Hidden Front End Loader Function? Tractor tips and tricks. Kubota B2601. MCG video #29

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Check out the update to this video here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYelaHaApcyWodU

[@terrencekeefe1808]

Thanks. Pretty obvious now that you showed us. 😊

[@traktorworks3200]

the presenter has a great personal manner. confident. pleasent. reassuring knowledgeable. easy to listen to. calming

[@t26803]

you must be a woman no man would ever say that even if it's true.

[@VibeVideoProductionsBrownsburg]

Very good. Reminds me of Fred Rodgers.

[@jlsmed]

On your Kubota the first control handle position (fast ) dump takes the oil coming out of the bottom of your tip cylinders and ADDS it to the oil going into the other end . This makes the cylinder move much faster but cylinder force is then (piston end diameter area minus rod end diameter area) so it won’t pick up the tractor. The “hidden function “ lets the cylinder rod end oil go directly back to the oil tank and the cylinder piston end gets full system pressure. (Slower but more force) The fast cylinder movement is called a regeneration circuit if anyone wants to better understand it.

[@AD-hr4is]

Now why is it that HG tv or DIY tv doesn't have a series of compact or sub compact tractor show. You have the talent to do such a show. Your voice is pleasant. You make a good host.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for your very kind comments. Much appreciated! -Ed

[@theeasternfront6436]

The best use of this function is to set the heel of the bucket on the ground, then roll the toe/blade down, this will level the bucket, then use the float function to clean the ground off going forward without digging.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Absolutely! Thanks much!

[@dmaifred]

Was hoping that might be an option. Dealer always insisted it was self levi g but then this was i reference to the bucket high in the air to stop dumping the load on the driver. I always hoped the bucket could self level on the ground for flattering skimming like a skid steer. Maybe im actually in luck.

[@donmccollough4254]

I’ve been on these tractors for years, and it amazes me at how many tricks you can still learn. Thanks for the great video

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@steliandone4078]

I like the tractor a lot. I need it to load up my bee hives and other stuff. How much can be used one? Or use?

[@zigzag8429]

Good Morning! Great video! I have had my B2601 for over a year and never knew about that part of the FEL function. Had other tractors in the past that might of had same and never knew. Folks like me, retired and to impatient to read the manual thoroughly, appreciate folks like you that do. Keep up the good work.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much. Glad to have helped. Much appreciated.

[@hobbithabits2806]

Thanks Ed. I had not ran across that explanation in my seemingly endless viewing of these videos as I prepare to plant my seat in a new compact tractor. Very good to know. Best.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. -Ed

[@keithrayeski6417]

I’m a Kioti guy…gotta check that. My third function for my grapple is live all the time. Great stuff Ed!! Keep it coming!!

[@tomcangemi1045]

Thank you for posting these well produced and informative videos. You assume we know nothing - and for newbie tractor owners like me this is essential. Congratulations on earning a decent number of followers.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I appreciate your kind and supportive comments. Thanks for watching! -Ed

[@jasonkimmel3061]

This guy is the Mr. Rogers of the tractor world.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for your kind comment, Jason.

[@theonerealgreenman]

He does sound like him. It's nice flash back to the good old days

[@ottostasi8226]

I've owned my kubota L 3400 for over 5 years and was unaware of this . Thank you for the video

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi Otto. It's not standard on all tractors but I hope it works for you! Thank you. -Ed

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great job, My Cluttered Garage. 242 THOUSAND views. Unbelievable. Way to find a topic that really is of interest! As a fellow small rural living KZbin channel, we're very proud of you! Congrats!!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much. It seems that a lot of folks didn’t know about this position, so I’m glad to have shared it. I’m also glad to be in the rural youtuber club. Keep up the great work! -Ed

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks, Ed!

[@realstihl2105]

I ran compact tractors for years and never new that pretty cool. Thanks

[@kellygb9278]

I have the 2023 JD1025R, when I was using my grappler to clear my woods, I kept running into this 'Hidden' feature of my loader. Until I watched your clip, I wasn't even aware of what was happening to my loader. I thought it was a flaw in my hydraulics. Heaven knows the Little guy is underpowered in trying to do two functions at once! So I really was flummoxed at how to get the grappler to lift & curl without having to wait for it to finish a very slow movement then activate the second movement

[@a_farm_west_of_boring]

Great info. Have been driving Kubot since 1981! Never failed.

