Front-End Loader John Deere 305 Loader

[sinbad]

Hello from Sinbad,
I've got a new JD 3065 fitted with the 305 loader on a permanent basis.
The problem is the "Droop"
The bucket drops at a measured 5.5mm per minute...anyone got a fix suggestion please (excluding Viagra of course !)

 

[kennyd]

One or both cylinders probably need rebuilding, its best to do them in pairs anyway.

 

[nikdfish]

The 305 can have up to 14.75 inches of bucket droop per hour without being out of spec. That is on the order of 6 mm per minute. Also true of the 300 loader in some configurations.

Nick

 

[nikdfish]

The 305 can have up to 14.75 inches of bucket droop per hour without being out of spec. That is on the order of 6 mm per minute. Also true of the 300 loader in some configurations.

Check the chart attachment in this thread
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/278462-jd-400cx-loader-hydraulic-issue.html

Nick

 

[sinbad]

from Sinbad
Thanks for your response, it's very helpful

 

[sinbad]

from Sinbad,

Thanks to Nick and Kennyd

advice much appreciated,and the chart is extremely helpful too