new tractor what are these holes for?

[godtar]

I just purchased a new B2601 with a LA434 Quick attach loader.

There are an extra set of holes above the upper bucket pivot cylinder mount.

it looks like an alternate location for the pins. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Doug

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I don't see what your taking about on the Blueprints, take a picture.

Most likely they are holes for options.

 

[bcp]

Here is a B with some holes, but they aren't reinforced like the cylinder holes.

loader with holes

Maybe for self-leveling bucket linkage?

Bruce

 

[godtar]

I have the same tractor and loader Now that I look they are not reinforced there is a smaller set of holes but I assume those are tooling holes for welding the loader.

Thanks.

I will have to call dealer

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

They are probably for stress relief of the plates.
It's an engineering thing that holes in the flat plates allow the plates to flex slightly and relieve stress.
And yes they could also just be for dies to align them during manufacturing.