Quick Attach Plate Allignment

Greenland South · Apr 1, 2015

What I have is a New Holland TC45DA.
I'm looking for some info on adjusting the bucket cylinders so they have the same throw. Currently there is a 3/8" difference between the exposed rams. This is translating to the quick attach plates being about an inch out of alignment.
As you can imagine changing my bucket to the grapple is no longer a "quick" operation. I have to use a come along to suck the bucket or grapple into the mounting plate in order to lock it in.
I have tried bleeding the ram with the longest throw, but I know very little about how hydraulics work. My service/repair manual doesn't appear to address this problem.
Paul.

J_J · Apr 1, 2015

If those cyl came as matched set, the rod length should be the same.

Are you sure the bucket is not warped.

jb1390 · Apr 1, 2015

You bent something. Is it off the same amount on bucket/grapple? If so, you tweaked the mounting plate. Pictures?

Tejas · Apr 2, 2015

My pops bent the attachment point on the NH L185, twice. I have since repaired it, twice. He would have to pick up the attachment and push the “bent” side against a tree in order to mount it/latch it. The frame had twisted. This happened because one of the QA levers was bumped up by brush and he didn’t catch it quick enough before trying to rip another cedar out of the ground.

Take measurements on your machines attachment points. Good luck.