[@BoxTruckVagabond]

The grapple information was awesome. I knew about the float function but, my 2502 doesn't have the R2 function. Oh well. Great video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@rp1645]

Thank you for showing the details of the other function. YES people will miss that going through the operator manual. Great demonstration of function in the dirt. Actually showing what the front bucket does.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for your kind comments. Glad it helped. -Ed

[@ericwalters3426]

I could backgrade with the bucket like that for days. Yah theres a lot more power in low gear when using the bucket. Our Kubota is about 15 years old, but what a precious little machine.

[@randthompson5716]

I use it as you've shown for an approximate bucket level indicator. Fine tuning sometimes required. (4in1 combination bucket. For dozer blade pitch but mainly pinch pulling brush, roots, picking rocks, trees or whatever primary adjustment). Great channel! Great content! Keep it up. 👍

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Rand Thompson - very nice! Thanks for watching, and for your kind comments.

[@kagnewmp12]

I'm glad I found this cause I tried to raise my tires off the ground with the bucket flat to no avail but thanks to you I figured it out. I wanted to mention something else about our BX tractors and it's about attaching a BXxpanded Under Armor skid plate. I don't have a mower deck on my 1880 so when I attempted to lower my mounting arms they simply would not drop down and I tried over and over. The solution came from watching an old video and what the guy had to do was just grab the arms and pull them down. It just didn't have enough weight to drop by themselves. A simple solution to a simple problem.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Sometimes the answer is hidden in plain sight! Thanks for watching. -Ed

[@captainkepcon8194]

Okay you definitely get a thumbs up on this one. I've had my Kubota BX23 for 17 years now and had no idea it did that. I didn't even see it in the manual.

[@HigherPhoto]

Save yourself time. Fast forward to 6:50 to learn the “trick”

[@kristop64089]

No shit lol

[@Camz316]

Thank you it’s annoying to watch a 10 min video to get 30 seconds of information!

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

I love you man

[@justinjustin337]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@johnholdson7630]

But he won’t get credit for 10min

[@KubotaTractorTherapy]

I remember watching this video way back, and today I see it on my KZbin sidebar as a suggested video.... I look... say what ? ⚠1.1 million views ! Just amazing !!!! 🙂

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Who’d a thunk? Thank you 😄

[@KubotaTractorTherapy]

@@MyClutteredGarage Yup pretty impressive ! 🙂

[@davidb9323]

I remember calling the dealer about the hidden function because coming from skidsteers I was used to the power of the arm’s lifting the machine.

[@larslarson6500]

Very nice presentation.. Never my main job, but spent a lot of years in the fertilizer business. Front end loaders were used many hours to move the fertilizers from the bins to the mixer. This "hidden function" wasn't on any of our loaders to my knowledge. I can see it would make the job easier to have the proper angle on the lower part of the bucket so you get a full bucket each time. The key is to have the bottom of the bucket as close to parallel the floor (ground) as possible for maximum efficiency.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much.

[@pattriat4701]

NOW I understand why my dump position is sooo slow!! Thanks (from a newbie) for the KISS!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Very good information Ed. Another thing that I have noticed is how smooth the Kubota loader valve operates. If you get the chance to ever run other brands that friends or neighbors own, you will see very quickly what I am talking about.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for the tip! I've heard that said before and I'd definitely like to opportunity to compare!

[@TheRonald6524]

Excellent tip!!! It really helped!!! Just got my first tractor 👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Same as yours. B2601 I’ve had it a week. Love it so far!!!!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Ron. Be sure to check out the update. The link is in the description. Congrats on the new B2601. -Ed

[@reidcoleman1568]

Thanks for this. I operate my father-in-law's tractor, and I don't know what he did with the manual. I discovered the float by accident, but the R1 and R2 and new ones for me.

[@sktech76]

I accidentally discovered R2 on my bx23s when I first started using it. Good stuff! Thanks!

[@jimstrnad9771]

I went out right away after the video. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbylibertini]

Did not know that about the dump position! Thanks! Now it'll look like I know what I'm doing!

[@FredMiller]

Great tip. My 480 John Deere compact tractor has that feature as well. Another cool use for this is lifting the front end to work on front tires and or spindles.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good to know, Fred. I've wondered if that's a universal function, or Kubota specific.

