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kink or twist in loader

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George Schmidt

11-07-2006 19:02:25




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I have a Kubota M6800 with a front end loader. I was shredding with it the other day around some trees and I hit a tree with the front bucket on one side. Now the loader looks like it has a slight twist to it. The bucket does not set level anymore when you put it on the ground. I cannot visually see a bent loader arm or a crack anywhere or anything actually broken. Could it be just a bent bucket or possibly a sheared or bent cyliner connecting pin on the side that was jarred. Has anyone had expereince on straightening out something like this. Everything still works okay, but it looks bad.

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OH Boy

11-08-2006 12:45:47




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
Hit the same tree with the other side of the bucket until it straightens back out!



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Steve Crum

11-08-2006 04:57:56




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
Another good way to check the arms for damage is to set the loader down on the ground as you normally would when parked on level ground. Use a tape measure and measure pin centers ie; center of the main arm pin on the mounting to the bucket pivot pin of the bucket. do this on each side and write them down. raise the bucket and measure across the loader arms kitty corner from the bucket pin on one corner to the main pin on the other corner and vs a vs. The arm pin to pin measurement should be close to the same, or one of the arms is buckled (likely the one with the shorter measurement). If the cross measurement is not close to the same, the frame work is likely twisted or knocked out of 'square'. If these measurements are ok. Take a hard close look at the bucket for twisting. At any rate inspect to whole rig for cracks or loose joints. With a load in the air is not a good time to find out you have a cracked arm or a disjointed mounting. If your not sure what your looking for, you must have somebody local that does. Don't be proud here, These can be more dangerous than useful if they are not right.

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Allan In NE

11-08-2006 04:02:34




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
Aw heck George,

I've got one that's the same way after it was laid over on it's side.

Either live with it or get another loader. Doubt if you'll ever be able to straighten it out.

Allan

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Tx Jim

11-08-2006 02:48:36




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
George,first check air pressure in both rear tires as one being lower than other can cause your problem. IF still off do as others suggested. Tx Jim



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geok

11-07-2006 19:54:42




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
Take bucket off and while on level pavement check to see if loader bucket pins are even and are same distance from tractor frame or front axle. You can also check bucket while it is off to see if it sets flat or if it rocks.



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Roy Suomi

11-07-2006 19:42:45




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to George Schmidt, 11-07-2006 19:02:25  
There's gotta be some tell tale sign of metal bending or fatigue..Cracked paint is a dead giveaway..I once repaired a bent loader on an older Kubota..I ended cutting the loader arm boss and pulling it back some then reweld it..It might not even be the loader arm , it might be the mounting framework....



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135 Fan

11-07-2006 20:05:10




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 Re: kink or twist in loader in reply to Roy Suomi, 11-07-2006 19:42:45  
I agree with Roy. Take a long staight edge and check all parts of the loader boom and frame. A straight edge will show anything thats twisted from one side to the other. If you take the bucket off, it should come off easy and the pin holes should line up easy to put it back on. It could be worse, I saw a Kubota that apparently had the boom fall down by itself at top speed on the highway. It busted the whole transmission case and needed a new one. Big job. Dave

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