what is this thing on loader arm

[atitus74]

Hello Everyone,
New member here, and, new owner of a Kubota BX1880. So far so good. I had one question that I can't seem to find an answer to hopefully one of you wise experienced folk can tell me. What is this little cylinder welded to the loader arm for? There is only one on the right arm but not the left. Curiosity is killing me over here, thanks! I'll attach a picture once i figure out how to do that.

 

[oosik]

Hi atitus - you may be talking about a part of the bucket level indicator. A picture will tell the tale.

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[Fallon]

Hi atitus - you may be talking about a part of the bucket level indicator. A picture will tell the tale.

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Yup. Depending on the model there are different indicators. I usually there is a rod in that holder. The end or a mark on the rod lining up with something means your bucket is level. There are usually some linkages between the rod & bucket.

Pictures are actually worth a thousand words. Also, pics or it didnt happen.

 

[Fallon]

Yup. Depending on the model there are different indicators. I usually there is a rod in that holder. The end or a mark on the rod lining up with something means your bucket is level. There are usually some linkages between the rod & bucket.

Pictures are actually worth a thousand words. Also, pics or it didnt happen.

Found a photo of mine. Can see the rod & linkage on the inside of the right loader arm.

 

[atitus74]

Thanks for the replies I couldn't get it to upload a picture from my phone but I was able to get it onto the computer, so here goes

 

[bcp]

Looks like a fishing rod holder.



Bruce

 

[oosik]

Well, now. That little chunk of pipe welded on the upright to the FEL is NOT a part of the bucket level indicator. At least, as I orient with your picture. I'll have to think on this a while.

 

[oosik]

Well, along that line Bruce - its where you put your just picked bouquet of fresh wildflowers. Just to brighten your day. Stand back folks - the door is open.

 

[bcp]

I have a loop on the bottom of each of my BX posts to hold the loader mounting pin when it is removed. Maybe something similar for when the loader is off.

Bruce

 

[Einthewoods]

Had to watch this video to figure it out. Actually kind of neat. Look at about minute 4

Kubota LA34 \ LA344 Swift-Tach loader for BX-8 series tractors - YouTube

 

[bcp]

I thought that's what the bracket about 8 inches ahead was for.

Bruce

 

[Atchuuu]

For those that don't want to watch the video here is a photo.

 

[Wagtail]

For those that don't want to watch the video here is a photo.

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Handy... I was going to suggest a mounting for a side-view mirror. A right-side mounting makes sense for those of us who drive on the left.

 

[atitus74]

Had to watch this video to figure it out. Actually kind of neat. Look at about minute 4

Thanks, that might be it. But I wonder if there is something else. If you see further to the right on the boom there is a larger bracket, with two holes in it, that is where the hydro quick attach is supposed to go.

 

[Einthewoods]

I suspect since they are trying to sell the idea that you can remove it all without leaving your seat, you drop it in the pipe first. Then once you are off the tractor you can mount it in the permanent home which you wouldn't be able to reach from the seat.

 

[BubbaJr]

WOW, I wish my B2650 was that easy to mount and dismount the loader. Thanks for the video, now I'm jealous. :drool:

 

[atitus74]

Funny story on that -- after first got it I took the loader off to mow the lawn. Had a terrible time getting it back on. Right side wouldn't latch. The dealer sent a service person out and at first he couldn't get it to latch. I was terrified that I had bent the frame, or worse. But then the service person smartly recognized the problem. Tire pressure. The tire pressure was low on one side (plus the weight of the grass catcher) causing the whole thing to lean just enough so that the arms would not line up on both sides. After inflating the tire a bit .. on like a champ. Kinda embarrassing to have to get help the second week I owned it, but, lesson learned. And yeah, there is liquid ballast in the tire so not much air and with temperature differences the diameter of the tires varies a lot more than I would have ever expected. Never in a million years would I have checked for that.

 

[dodge man]

My BX doesn't have the loader removal from the seat but I'm betting it doesn't take that much longer, maybe 60 seconds.