Just got my first tractor today and moved a bunch of dirt on a new homestead. Smoothing things out didn't go so smoothly. Got some good tips from this vid. Back at it tomorrow!
If your loader has float mode this is way better for smoothing, so long as the dirt is loose. Float mode means the arms move freely, and the bucket sits on the ground due to gravity. This follows contours of the ground better when back dragging. You can also tilt the bucket up a bit over a deep spot to raise its level and leave more dirt there.
Also instead of working the "hard dirt trying to get a full scoop" just go into the dirt, with the bucket higher, and back drag the dirt to loosen it up! Saves wear and tear on your machine! And makes life easier. Also. Try to avoid wheel spin when loading, cos it will just fatigue you, going over the bumps every single time! I've never ran a rear wheel drive loader. All of mine have been 4x4 with lock up, so it makes it easier not to spin the tires!
I’m not good with my tractor your help of teaching on how to scoop dirt. Up in tractor bucke was good information. My tractor is a 540 ford gas 2 wheel drive. Thanks for how to keep bucket lower to the gound while moving dirt. And how much weight do you have on the back of your tractor
Learning to use the float control is where much of the finesse comes in when operating a FEL based on my limited experience and even more with snow removal. Nice Vajayo! BTW not to be rude but that is some nasty looking soil you have to work with there.
first tips are trash, if you want to load a bucket the proper way, set your bucket flush with the ground, drive into the material and as you feel the machine slow down , lift your bucket up. youll get a full load like that. for example @ :12 as soon as that tractor stops moving lift your lucket up, dont tilt it any and youll pick up a full bucket in most cases also for better back dragging on somewhat muddy ground using a steep angle on the loader bucket will cause the soil to scallop, not always the case but a finer finish will be made with a shallower angle so your blade should be around a 30-45 angle . You can also back-drag harder packed dirt using a full bucket and just dropping it on the ground and it will move more material easier.
Actually, I came here looking for tips on clutch/gear/throttle when trying to fill the bucket, got any? Am I rigth that if it's like a car/truck, then it's important to only engage the clutch when the tractor can start moving freely. Then when you hit a rock if you don't dis-engage the clutch right away, you'll either stall the engine (too high a gear) or the tires will start to spin, but the clutch should not slip/wear. Is this correct?
My loader is designed to carry a maximum of 8,000kg in a full bucket, but after spending a lot of time on my machine. I'm averaging, 14,000-16,000kg per bucket. And I have my bucket high, low, on the ground when travelling, doesnt bother me. Sometimes it's fun, to come up to where you want to drop the payload, put the breaks on, and completely lift the back end of the machine off the ground.
Man that old ford just a puttin away ... love it
Thank you! Rented one so I can move dirt on my property. Very helpful
Just got my first tractor today and moved a bunch of dirt on a new homestead. Smoothing things out didn't go so smoothly. Got some good tips from this vid. Back at it tomorrow!
Just got my first one on Monday! Deleted a garden and smoothed it out (poorly.) Lots of fun!
@@scotpalmer1609 tractoring gives me the same peace as riding motorcycles with no particular place to go.
You have probably figured this out but putting your bucket in float mode makes smoothing things out real easy.
If your loader has float mode this is way better for smoothing, so long as the dirt is loose. Float mode means the arms move freely, and the bucket sits on the ground due to gravity. This follows contours of the ground better when back dragging. You can also tilt the bucket up a bit over a deep spot to raise its level and leave more dirt there.
Also instead of working the "hard dirt trying to get a full scoop" just go into the dirt, with the bucket higher, and back drag the dirt to loosen it up! Saves wear and tear on your machine! And makes life easier. Also. Try to avoid wheel spin when loading, cos it will just fatigue you, going over the bumps every single time! I've never ran a rear wheel drive loader. All of mine have been 4x4 with lock up, so it makes it easier not to spin the tires!
I’m not good with my tractor your help of teaching on how to scoop dirt. Up in tractor bucke was good information. My tractor is a 540 ford gas 2 wheel drive. Thanks for how to keep bucket lower to the gound while moving dirt. And how much weight do you have on the back of your tractor
I learned something in this video, thank you!
Great help Tim from Australia .
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Good video. Helpful tips. Thanks!
I have an old Ford 445 similar to this. Nice work.
Is that fuel or diesel?
thanks for the tips! i've just got a back blade at the moment but hope I can get a loader soon. :)
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I have a sticker on my tractor dashboard that says - in all capital letters - “LOW AND SLOW!”
My 4500 rear tire loss traction really easy. Is this because they are not loaded? Do loaded tires make a big difference?
I have a ford 335 tractor. It’s looks identical like yours
I have yet to scoop anything successfully. Thanks for sharing.
Keep trying you’ll get it, and when you get it you’ll be so excited
Learning to use the float control is where much of the finesse comes in when operating a FEL based on my limited experience and even more with snow removal. Nice Vajayo! BTW not to be rude but that is some nasty looking soil you have to work with there.
The soil is def offended.
And unvaccinated
Good Video
first tips are trash, if you want to load a bucket the proper way, set your bucket flush with the ground, drive into the material and as you feel the machine slow down , lift your bucket up. youll get a full load like that. for example @ :12 as soon as that tractor stops moving lift your lucket up, dont tilt it any and youll pick up a full bucket in most cases also for better back dragging on somewhat muddy ground using a steep angle on the loader bucket will cause the soil to scallop, not always the case but a finer finish will be made with a shallower angle so your blade should be around a 30-45 angle . You can also back-drag harder packed dirt using a full bucket and just dropping it on the ground and it will move more material easier.
Helpful. Thanks
Try dragging backward at a fast speed, it works great.
Certainly appreciate it, I’ll play around with that.
That is a rough running tractor.
Where's your tractor? Oh you don't have one.
I am concerned about your clutch plate but helpful video. Thank you.
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Actually, I came here looking for tips on clutch/gear/throttle when trying to fill the bucket, got any? Am I rigth that if it's like a car/truck, then it's important to only engage the clutch when the tractor can start moving freely. Then when you hit a rock if you don't dis-engage the clutch right away, you'll either stall the engine (too high a gear) or the tires will start to spin, but the clutch should not slip/wear. Is this correct?
That blade needs to be replaced, holy crap
My loader is designed to carry a maximum of 8,000kg in a full bucket, but after spending a lot of time on my machine. I'm averaging, 14,000-16,000kg per bucket. And I have my bucket high, low, on the ground when travelling, doesnt bother me. Sometimes it's fun, to come up to where you want to drop the payload, put the breaks on, and completely lift the back end of the machine off the ground.
Your fired
Sewage tanks Bundaberg
young man , never tilt your front loader bucket in that way
That bucket is in very rough shape with a broken cutting edge. It wouldn’t pass a safety inspection.
You should see my front end loader. You would cringe but it still works and that's all that matters.
@@TexasNightRider thats right mate at least it gets the job done👍
Safety inspection? What's not safe? The dirt? Who cares?
You need a good tooth bar
Why is this guy throwing all those rocks and shrubs into a garden agh! 🤕
A pagal to kya poor hai jo tractor buy kar liya