Loader Quicke soft ride

[mikester]

Wasn’t familiar with the Quicke manufacturer. Glad to hear they are a quality product. Thanks for the feedback.

Recently modified a KSR system to fit my M59. Had a lot of lines, double valve and brackets I didn’t use. Tee into the line for right lift cylinder and a ball valve. Really improved the hard shock from the loader.

Planing to do a similar mod on the B26. Being smaller and slower than the M59 not as much need but sure enjoy the improvement in ride. Also should help with component wear.

Is there any precaution when digging and maximizing pressure? I installed a gauge and had as high as 4950psi. Haven’t figured out weighing things yet. See the new MF smart loaders do have that feature.

As safety feature installed the accumulators behind a lower window guard on the M59. Thinking that if installed on the B26 the mounting bracket should also provide some operator guarding/shield? Thinking about those 5000psi accumulators being high potential energy hand grenades.

Can you post some pics of your setup?

 

[Smokeydog]

M59 KSR.

 

[Zebrafive]

I bought a JD version for my JD 640 loader from eBay. IIRC JD calls it loader suspension system. Mine came uncharged, my local JD dealer charged it for me with nitrogen.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

:thumbsup: as usual, nothing to contribute. What a Richard

You should consider having a breathalyzer installed on your keyboard. LOL LOL

SR

 

[Smokeydog]

I bought a JD version for my JD 640 loader from eBay. IIRC JD calls it loader suspension system. Mine came uncharged, my local JD dealer charged it for me with nitrogen.

Do you recall the charge pressure? One or two accumulators? Loader lift capacity?

On my KSR they were pre-charged, 280 and 560psi. 5400# loader.
On the Quicke 210psi. Tag to fit for McCormick L160 6800# loader.

See several of these parts or kits on eBay for older loader models. Probably something new buyers add but used owners rarely upgrade too. Doesn’t take much loader work to appreciate the added benefit for a modest cost and little fabrication work.

 

[Aquamoose]

I’m now REALLY interested in obtaining one and making it fit my tractor. Are they forgiving as to which loaders they can go on or are they finicky? Are they simply rubber bladders or filled with nitrogen? Help me out here!

 

[Rustyiron]

Haven’t figured out weighing things yet.

I'm wondering if psi/load relationship is "straight line"? *
This would make weighing simple. That is a nice guage, is that part of this KSR system that you have?
I notice the "zero" button and that would be the key for weighing in my thinking.

*I've noticed that loaders are sometimes rated at various stages of lift. Didn't know if this was a safety rating or a mechanical or geometric change throughout the loaders range of motion that varies.

 

[Bavarian]

They have a rubber diaphragm inside, filled with nitrogen on one side. From the other side, oil pushes against it. If you look into the front, you should see a metal plate inside. Once they failed, you can push in that metal plate since the nitrogen is gone.

Those accumulators are not brand specific. But sure can be dangerous since they are pressurized.

I love the ride quality of the suspension and can confirm the uncontrolled movement when loading. It's not a big deal but noticeable.

 

[Smokeydog]

I’m certainly no expert. Only know enough to be dangerous at times. Designing, building, modifying multidisciplinary complex systems was my job. Interesting my farming background was more instrumental in getting my career job than my educational degrees.

The gauge was my novel addition. Does show the significant cushioning effect of a accumulator enhanced hydraulic system.

Using a gauge with a grapple to weigh things probably not the best configuration. Aligning center of gravity of the load to a loader point is the key to consistency. Have more homework to do to figure this out. Round bales of hay or buckets of gravel would be easier to figure weight vs pressure. I don’t need the weight scale feature. Just a curiosity at this point.

The good news is that everyone so far that has used a suspension loader system has good reviews. Worth the cost or trouble to modify? With my limited experience I would say yes also.

Is this a worthwhile option for a small tractor loader? B26? The loader hydraulic pressure is about the same just different volumes. So will one one accumulator bulb work? Making things is part engineering and part wild *** guessing sometimes to see what happens.

 

[Bavarian]

I’m certainly no expert. Only know enough to be dangerous at times. Designing, building, modifying multidisciplinary complex systems was my job. Interesting my farming background was more instrumental in getting my career job than my educational degrees.

The gauge was my novel addition. Does show the significant cushioning effect of a accumulator enhanced hydraulic system.

Using a gauge with a grapple to weigh things probably not the best configuration. Aligning center of gravity of the load to a loader point is the key to consistency. Have more homework to do to figure this out. Round bales of hay or buckets of gravel would be easier to figure weight vs pressure. I don’t need the weight scale feature. Just a curiosity at this point.

The good news is that everyone so far that has used a suspension loader system has good reviews. Worth the cost or trouble to modify? With my limited experience I would say yes also.

Is this a worthwhile option for a small tractor loader? B26? The loader hydraulic pressure is about the same just different volumes. So will one one accumulator bulb work? Making things is part engineering and part wild *** guessing sometimes to see what happens.

You are right. Size matters in this case. I only have one accumulator on a JD H340 loader. There might be different sizes available to fit the specific application.