hydraulic pump upgrades.

[Rob]

hi all
I finally managed to get my b6000 loader sorted out, took me a bit more cash than expceted but it was worth it (i think).
I fitted a new spool with 2 new lift rams (now double acting) and modified the the bucket ram setup to use just 1 single centre mounted ram, and it works fantastic except for a small niggle, its a bit slow, nothing i cant live with, but a bit more speed would just be the icing on the cake.

My question to you guys is this, the standard B6000 hydraulic pump is rated at 10.8 ltrs/min with a pressure of 1200PSI and from my limited research so far its a pretty standard type of gear pump, and i shouldbe able to source a replacement pump to the same fittings spec as the kubota item, but if i use a 15ltr/min item (if it will fitin the space etc) will it be to much now or will be be ok.
any helpwould be really nice .
cheers
rob

 

[traildust]

Just wondering, but what are your cycle times? How many seconds does it take take for full travel? May not be as slow as you think compared to others.

 

[Rob]

thanks for the reply, as far as cycle times go here's what i have determined.
lift rams at half throttle 12 seconds for full travel either way ( with bucket full or empty) and bucket ram (single) 6 secs . both are approx but pretty accurate.

I still think its a bit slow , what do you think.

rob