Unlevel loader

[4tillingdirt]

Did anyone ever get a resolution for this?

 

[ptsg]

If I recall correctly, there was a solution for the problem.

The issue was during the assembly of the loader, since the holes have a some play on it, the loader mounts were not aligned correctly.

The solution is to get the bolts of the mounts slightly loose, let the bucket sit flat on a level surface and re-tighten all the bolts.

I can't find the thread were the solution was found since this issue was spread by several threads.

 

[Qapla]

I believe the bolts needed to be tightened in "sequence" - pulling them all down a little at a time or there can be a little "bowing/warping" of the frame.

 

[gunny0628]

Yes to both answers, more specifically Qapla. At least that’s what the tech told me that took my tractor back to the Williston facility. He said that only one person assembled the buckets and they they tighten one side and then go to the other side and this can cause the leveling issue. He was able to get mine down to less than 1/4” of difference. I’m happy with it for now.

 

[4tillingdirt]

So I guess there is a chance every tractor in America with a loader could be unlevel if they follow RK tractors approach.

 

[markie61]

Unless someone chimes in, it appears the very few unlevel loader issues happened on tractors out of the Florida TAC. Since none have been reported here since, it would seem that the assembly procedures have changed to prevent the issue from repeating itself.
On a side note, I've been using my heavy-duty bucket from the New Holland on the RK and for the first time in 20 yrs bent/distorted the cutting edge making it unlevel; the L110 loader on the RK55 is VERY powerful.

 

[4tillingdirt]

Unless someone chimes in, it appears the very few unlevel loader issues happened on tractors out of the Florida TAC. Since none have been reported here since, it would seem that the assembly procedures have changed to prevent the issue from repeating itself.
On a side note, I've been using my heavy-duty bucket from the New Holland on the RK and for the first time in 20 yrs bent/distorted the cutting edge making it unlevel; the L110 loader on the RK55 is VERY powerful.

The RK55 is a bigger tractor than I thought. Saw one in person and I was like that is too large to use around the house.

 

[Btown]

It issue had to be an assembly issue, since no one with a TYM reported any issues. They both use the exact same loader.