loader is not level

postmaster · Nov 3, 2014

I have a JD 4400. When I bring the loader bucket down,it is 2 inches higher on one side
This makes it hard to plow snow.if I remove the bucket, and raise or lower the arms, one side is much faster than the other. I think this is the problem. Can anyone tell me how to fix this ? Thanks PS the tires are the same and air is the same in both sides. The bucket is new and not bent. Thanks

mfreund · Nov 3, 2014

I would try to disconnect and reconnect to make sure it is attached right.

patchnball · Nov 3, 2014

make sure mounting brackets on tractor are correct....there is a left side and a right side ...they are not the same. Make sure they are engaging correctly.

Yellowfever440 · Nov 4, 2014

Just clarification. Both back tires are the same air pressure and both front tires are the same pressure right? If so. Could have a pinched hydraulic line or a bad cylinder if the cylinders aren't moving even. Low on hydraulic fluid? Both loader mounting brackets are the same. The adapter plate on the back of the new bucket is welded square right? Rep has the cylinders by raising them all the way up and all the way down a few times.

blueriver · Nov 4, 2014

I went thru this a coupe yrs ago on a loader on a Branson .. There is a thread somewhere here about it. Bottom line is it's probably been twisted.

I parked it in the shed blocked up the low side about 8 or so inches and took a second tractor and FEL and applied down pressure on the opposite side until it was level

postmaster · Nov 4, 2014

Thanks for the help.at least I have a place to start looking. Everyone here is sick a big help. Thanks again

mfreund · Nov 5, 2014

There is a 24 mm bolt on the front mount that can provide some movement to help level. Not enough for what you have though.

Imaybail · Nov 5, 2014

I had the same issue with the 420 loader on my 4300. Made it hard to detach and re-attach the loader too. After checking tire pressures I parked on a level surface and retracted the loader arms until the front tires were just off the ground. Then, loosened all the bolts holding the loader mounts to the tractor and re-tightened then. It fixed my un-level bucket and the issues with difficult detaching and re-attaching.