LS Tractor Floppy Bucket Syndrome?

[brs78660]

So all you LS Tractor owners, how many of you have "Floppy Bucket Syndrome" or even know what that is?

I am sure you have it if you have a LS, because I see so many complain about it and my "dealer" told me it was normal when I asked about it 4+ years ago. I was told they all have that, but what they really meant I guess was all LS tractors have that.

My John Deere 3032 did not have it. I saw a video of a John Deere 1026R on YouTube that had it was it was an issue and John Deere fixed it. I have never had a tractor loader that did it.

So why do they not fix it? Its a pain to deal with if you need to use the loader to grade, level, smooth or cut. What do you think?

If you have no clue what it is, I made a video and put it on YouTube here: LS Tractor Floppy Bucket Syndrome? - YouTube

 

[Diggin It]

A quick search for 'floppy' shows that it affects many colors:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...390-floppy-bucket-f-e-l.html?highlight=floppy

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...linder-gone-flip-floppy.html?highlight=floppy

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...xl-loader-bucket-floppy.html?highlight=floppy

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ng/418695-floppy-bucket.html?highlight=floppy



Mine does it a bit. Cycling the bucket once or twice usually solves it.

 

[brs78660]

I looked at the search and the only threads I found where about broken tractor loaders. Either bad pins, broken seal or rods. That 1st thread though may show that Kioti may have this issue to. I wonder if they get their loaders from the same maker.

I have had this issue since my tractor was new, but my issue is I was told its normal and that air just gets in the cylinders. Nothing on mine is "broken" per the LS dealer that is warranty and I want to know why LS thinks its ok but other tractors only have this issues if they are broken?

I am making a "Things to check if you are looking at buying an LS Tractor" list for people.

This is one that I just can't stand and I did not check this function until it was too late.

I am trying to make sure people know what to look for when buying a new tractor for the 1st time.

 

[jaydee325]

brs78660, your anti LS vendetta on this website is becoming tiresome and annoying. Please just keep it to boob tube. We all know your thoughts by now.

 

[brs78660]

brs78660, your anti LS vendetta on this website is becoming tiresome and annoying. Please just keep it to boob tube. We all know your thoughts by now.

So I am not welcome to ask questions about LS tractor behavior to other LS tractor owners? Its a legitimate question to see what tractors have this issue. If you are tired of me asking questions, I believe you can block my posts. Have a nice day.

 

[rodneyn]

My dealer addressed my issue with adjustable valve on the curl circuit- about every compact tractor I have owned has had drooping bucket the valving is not as robust as you find on 60-90 hp tractor designed for more than 2 ton lift. I had kioti, kubota did the same issue on drooping bucket. Green Deere was always out of my budget or if I found one it was quite worn out pins loose in bucket and grille busted up. No tread left on front tires. No in between in my neck of the woods.

 

[Underdog57]

I roll my bucket all the way under and hold it there for a few seconds till it gets pressure and hits the relief valve and it cures the problem!

 

[Diggin It]

I have no problem with people venting or seeking the experiences of others. My only fuss is when only links are posted with no discussion.

 

[Doofy]

Get rid of it already! Put it out of your misery.

 

[CADplans]

What you are showing in the video is very common to low cost open center hydraulic circuits,,
The reason the bucket moves like that is air in the hydraulic cylinders, and hoses.

Two $1.50 restrictor fittings will cure the issue, and, depending on how you use the tractor, possibly only one is needed,,