ot : loader question

mnscruff · Mar 31, 2017

I sure hate to talk tractors here. (big grin) BUT, I bought a newer tractor and find the loader controls to be back-a$$-wards as in....... up on the stick is down,(all the way up is float) and down is up, this is with the handle looking back straight at ya, is this normal or something that needs to be addressed?? I have had a lot of time on a skid steer and this just seems weird to me.

sjh · Mar 31, 2017

just change the hoses. Not a big deal.

mnscruff · Mar 31, 2017

float on handle would still be in the up position changing the hoses would only allow loader to float in upper position?? correct??

JMS/.MN · Mar 31, 2017

It could be common if the controls are in front of you, more so if those controls are vertical, or on a slant dash like a JD 3020. If the console were beside you, the normal positions are reversed...ie, move the lever back to raise the loader. Kind of like fixing in your mind where the pivot point is.

mnscruff · Mar 31, 2017

JMS THANKS! That is why I love this site! A simple solution to my loader vs skid steer control dyslexia! All I need to do is fab up the loader handle from horizontal to vertical to match my skid steer, Duh, sometimes I can't see the woods due to the trees!! Forward down and pull back for up

Bob · Apr 1, 2017

Many aftermarket valves of the type used on loaders have handles with extra pivot pin holes similar the one in this photo...

<img src = "https://crossmfg.com/assets/images/hydraulics/Valves_Directional_Model-BA.jpg">

Rotate the stationary pivot 180? in relation to the valve body and use the other hole in the handle as the pivot point and the operation of the lever is reversed.

Tx Jim · Apr 1, 2017

(quoted from post at 22:30:40 03/31/17) float on handle would still be in the up position changing the hoses would only allow loader to float in upper position?? correct??

Yes changing boom cylinder hose orientation will not change float location on spool. I agree with Bob that you should try to relocate handle 180°.

PJH · Apr 1, 2017

Good post Bob!

That's too simple - I'da screwed that up and had oil on everything and still been unhappy with it.

sjh · Apr 1, 2017

That is correct. My loader is that way. Mine is factory IH. Pull handle goes up. Push goes down. Push all the way is float.

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