[@59Timk]

Just picked up my B2601. I get a kick out of your videos. I like some of the things you have done. Very cool. Keep up the good work sir.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Tim Kienitz - congrats on the B2601. You’ll love it. Thanks very much! -Ed

[@Keith_White]

I bought a new B2601 a couple of months ago mainly to mow the yard using a 3 point finish mower. I had them take the loader off since I already have a large Case and a John Deere with loaders. The Kubota guy said that was the first one he ever sold without a loader.

[@randthompson5716]

I love my 3 pt mower. If you back under to trim, replace the snap pins w cotter keys. Trust me 😉

[@Keith_White]

@@randthompson5716 I read that same tip somewhere when I was researching what mower I wanted so that was the first thing I did when I got the mower.

[@jimg5703]

I really like your videos they have been a big help to me as this is the little tractor that I have and so far just love!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@PoisonShot20]

Question? Did you compared yours with the BX23s, prior to buy it? I'm on the fence, between both models. I can't have a too heavy tractor, my ground is very soft, specialy during rain season, but I hate the ground clearance and FL lifting capacity on the BX23s. I never seen both models side by side , with Backhoe,Loader & Belly mower, to compare sizes. Price is crazy too on the B2601. Apreciate your imput.

[@terryfender9493]

Excellent presentation that showed me just how useful a grapple will be on my new Kubota. Thanks for a job well done including additional safety and user tips.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!

[@fishman2951]

The grapple on my 03 is also my favorite attachment.

[@finallyitsed2191]

I'm not sure what the purpose of the hidden dump feature is, but it's good to know. My brother has a Kubota B2650 HST so I'll be sure to let him know about that. His backhoe attachment has very little power though and stalls the engine if he tries to dig or pull out shrubs. Maybe there's a "hidden" lever somewhere that will make it dig like a CAT 352F. BTW, your video was really well put together and I'm sure helped a lot of people new to small tractors. Kudos!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@danielchambers1958]

I had seen that function in my manual, but did not see a need for it. Thanks!

[@Hunterworks]

I agree, can't think what you would do with it

[@lindagood5279]

I see your using the kubota, I am trying to decide which "brand" to purchase and everybody has their info. And reason for using what they have. I have 4 acres and will need a tractor for grading a driveway (with a crown), fencing & post holes, hauling & moving gravel, dirt etc, and a little bit of trenching. With that being said, I am open for all comments and suggestions (without a dealer "pushing" their product) to help me make a decision. I am wanting to hear the actual pros & cons from small tractor users for help...thanks in advance

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi Linda. I like my Kubota, but I'm not brand-loyal. I tend to think that you can't really make a bad choice. It's more important to get the right sized machine for your application. I also have 4 acres, and the B2601 is a great fit. There are times I'd like something bigger, but overall its just right. I do much of the same as you, so you may want to consider the LX2601 which offers a bit more capacity and power at the PTO. For me, the Kubota was in the right price range. I also wanted to stay with a trusted name brand for resale value. Good luck with your search! Join us Mondays at 7pm Eastern time for an interactive livestream. You can ask questions in the live chat and get lots of great advice. Thanks for watching! -Ed

[@daddio7249]

If you have not bought yet my advise is to drive all the brands. I borrowed my neighbor's Kubota to spread a load of shell rock on my driveway. My right leg was worn out by the time I got done from having to hold my foot up to work the foot treadle. I then bought my own John Deere 1023E. It has two pedals side by side, the inside pedal is forward and the other back. Much easier on my leg and foot. Also look for differences in like models. The JD 1025R was just a few thousand more but had features like a suspension seat and tilt steering wheel. Also a position set on the power lift instead of a simple raise or lower.

[@bendoucette3530]

Thank you my friend, It is a good day when I learn something. I am continuously amazed at how much the B2601 can do. Take care, Ben from Nova Scotia

[@MyClutteredGarage]

You and me both! Great to hear from you. Thank you. -Ed

[@nicholaspowell9813]

The hidden function was helpful for me. I recall seeing that bit in the manual, but never really thought much about it.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks, Nicholas. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. -Ed

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Ed! Excellent overview and explanation of the loader functionality on the B2601. Good stuff!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

GP Outdoors - thanks very much GP! I’d imagine your LX functions the same?

