B2650 Loader Lever issue

[TiggerToo]

I have the cab version of the B2650 with a loader stick built into the fender of the machine. I wonder if there would be a way to convert one setup to the other. After all they are the same tractor.

 

[nbryan]

I have the cab version of the B2650 with a loader stick built into the fender of the machine. I wonder if there would be a way to convert one setup to the other. After all they are the same tractor.

Man o man, that would be nice. But it looks like the valve block that the stick controls would have to be located under the fender instead of under the seat like the non-cab models.
If so there would be HUGE expense to replace and re-locate all the hardware (different valve block, lever, fender mount, hoses, pipes to the loader,etc.) for the fender control to work.

 

[nbryan]

Find this interesting even not having that tractor for two reasons. First Kubota is aware they have issue with the seat they use on their L6060 cab tractor, not sure what all models it is used on. It is suppose to be rated for 265 pounds but people as light as 200 are having issues and Kubota is not wanting to accept any responsibility with it and saying dealer. Fell same about Kubota ignoring an issue they know they have. Can see the lawyer ads on tv now like on Roundup and such.

The main reason though is worked for heavy equipment company and the way we fine tuned the control levers was heat red with torch and they bend easy. Let them cool, clean up the metal and repaint. Would suggest getting a round steel rod and test the shape you want first. A good stiff wire could be use to get pattern.

I've been thinking of heating and bending the lever as a way to change its shape.
My question about this is whether there's any tempering of the original steel lever, and if so, will heating it to soften and bend the steel weaken the lever's stiffness at the heated spots?

 

[sardillim]

at the end of the day it's just a piece of steel bar, heat it cut it weld it etc and make it fit the way you need to