Looking to test my 2538 hydraulic pressure.

[screamin400]

My 2538 seems to lift very well but after reading everyone test hydraulic pressure I am thinking maybe I want to get in on it. What if it does not lift all that it could? Seems strong. Anyone know what coupler this thing takes. The local runnings store has the gauge just need to put it together. Then the question is where to test and where to adjust. Anyone done one?

 

[kennyd]

We have a video on our website that shows the testing procedure for all compact tractors that have QD's for the loader hose connections or a remote connection on the rear. If you post whatever numbers are on your QD's I can cross reference them and tell you what kind of connector you'll need. Can't help with the "where to adjust" question, sorry.

 

[Roughshod]

I was curious about the same thing, so I built a hydraulic pressure tester. There isn't much to it really. You need a male and a female quick disconnect set for your loader hoses. Put a T connector in between them, with a hydraulic gage mounted off of the T. Install the tester in line with one of the loader hoses. Max out the extension on the loader cylinder that you installed the gage on, which will cause the loader valve to whine when the loader relief valve starts bypassing. Look at the gage, it will indicate the pressure at which the loader valve goes into bypass, which is the max pressure that your loader cylinders will see. In the case of my 2538 it was 2500 psi, which is what it is supposed to be set for on that tractor. You could adjust the pressure by adjusting the relief valve setting on the loader valve, but you really don't want to do that unless it is actually out of spec.

 

[screamin400]

I was curious about the same thing, so I built a hydraulic pressure tester. There isn't much to it really. You need a male and a female quick disconnect set for your loader hoses. Put a T connector in between them, with a hydraulic gage mounted off of the T. Install the tester in line with one of the loader hoses. Max out the extension on the loader cylinder that you installed the gage on, which will cause the loader valve to whine when the loader relief valve starts bypassing. Look at the gage, it will indicate the pressure at which the loader valve goes into bypass, which is the max pressure that your loader cylinders will see. In the case of my 2538 it was 2500 psi, which is what it is supposed to be set for on that tractor. You could adjust the pressure by adjusting the relief valve setting on the loader valve, but you really don't want to do that unless it is actually out of spec.

I expect that would be one way of doing it. I was just going to get a valve and plumb it direct into the gauge from the tractor. What what the valve you purchased that fit our tractor. Many to choose from and don't want to get the wrong one. Good to see you are on spec. I expect I am also but never know.