[@BlueRidgeGuy]

Great find, it'll come in very handy while doing maintenance, using jackstands for safety of course.

[@J.L.AWLMAN]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been running equipment since I was 12 years old and I never knew that. Thanks again good job!

[@ddsharpening]

Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try my BX23s tomorrow. My 3rd function works a little different, on button like yours and one button, you hold the button and move the stick left or right and it closes the grapple (my favorite attachment too!) release the button and you get the curl function.

[@rodbagley1686]

How do you like your 23s? Thinking on getting one. Order now 2 to 3 months out.

[@ddsharpening]

@@rodbagley1686 love my BX23s, it works great for the property I have. No issues at all, just over 200 hours.

[@rodbagley1686]

@@ddsharpening keep looking at the pamphlets. None around to see first hand.

[@agrovett]

my bx23s will lift the front end all day......i dont believe there is a second position for the bucket roll....wierd

[@petercraw8188]

I am very happy to find your videos and subscribed immediately. We love our Kubota BX 1880. It is a huge time saver and back saver. I’ll be watching all your videos. They are much better than most. Keep up the good work.

[@hwayneorr7532]

Thanks!!! My tractor didn't come with loader, but I added one. Learned something useful today. Thanks a lot.

[@DickHowe-c5q]

My Yanmar has same function. Being new to tractor ownership, I read the manual. Great find though! Thanks for explaining the 3rd function and how that goes.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@BrentConwaylds]

Thanks for this tip. I have a Kubota BX23s and also getting a B2601 this week so this tip will be very helpful. Thanks again, love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Brent Conway - much appreciated. Congrats on the B2601!

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

Good morning 🙏 🌄 I bought a tractor for the farm, and really learning how to use it, thanks for the great information...

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations and thanks for watching!

[@dmcmanus3]

Just got a Kubota BX23S and your videos are very helpful! thank you for posting

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, and congratulations!

[@joels7605]

Huh. I have this tractor and I had no idea that R2 feature existed. Interesting. Thanks!

[@craigdreisbach5956]

Just discovered your channel today and subscribed. What I learned from Good Works Tractor is that 75% of the grapples he has sold in the last year is the the Brush Crusher by Westendorf. The power beyond kit was no longer available for my JD 1070 (1990) and so adding the 3rd function would cost an additional $1,000 to the cost of a usual grapple. The Brush Crusher doesn't require any other hydraulics other than raise/lower/curl/dump. I was skeptical at first, but the KZbin videos were convincing. I purchased one in April and it's fantastic. I am not affiliated with Westendorf or Good Works Tractor. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards, Craig

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi Craig. I appreciate your comments. I've seen a few videos with the Brush Crusher but honestly haven't given it that much attention. I guess it works like a manual "thumb" on a backhoe? I've been chatting with Good Works about joining one of my livestreams. Hoping we can coordinate it by the end of summer or fall, so stay tuned! Thank you. -Ed

[@craigdreisbach5956]

@@MyClutteredGarage Actually it duplicates the thumb by using the stock mechanical arms of the loader such that it changes the crushing pressure depending on the curl position of the bucket. It's kind of a "gee whiz" thing, like "how did they think of that". As you lift the bucket and "curl" it in, the mechanical arms cause the upper and lower jaws to encircle the brush, limbs or branches. It kind of baffles my mind on who could think of it. It's available in black, kubota orange and john deere green. So ultimately, you're only using your normal bucket controls, but it acts like you have a thumb or third function. It saved me the hassle of playing with the hydraulic hoses and a diverter valve, and also the additional expense. I really enjoy your channel and feel we're like minded in our approach to things. I live in Vermont on 128 wooded acres and uneven landscape so cutting up downed trees and using a grapple has been lifesaving for my back, etc. Kind regards, Craig

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@craigdreisbach5956 Very cool! And 128 acres makes my mouth water :)

[@craigdreisbach5956]

@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks

[@tominsc9909]

First position is regenerative or "quick dump" which is where pressure is directed to both sides of the cylinders. Since the side that doesn't have the rod has more surface area it extends the cylinder. What ends up happening is the fluid from the rod end goes to the valve then to the other side of the cylinders instead of going to the tank as normal, thus extending the cylinder faster. This is so the weight of the load doesn't dump the bucket faster than the hydraulics, but isn't as strong as it would be without the quick dump. With quick dump it's only going to be as strong as a cylinder that's the diameter of the rod. The second position is the normal extend function. Not all tractors have this. My MX5200 has quick dump but not the second position, and I have no trouble lifting my tractor with the dump function.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Tom. That's a great explanation. Much appreciated. -Ed

