Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

[charles todd]

LS MT573CPS

Very nice.

The modern version of the P7010C with power shuttle. I almost bought the P7040CPS back in 2014. Did not really need 97hp tractor, but the power shuttle would have been nice.

Keep us updated once you take delivery.

CT

 

[charles todd]

I have a 72" brush grapple with pinchers (like a crab or crawfish).

Added these several years ago. When you have 3 remotes, you do not have to add a 3rd function to your loader.

Skidsteer hydraulic connectors came with grapple (1 pair). My father bought one too. He wanted to use pioneer ag style connectors. Bought him a set and he gave me his skid steer connectors. Ordered custom 3/8" hoses from Discount Hydraulic Hose much cheaper than local shops.

Added perk, cannot borrow my grapple unless it is set up for skid steer hydraulic fittings! Told neighbor he could use it. But couldn't use it due to he had ag connectors.

CT

 

[charles todd]

How to clean oil cooler, ac condenser and radiator on a P7010C.

Fold grill guard forward and open hood. Locate the 4 hand bolts that secure lower body.

Next remove 1 hand bolt holding condenser and loosen other 2. Slide plate out of the way. Unhook pressure switch harness.

Now slide condenser out of the way. Can access everything. I just use a garden hose with water. Be careful if you have high water pressure. It can fold fins.

Ready to go!

 

[charles todd]

Kodiak 10' HD cutter. American made.

Old blades. Will put new blades on before next cut. These have found some concrete. Have edged them a few times.

Deer

CT

 

[TimberFarm]

I told the dealer to get me the third function kit, as a grapple will be in the cards in the future.
First I will be getting a hyd. rear blade and will be using up all three of my rear remotes for that.

 

[charles todd]

I told the dealer to get me the third function kit, as a grapple will be in the cards in the future.
First I will be getting a hyd. rear blade and will be using up all three of my rear remotes for that.

3rd function is nice. Keeps it all on the joystick.

I had thought of adding 3rd function kit myself. Was $1000 in parts alone. Though what little I use the grapple compared to everything else, I just used a remote. Have about $200 in hoses and fittings.

Have not had a need to use more than 2 remotes at a time. Yet. Though if I needed the 3rd remote, I just unplug the hoses. Hope I never need to use all 3 remotes AND a loader 3rd function simultaneously.

When do you take delivery of 573?

CT

 

[tacticalturnip]

The remote levers are in a convenient place to your right I assume? Just a short arm movement and your hand is there?

Ugh, cabs are the best...

 

[LouNY]

I've got 3 rear remotes and need more at times.
The hydraulic top link ties one up often then my flail mower needs two,
the snow blowers need two, my back blade needs two or three when I have the front remotes hooked up I've
only got one. I actually have a diverter valve on my back blade and one to put on the blower so the front can be active too.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I've actually got 4 remotes, but the hydraulic fittings on my DVD player leak something fierce.

 

[charles todd]

The remote levers are in a convenient place to your right I assume? Just a short arm movement and your hand is there?

Ugh, cabs are the best...

Yes. Basically everything but range shifter and shuttle shifter are on the right side. Ergonomics of the LS cab was a deciding factor to buy an LS.

CT

 

[TimberFarm]

3rd function is nice. Keeps it all on the joystick.

I had thought of adding 3rd function kit myself. Was $1000 in parts alone. Though what little I use the grapple compared to everything else, I just used a remote. Have about $200 in hoses and fittings.

Have not had a need to use more than 2 remotes at a time. Yet. Though if I needed the 3rd remote, I just unplug the hoses. Hope I never need to use all 3 remotes AND a loader 3rd function simultaneously.

When do you take delivery of 573?

CT

I am hoping next week. Dealer I went to said they had the tractor in Battleboro, NC. I wanted the Goodyear R14 tires and that was a question if they had them in stock to put on it. So...fingers crossed.
He was right up front that they had no loaders and wouldn't have them until end of July. When I told him the way things are so flipped right now, come July they might have loaders and no tractors.
He said he would get me the tractor and then come pick it up and put the loader on when it comes in.

 

[charles todd]

I am hoping next week. Dealer I went to said they had the tractor in Battleboro, NC. I wanted the Goodyear R14 tires and that was a question if they had them in stock to put on it. So...fingers crossed.
He was right up front that they had no loaders and wouldn't have them until end of July. When I told him the way things are so flipped right now, come July they might have loaders and no tractors.
He said he would get me the tractor and then come pick it up and put the loader on when it comes in.

Interested to see how the R14 tires preform on a larger tractor. They look mean!

Personally I have no use for R4 tires for farm/acreage usage. They absolutely suck in soft ground and mud. I have stuck a 30 hp more than once with R4 tires. Also they suck for pulling ground engaging implements like a blade or disk or subsoiler.

The R14 looks like it "should" preform like a R1 but with a smoother ride on hard ground.

CT