XR4040H loader+ pallet fork lift test - would like comments from LS

[hitecredneck1]

I measure it at both locations

 

[TSO]

I measure it at both locations

Does the manual say 2250, or the dealer/rep?

 

[hitecredneck1]

directly from an email from LS( Harvey J Brock)

"2250 PSI is the max. so it is near the upper spec already."

Harvey J Brock
Head of Service
LS Tractor USA

 

[TSO]

directly from an email from LS( Harvey J Brock)

"2250 PSI is the max. so it is near the upper spec already."

Harvey J Brock
Head of Service
LS Tractor USA

What does your manual say? 2250 psi seems entirely too low.

 

[aczlan]

What does your manual say? 2250 psi seems entirely too low.

I agree, what does YOUR manual say hitecredneck1? It should be listed in there.
I called my local LS dealer and he looked in the manual. It did not list a pressure for the X4040H, but he said that the gear version is rated at ~2450PSI.
He gave me the number for LS corporate (252-984-0700) and said to ask for someone in service. I did that and the gentleman who I spoke to said that for the X4040H "The system pressure should be between 2250 and 2450 PSI, but not over 2450PSI"
hitecredneck1: Read your manual and tell us what it says.

Aaron Z

 

[hitecredneck1]

Just found it on, pg 7-4 of Operators Manual System pressure 2466 max. Looks like the frame may also be an issue.


"If you go and start adjusting pressures on loader pressure and bend your engine frame you will void your warranty. "
Ricky Marks, Service Manager
L S Tractor, USA, LLC
6900 Corporation Parkway
Battleboro, NC 27809

 

[aczlan]

Just found it on, pg 7-4 of Operators Manual System pressure 2466 max.

You (or your dealer) should be fine to raise it up to that point then. If they want to be super cautious, they could do 2440.
Here is a thread on setting it for some other LS tractors: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ls-tractors/298897-has-anyone-adjusted-loader-relief.html

Aaron Z

 

[hitecredneck1]

tractor is currently at the dealer getting leaks and this issue fixed. Going rerun tests when it comes back.

 

[whis]

trade it, you can jump up and down and throw fit and I bet they won't buy it back. how are you doing you test, forks flat lifting straight up, curling forks back then up, many ways of doing it. does loader have two holes for cyclinders one for height and one for load?

 

[hitecredneck1]

True, but all I can do is document and share the test results and methods used. Forks were inserted flat then lifted up. The loader does not have two holes, but the Kubota M6060 does.

 

[akranger72]

hitecredneck1 any new updates for us?

 

[hitecredneck1]

tractor is back from dealer, who claims it will now lift ~2200 + forks but due to the summer heat and my back issues I have not retested as yet. Also due to lack of LS support I'm still inclined to sell or trade it.

 

[GManBart]

tractor is back from dealer, who claims it will now lift ~2200 + forks but due to the summer heat and my back issues I have not retested as yet. Also due to lack of LS support I'm still inclined to sell or trade it.

That's sounds more like lack of dealer support, not lack of LS support.

 

[4570Man]

You can build a force gauge using a hydraulic cylinder and a pressure gauge. It is easier then loading a pallet with salt.

 

[aczlan]

That's sounds more like lack of dealer support, not lack of LS support.

I agree. The whole thing goes back to a dealer who couldn't/wouldn't lookup the right pressure in the owners manual and insisted that the correct pressure was lower than the.
My local LS dealer (who I have used for a few things like BCS tiller parts) had no problem finding the right system pressures in the manual, and they had no problem giving me the number to call LS to confirm as the pressure rating they had did not specify what the pressure was for a HST, just for a gear transmission.
If we need another machine, I will give them a call...

Aaron Z

 

[hitecredneck1]

Actually LS provided no positive help. LS insisted ~1500 lbs was what it should actually lift w/forks. This is my first and last LS tractor. Still have some leaks neither the dealer or LS fixed. Poor quality control in my opinion.

 

[GManBart]

Actually LS provided no positive help. LS insisted ~1500 lbs was what it should actually lift w/forks. This is my first and last LS tractor. Still have some leaks neither the dealer or LS fixed. Poor quality control in my opinion.

Luckily for many others yours is the exception.

 

[TSO]

Actually LS provided no positive help. LS insisted ~1500 lbs was what it should actually lift w/forks. This is my first and last LS tractor. Still have some leaks neither the dealer or LS fixed. Poor quality control in my opinion.

Such a bizarre account ... Completely different experience than pretty much every other LS owner that has reported on here, including myself.

 

[hitecredneck1]

Any local members are welcome to inspect/test the tractor and this is not my first tractor.

 

[hitecredneck1]

This POS LS is gone, bought a New Kubota CTL SLV75-2. Will never buy LS again. Crappy dealer, and Crappy LS support.