[@mattbachman5291]

Not sure your year, mine is 2017 or 18, i will check mine tonight.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video. I wish my 3rd function was on the loader control rather than a separate lever I look forward to watching your channel grow

[@jamescumbo1928]

I have a Legrand L 3450 and I have a frame mounted fron blade for smoothing dirt and plowing snow. I couldn't get it to angle to the right and that's when I found out about the detent valve. Now that I know about it I can swing my blade from side to side easily. I love my tractor and I love my blade as I can manipulate snow right where I want it. Then with 2 pins ilock the tripping part and it turns it into a solid blade for dirt. I can actually get the pot holes out of my driveway when I catch it early in the year. Otherwise my driveway gets so hard that with down pressure and front end off the ground I just scrap about 1/4 of an inch at a time. Box scraper won't break through but backhoe will. Lol.. thanks for the tip. I had to have a service call to find it out.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!

[@kittyg122]

Tractor Bob Ross. Smooth listening 👌

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I make plenty of happy little accidents. Thank you for watching. 😄

[@bobbylibertini]

If he has any accidents..let's hope they're "happy accidents"! :D

[@Neilson-ve9si]

Thank you, brother I just bought my l2501 smoker I'll try that function tomorrow. I had a l47 back in 2012 wondering if it had this function. Thanks again sir

[@bigsteve777able]

just got new iseki with front loader grab and forks.so picking up bits from you Japanese same as yours main two producers in japan i think, one of the few country's in the world that still know what quality means.

[@gman7640]

The function is called fluid regeneration and has been used for a very long time. When you operate a valve in the regen position, you send hydraulic fluid to both the rod side and the piston side of they cylinder. The difference in area between the piston side and the rod side of the cylinder is exactly the area occupied by the rod. This means the cylinder will extend out faster but will have less power because of the smaller effective area of the piston on the extension side.

[@PurpleNovember]

Might want to read up on that a little. Regen is diverting oil from rod end to barrel end so it dumps faster.

[@gman7640]

@@PurpleNovemberyes. Buy opening the passage way to both sides of the cyl. the bigger side pushes oil to the rod side making it dumb faster but it will be less strong. This happens because you are using a cyl. That has a single rod. This does not work on a double rod cyl and does not work on hyd motors. Nice try stumping me but I actually teach this for a living.

[@PurpleNovember]

@@gman7640 I get what you’re saying but there’s a bit more going on around the spools than simply directing flow on both sides. Unless that’s exactly what is done on these cheapies?

[@gman7640]

@@PurpleNovember on the economic valves. Yes. Simple as that

[@PurpleNovember]

@@gman7640 Wow! So the manufacturer bets on limited use to keep temperatures and cavitation damaged from being much of an issue?

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[@MrTks1959]

I've known about the intermediate position on the dump function, but I never thought about using it with the bucket on the ground the way you described it. I always just thought about it as Fast Dump and Slow Dump. Because all the hydraulic functions on the loader use the same pump (I would have to go back to the manual to confirm that), you should be able to slow the grapple by combining the action with other loader functions.

[@shoestringeng6473]

Nice Vajayo! Not sure if I ever would have found that future on my own. I probably use my L4200 less than 50 hours a year so this was very helpful!!!!!

[@timziegler9358]

You do a great job clearly explaining the features of the loader operation. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so very much. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@Ai2Products]

Great video, I guess I didn't catch your name. This is a features that is actually on the BX as well, but like yourself and the vast majority of people it get overlooked. I found it on the BX I had by accident. So I think this is sort of a float with light pressure but to get full pressure you have to go all the way. I now have the same machine you have here the B2601 with the backhoe and truly love the machine. I makes the BX feel like a toy I hate to say. BUt it is an amazing machine and just does things so so little effort in comparison. But great video and I'll have to check out your other videos as well to see what you all have done with your machine. Thanks!! Tony!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Tony. The B2601 is a great machine. If anything, at times I wouldn’t mind something a bit bigger, but it does all I need. I’ll check out your channel too. Thanks again! -Ed

[@Ai2Products]

@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks for the quick Comment Ed!!! I don't get back to people as quickly like this. To many irons in the fire all the time. But ya I been a big BX guy and obviously have products for these machines but working on new stuff for the B01 machines now too! So if you have any things you can think of it needs let me know. But would be nice to chat with you over the phone one day as well.

