the bank

 

[RosseauK]

I usually use low range and 4th gear

 

[Jesse masterson]

I see, every tractor is different, can't give you any advice then, that would help that is. Lol

 

[seacap04]

As Jesse stated every tractor make, model and year is different. The dirt we dig is different. I run my DK45SE HST completely different than my 25hp Satoh gear tractor. Mostly it is weight and hp, but HST is a different animal. I sort of wish my DK had a foot throttle for a little extra hp when I need it, but I would have to have a third foot. With HST I sort of learned how to use both hands and feet independently.

 

[Gittyup]

Pull the pile down to create a bigger loose pile. Then drive into and scoop up.

I leave my throttle set to about 2000, and use low range 1. Once I have a bucket full, before backing up, I switch to high range 1 for transport. Works for me, but I only have two ranges. In this case I use the range control sortof as a shifter. You do have to be completely stopped however. I prefer the low 1 range to reduce wear and tear on clutch while having plenty of digging power.

 

[davel8257]

I recently had 10 ton of crushed stone delivered and dumped. I was always trying to find a good gear to push into the pile (2 or 3 Low range) and then transport (4L or 1H). It would be nice if 4L would provide a little more speed -- then low range would be perfect. Maybe just flip between 3rd and 4rth gear.