LA524 Loader

   / LA524 Loader #1  

Hammer Head

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Lock Haven, PA
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Kubota L3800 HST, Scag Tiger Cat
I was using my loader for the first time today and noticed the loader has no bucket level indicator. My Ford loader has a tube and rod, the rod is up out of the tube about one inch when bucket is level.
Does Kubota make an level indicator. Has anyone fabricated the type I am talking about or have any advice?
Thanks in advance,
 
   / LA524 Loader #2  
I think there is an indicator on the bucket although I don't find that type to be very useful.My B2620 has the same type of indicator.I fabricated a level indicator for it patterned off the one on my previous L3240.I have added a few photos,hope this helps. P1010243.jpgP1010248.jpgP1010246.jpgP1010247.jpg
 
   / LA524 Loader #3  
While it it true, there is no rod and tube level indicator, Kubota does include a level indicator of sorts. On the bucket itself is an L shaped piece of metal welded on that is in parallel with the bottom of your bucket. When you sight across this this metal strap and it appears to be level, well then the bottom of the bucket is also level. Yes I know it is Mickey Mouse, but it does work. Especially after you use it for a while, it kinda grows on you.:) Of course you can fabricate the rod and tube type yourself if you wish. There are several threads on here of guys that have done such. Basically a tube attached to the stationary end of the curl cylinder pin or e clip. and a rod attached to the center of the pin of the moving end. My Kioti has a little bracket welded onto the tube end of the curl cylinder itself, and the rod is threaded/bolted to this little bracket. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the lower attachment bracket, only the upper.


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   / LA524 Loader #4  
I think there is an indicator on the bucket although I don't find that type to be very useful.My B2620 has the same type of indicator.I fabricated a level indicator for it patterned off the one on my previous L3240.I have added a few photos,hope this helps.View attachment 344295View attachment 344292View attachment 344293View attachment 344294

Well here you go, his photo's are far more useful as a guide than mine, and the first one also shows the factory "level indicator" on the bucket, such as it is.
 
   / LA524 Loader
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#5  
I think there is an indicator on the bucket although I don't find that type to be very useful.My B2620 has the same type of indicator.I fabricated a level indicator for it patterned off the one on my previous L3240.I have added a few photos,hope this helps.View attachment 344295View attachment 344292View attachment 344293View attachment 344294

None on mine, I have the quick connect bucket. I have seen the level metal plate however I would like to get or fab the rod type.
 
   / LA524 Loader
  • Thread Starter
#6  
While it it true, there is no rod and tube level indicator, Kubota does include a level indicator of sorts. On the bucket itself is an L shaped piece of metal welded on that is in parallel with the bottom of your bucket. When you sight across this this metal strap and it appears to be level, well then the bottom of the bucket is also level. Yes I know it is Mickey Mouse, but it does work. Especially after you use it for a while, it kinda grows on you.:) Of course you can fabricate the rod and tube type yourself if you wish. There are several threads on here of guys that have done such. Basically a tube attached to the stationary end of the curl cylinder pin or e clip. and a rod attached to the center of the pin of the moving end. My Kioti has a little bracket welded onto the tube end of the curl cylinder itself, and the rod is threaded/bolted to this little bracket. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the lower attachment bracket, only the upper.
I have seen the L shaped brackets. I will not be the only one using the loader and need something Fool proof. Thanks for the photo, I think it will help me fab something.
 
   / LA524 Loader #7  
Perhaps you'll find this info from the March 2013 Wholegoods price list useful.

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   / LA524 Loader #8  
I have just purchased the Kubota 3800 with the L524 loader. Can anyone tell me the capacity of the loader if I am putting 80 psi (Lime) product in it. Thanks
 
   / LA524 Loader #9  
I have just purchased the Kubota 3800 with the L524 loader. Can anyone tell me the capacity of the loader if I am putting 80 psi (Lime) product in it. Thanks

The "524" is the kg capacity of the loader.
 
   / LA524 Loader #10  
I have a 534 loader that came with the "tube" level indicator. If you go to the build it Kubota site and build a 2650 or 3650 you will see that the level indicator is a dealer installed option that prices out at 113 USD. It might fit the 529. Maybe your dealer can tell you. Good luck
 

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