Why oh why

[SPYDERLK]

After operating 3 other tractors that operate exactly like mine and talking to New Holland shop mechanic, I'm confident mine is working as it should after leaving the factory.
Thank you all for the replies.

Sure sounds like a defect designed into the loader.

 

[jjcc246]

I have a TC30. If i put the bucket flat on the ground it will not lift the tractor. I bought this brand new and it never, I mean never, lifted the tractor off the ground. If I curl the bucket it'll lift the tire 2 feet off the ground. If I dump stuff into a burn pile and put pressure down to flatten the pile it will lift the tractor. For some reason, flat on the ground, it WILL NOT lift the tractor. Other than that those hydraulics will do everything you expect it to do. Love my TC30, she never failed me.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I have a TC30. If i put the bucket flat on the ground it will not lift the tractor. I bought this brand new and it never, I mean never, lifted the tractor off the ground. If I curl the bucket it'll lift the tire 2 feet off the ground. If I dump stuff into a burn pile and put pressure down to flatten the pile it will lift the tractor. For some reason, flat on the ground, it WILL NOT lift the tractor. Other than that those hydraulics will do everything you expect it to do. Love my TC30, she never failed me.

Are the cylinders already fully retracted with the bucket flat?

 

[LouNY]

When you look at the geometry on many loaders it is a wonder they will do anything when mostly lowered.

 

[macdoesit]

Are the cylinders already fully retracted with the bucket flat?

Yes they are

 

[RayIN]

Mine has connectors both ends, they appear to be stock. I posted an update

Then it has to have down-force. Increase engine speed and try again on that stump.

 

[macdoesit]

Then it has to have down-force. Increase engine speed and try again on that stump.

I have done all that, it has no down force.

 

[skramer360]

I have the Ansung NTC30 loader on my TC-30 tractor. It will take the weight off the tires, just barely, with the bucket flat because it runs out of cylinder. If I curl the bucket first and then lower the loader, it will easily lift the front wheels off the ground.

 

[psvfd]

My TC-30 with a bush hog loader will do the same.

 

[macdoesit]

I have put my bucket on a 3 foot stump, 5 foot brush pile ,etc and it will not lift the front tires. The only way is set the loader bucket flat on the ground and then curl the bucket and it will lift the wheels off the ground around 2 feet or so. Nuff said.