Quicke softdrive problem

[Mouser]

Softdrive isn't working on massey/quicke loader. Was told most likely to be burst accumulator but not sure as now and again it seems to come on. Thought it was electrical but power going and stopping as meant to at plug 4 inches from actuator.

Took actuator off and put power on and off to see if I could see/feel any movement but couldn't.
Any advice on how to proceed appreciated.

 

[Mursal]

Battery voltage across the solenoid with the solenoid connected, or use a hefty (21Watt) test bulb. The meter on its own wont test the circuit properly, especially a bad / dirty connection. You need the solenoid or bulb to load the circuit.

Solenoid probably doesn't even click

 

[DrDunc]

Unscrew the accumulators when you're in there anyway.

More than likely that at least one will be burst and full of oil.

I replaced mine and despite always switching off softride when lifting weight, they burst again within a year.

Quicke offered nothing, saying they are a wearing part.

This is the first quicke I've had, great loader, apart from the suspension and awful backup from them.

Never bothered turning off suspension on previous loaders, and it lasted the life of the boom.

 

[Will Blackburn]

There should be a very audible solenoid click.

 

[Mursal]

Accumulators available from other suppliers, just follow the spec (numbers) on the side

 

[Bullring]

Accumulators available from other suppliers, just follow the spec (numbers) on the side

They are if their available, had acculumator go on my gearbox and it was oem protected so only available from main dealer so they can charge what like as your stuffed as you can't get it anywhere else. Apparently it's becoming more common according to my local hydraulic dealer.

 

[chas]

Best soft ride I had was on a mf/quicke 895 , the 3 newer dimension type I’ve had have had crap soft ride,been really disappointed tbh only had another because it was already on the tractor (secondhand),probs go for a stoll next time

 

[fiatf130]

Is the one for changeover on third service the same if yes swap them over. Can you take the solenoid coil off and see if it is energising?

 

[Mouser]

Doesn't look the same as 3rd service, would like to try a replacement to see though.

 

[Massey6190]

Accumulator off a fusion 3 wrapper is supposed to be a good upgrade on them just have to change the fittings

 

[Frantic Farmer]

They’re new accumulators are rubbish, had 2 quicke loaders for 10 years or more with soft drive . 3rd one done three years and got 3 so far , through

 

[Frantic Farmer]

Meant to say got through 3 so far , one replaced under warranty. Very disappointed overall

 

[Mouser]

Meant to say got through 3 so far , one replaced under warranty. Very disappointed overall

Just while you're here, how is your spycamera lambing camera going. Would you recommend?

 

[Somerset Farmer]

Just had mine replaced again 4th time in 7 years if anyone has any details of any other reliable accumulators that will fit in the boom cross section as the originals please inform the forum users
Thankyou in advance

 

[Bullring]

Just had mine replaced again 4th time in 7 years if anyone has any details of any other reliable accumulators that will fit in the boom cross section as the originals please inform the forum users
Thankyou in advance

How much does an accumulator for a quicke loader cost?

 

[Massey 6470]

Softdrive isn't working on massey/quicke loader. Was told most likely to be burst accumulator but not sure as now and again it seems to come on. Thought it was electrical but power going and stopping as meant to at plug 4 inches from actuator. View attachment 756226 Took actuator off and put power on and off to see if I could see/feel any movement but couldn't.
Any advice on how to proceed appreciated.

How much movement should you see in the solenoid when powered on and off

 

[Chae1]

We must be lucky, got a quicke loader with 4.5k hours on tractor since new. No problems with accumulators.

 

[danpwll]

want a accumulator for a massey940 loader, what spec do I need as hasn't got any soft ride at moment , heard you can plumb one inline