[@whataboutbob7967]

It's called regenerative hydraulics. you have a valve block with a regen circuit, either in the spool valve or external. It allows a smaller pump to increase ram speed on extension.

[@markfranco3690]

Glad I got the MX4500, although a smaller unit like that would be fun to play with for small work.

[@mattbachman5291]

Loven my MX5200 too.

[@lukebrwntube]

Huh, I started watching thinking “what could he possibly teach me about a tractor loader that I don’t already know” well, I was completely wrong. I never knew that was there and am glad to have that stashed away in my bag of tricks now. Great video sir!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@johnambro7181]

I'm always learning with my b2650 , now another nugget of knowledge. Cheers

[@MyClutteredGarage]

There's always more to learn, right? Thanks for watching!

[@karengauvreau7004]

Thanks for that info I have a kubota b 2650 that I bought new 6 years ago and did not know about that function until your video bye the way this is the third kubota tractor I’ve owned and I would never buy anything else

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Love my Kubota too!

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

If you have a kubota backhoe, when you pull back on both controllers at once it draws straight back evenly.

[@daveman5860]

Excellent video and demonstration. I have an l3400. Wow these manuals they give you really suck sometimes. So vague. Right now looking into getting a service manual for my Kubota l series. Of which why did not Charlie get one, when he bought the tractor? 🥴)) I'm going over all the required maintenance right now. Just finished the fuel filter and engine oil change and filters. Also clean the radiator and air intake and air filter. Next will be the replace hydraulic filters. So for now I am rummaging through KZbin for all these L series help!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Dave. That's the great thing about youtube. You can find almost anything you need. Thanks for watching! -Ed

[@donaldtaylor5358]

Yeah my father-in-law always had 60 to 70s 50 maybe two wheel drive and loaders it was always nice to have a lot of power in the bucket because you got stuck a lot now it's not so much necessary but it is nice to have some power in the bucket

[@ritterjon]

💥 I had no idea that added additional power to that loader bucket. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing that with us all. I see this video did very well and pushed you well over the 1k mark. Congratulation on growing your channel. Hope it continues to do well for you. *Keep on tractoring!*

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@aaron-dd5zr]

I use different equipment here and their. I have Kubota on my “ bucket list”. I have my Kubota Zero Turn Commercial use, love it. Feel like I just some training for watching

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from chihuahua mexico, thank you for the video, is going to be helpful, by the time I buy my tractor 👍😃👍, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

juantransportador - hope you get one soon! Thank you.

[@juantransportador]

Thank you 👍😃👍

[@geetergod1]

You have that Mr. Rogers quality about you. Very easy to listen to and you could tell me the Earth was flat and i'd believe you. I have an old Kubota L3300 i'll have to try this with.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s very kind and much appreciated. By the way, the earth is definitely not flat 😄

[@KurtVanCleave]

Nice video and great information Ed! I'll have to check mine for that feature AS SOON AS i REBUILD A PISTON LOL!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Uh oh!

[@Joe-xl6vw]

Like the channel. You’re the Mr Rogers of Kubota tractors!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks, neighbor! 😄

[@vickysews]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, and for a clear and to-the-point demonstration and commentary. I knew my tractor had that ability to lock the bucket, but I was told it was for "parking" it. I have been doing the levelling the "hard way" for several years by manually adjusting the height of the loader. I can't wait to try this "hidden" function on spreading some mulch!

[@saltysteel3996]

The right movement on the stick is Dump, push it more to the right is called Quick Dump. My bucket can lift my tractor without going all the way over to the quick dump spot.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks @Salty Steel. I guess it’s opposite on some. Mine is definitely quick dump to the right, and slower further right. Appreciate your comments. -Ed

[@charlesgray8307]

I have a 2005 Kubota BX23 and it does not have that function per the owners manual. However, I can lift the front wheels by lowering the bucket level to the ground and then curling it downward :-)

[@cedargrovefarmgoats]

I just bought one of these. Thanks for the amazing tips!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations and thanks for watching!

