Slightly bent FEL - Problem?

[dharris894]

Hello. I am new to the forum but have been studying the posts. What a great source of info!

I am shopping for a 30-40 hp tractor with Loader and backhoe. I found a 1989 L3350 in good shape for $14,000.

However the loader is about an inch higher on one side than the other. I can't tell whats bent. Is it possible that this is something that can't be fixed and should be avoided?

Any other thoughts on this model?

 

[RonR]

Did you check the tire pressure? That could affect the level somewhat I think.

Might be sprung and if so, I don't know how you would correct it.

Ron

 

[Bird]

It can be a tire pressure differential; especially the rear tires or it can be that it's sprung and can be bent back into the proper place or it can be that it was installed incorrectly. When a loader is installed, all the parts, nuts, and bolts should be assembled loosely with the loader bucket sitting on a hard, level surface (concrete usually), and only after completing the assembly should they be tightened. In any case, I would expect it to be pretty easy to correct.