Buying Advice Suspension/Shock absorption

[Bigpuddie]

I just skimmed thru the spec sheets and configurator for the 5700 and the 5700SL and on the SL I saw the suspension front axle and cab suspension and air suspension seat, I didn't se any loader suspension or rear suspension.

SoftDrive® by Quicke - Suspension system for your front loader - YouTube

 

[ruffdog]

Interesting...it's almost like there is air in the system how the cylinders can move.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Interesting...it's almost like there is air in the system how the cylinders can move.

It's a nitrogen filled bladder, actually

 

[ruffdog]

It's a nitrogen filled bladder, actually

Aahhhh. So, you flip the switch and it opens the passageway to the bladder chamber and you get the cushion, otherwise it just acts normally. It sounds like a HD version of the hammer arresters they put on water pipes.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Aahhhh. So, you flip the switch and it opens the passageway to the bladder chamber and you get the cushion, otherwise it just acts normally. It sounds like a HD version of the hammer arresters they put on water pipes.

Similar. They are called Hydraulic accumulators and work as you described.

 

[MHarryE]

Kubota offers it as an option starting with their M6 series. I have a M7 where it is standard in the Premium KVT models. It is fantastic. Front suspension with double cab isolation along with air seat really help a 72 year old’s back.

 

[rScotty]

I知 trying find a smaller tractor (50-80HP) that has ride suspension. Not an air ride seat. True suspension. What痴 the smallest tractor the offers this? Mine tears my back up even with low tire pressure. Use of tractor is mainly bush hogging and light farm work.

Don't know of any in the USA that offer axle suspension. A combination of "air suspended seat and optional "comfort ride control " make the Deere 310 ride smoothly regardless of of the terrain or load. It doesn't have a 3 pt hitch, but the backhoe and loader work better than most.

 

[Texasmark]

Never saw it in a tractor but wasn't looking all that hard. Found it in my Ferris ZT. But I added to it with extra springs on the seat and large balloon studded tires for soft ride and traction. Since implements connect to the main frame proper which is the castings of the engine, tranny, hyd section and differential, any soil deviation would put the implement and main frame at odds.