2601 Frt loader

[lilguy]

Have 6 hours on my B2601, the one thing since new is the frt loader bucket is not parallel to the ground. It about a inch or two higher on the left then the right when off the ground. Lies flat when on the ground, hits the asphalt with a thunk/thunk when lowered. My old L2250 was still parallel after 32 years.
Alot of connecting/pivot points that could add up to this difference. Only issue this causes is using the bucket as a grader blade, one point is higher and the grade is tilted. Input please.

 

[sdk1968]

lots of us have this issue..

multiple threads here on the board say that Kubota is working on it.

not sure if theres been any progress or not.

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

Did you check your tire pressure? I have heard of loaders appearing out of level when the tires on one of the tractor are inflated to a pressure higher than the other.

 

[lilguy]

Tire pressure good. I think they have a problem with their robot hole drilling and welding.

 

[1970cs]

We have had one with a right bad mount, not jigged properly when welded. You could make sure that the rolling radii of front to front tires and as well as the rears to see if they match.

Kubota has had way more tires matching radii problems.

Also could be a set up problem? When the unit is assembled you need to leave the mid mounts loose and then hook up the hydraulics and put light pressure with the bucket square to the ground and then tighten the mid mount bracket hardware.

Pat

 

[Grouse Feathers]

Only the rear tires will have an effect on the level of the bucket. Neither front tire pressure nor mismatch of front tires will will effect fel bucket level. The front axle pivots, but the rear axle and fel are both solidly attached to the tractor.

 

[lilguy]

So, Kubotas quality/engineering standards have dropped. Seems a tractor company should be able to design a FEL that square with the chassis. They appear to have lost sight of their heritage. This is my third Kubota, first two seemed to to have been designed correct out of the box. Hope this one is not a disappointment.

 

[KennedyFarmer]

Stupid question, Does taking the arms and bucket through its full range help it get back into place "level"?

I have done this almost every other start. I'm not sure if it helps.