[@seanwahl1000]

Thanks for the tip! Also, I haven't had a chance yet to try out your trick with the 455 rancher but we will be braking out the saws next week after the rain so I will let you know. Thank you.

[@billvilla7799]

Well done...a good video. I just traded in my 2005 BX2230 for an LX3310...can't wait to pick it up!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. And congrats on the LX3310!

[@billvilla7799]

@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks! I just found your channel and find it very enjoyable...just finished watching the LED light installation.

[@berk3695]

I’ve had mine 3.5 years and never knew that! Great information, thanks.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Berk - crazy right? Thanks for watching.

[@nickkotlowski9059]

It is not a slower function the have that on the compact tractors so when loading the bucket you don't dig holes by pushing past r1 it closes the relief valve and lets more pressure into cylinders

[@Henning_S.]

Nope, it is always the same pressure, it just uses more area of the hydraulic cylinder. In R1 there is pressure on both sides of the piston, it moves out pretty fast because the pushing side has more surface area than the pulling side, and because the oil lines are connected, the oil which gets pushed out of the pulling side of the cylinder travels through the lines to the pushing side and makes the movement quicker. In R2 there is only pressure on the pushing side of the piston and the oil which gets pushed out of the pulling side of the cylinder gets drained into the oil reservoir, so the whole surface area of the piston is used to push, which is making it slow but powerful.

[@Henning_S.]

@@DeanLangley I am sure it works like this! Of course it would also be possible to do this with a flow limiter, but that would be very inefficient and you can also use the regular valve to reduce the speed by just moving the lever a little bit. It is better and easier to use the full oil flow for the slow and powerful movement and just connect the oil pressure to both ends of the cylinder to allow an extra fast movement. They do the same on high quality log splitters to move the piston very quick to the wood and then you switch to the slow and powerful "gear" to split the wood, sometimes they even switch automatically from fast to slow when they touch the wood, That can be done with a simple check valve and a pressure relief valve which is set to a pretty low pressure which is just above the pressure which is needed to move the piston without any load. Some power steerings also work with this principle, just for another reason: since these double acting cylinders always move retract faster than they push, they connect both lines for the push stroke to make it exactly as fast as the retracting stroke. Of course they need special double acting cylinders with a piston rod that has exactly half the surface area of the actual piston. Of course that is not necessary when a cylinder with rods on both sides is used...

[@allenhuckabee3764]

Would have never known. I have had my Kubota for three years and did nit know that. Thanks

[@adow7382]

Had my BX23s for a few days now and was having trouble back dragging. No clue about the float feature....time to read the manual.......Thank You.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

You’ll be a pro in no time! Thanks for watching. -Ed

[@jamescarnell9529]

8/15/24 4:45 pm. I bought a used Kubota without an owner’s manual and had that function figured out in only a few minutes. No manual required

[@dhenschel4]

Thanks for the video. The 5th function is really an on-off switch, not a variable flow control as through the other 4 functons. They were able to add the 5th function electronically without changing out the shift lever and all the hydraulic controls under it. The electric buttons trigger on/off valves which operate the grapple (in this case). I would suspect they will add some pot switches or similar in the future to allow you to adjust the flow of the 5th function switches, or maybe some better idea.

[@tempboy99]

Thanks Ed. Neat tip. My BX works the same way (just went out and tried it).

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Tony G - very nice!

[@MoreRockLessStocks]

The Mr. Rogers of kubotas

[@BD-ki3vv]

I believe the far right position on SCV is called regenerative flow. I believe the main intention for this is for faster dumping. In my experience faster dumping is not really evident at idle rpm but dumping speed increases as RPMs are increased

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir 😊 Great explanation video about the FEL 👍 and the hidden fonction Yes in deed you are very close to your 1 k Sir Keep up the outstanding works and have a great week Cheers !!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much Dave. You were an early subscriber! 👍

[@larrycainjr]

Just checked...999 subscribers! Time to celebrate, Ed!

[@snuggs3126]

This was on side of a how to I was watching. I have a Kubota and had 10 minutes so I watched. That interesting function BUT I like the review of the float function. I have used to scoop and level forward but did not think about the reverse and smooth. The visual made since.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.

[@seijirou302]

The purpose is to allow you to match the bucket to the ground angle in front of you. If you want to scoop without digging a hole. Or if you want to back drag material even with some other level.