Jerky loader when lowering heavy

[Bearcatrp]

Have tried to be super easy on the joy stick when lifting near max weight but it’s still jerky. Have other posts on larger tractors that there is a way to adjust it. Is there a way on my 1880 to adjust the loader so it’s smooth when lowering a heavy load? Thanks

 

[Grandad4]

Do you have anything on the back to counterbalance what's up front? Getting it somewhat balanced will help a lot. Think of an orange teeter-totter with a heavy kid on one side and a really skinny one on the other.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

might try reducing RPMs.....
My BX23S is real jerky when compared to the forklift !
Yeah, i 'could' fix it..
one way is to 'regrind' the spool valves for smoother action but I ain't a machinest...
other way...replace the valves with electronic ones,run them in constant current mode, have PIC as the 'computer', use electrical joystick. Cutting code is easy.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Have tried to be super easy on the joy stick when lifting near max weight but it’s still jerky. Have other posts on larger tractors that there is a way to adjust it. Is there a way on my 1880 to adjust the loader so it’s smooth when lowering a heavy load? Thanks

Pretty much the nature of the valve - they dont meter well and it is most noticeable on heavy loads.

I dont know of any way to "adjust" it on any tractor.

Dan

 

[Meadowbank Kubota]

I don't have a very steady hand so I find holding the joy stick down by the boot keeps movements small and it operates more smoothly

 

[Bearcatrp]

Do you have anything on the back to counterbalance what's up front? Getting it somewhat balanced will help a lot. Think of an orange teeter-totter with a heavy kid on one side and a really skinny one on the other.

Have about 300 lbs ballast in the ballast box on back. Always have that on when using the loader lifting heavy stuff.

 

[Bearcatrp]

I don't have a very steady hand so I find holding the joy stick down by the boot keeps movements small and it operates more smoothly

Will give that a try.