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[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.