Retrofitting softride to a loader

[Xiaomi]

Hi,

Would anyone be able to upload some photos of how they retrofitted a softride to a front loader?
Can they go anywhere in the circuit or must it be connected in a specific place?

Is there much of a difference between those with 2 bottles - presume they are of differing pressures for unloaded and loaded operation.

 

[carbonfibre farmer]

@Nearly has done this...I think?

 

[flywheel]

When I bought my new Q50 loader, the soft drive was fitted by dealer when I went to pick it up.. Q50 has 2 bottles. What make & model of loader do you have

 

[ffukedfarmer]

I bought the kit from the dealer for my Massey (quicke) loader. It was a few years ago now but wasn’t stupid money.

 

[Nearly]

I plumbed this into lift circuit. It doesn't reall matter where as hydraulics rely on the pressure being transmitted through the system.
I must have dropped lucky. Nice when loader empty, visible bounce when lifting 3 bales haylage.

 

[Party Pete]

Adrian on ifarmwefarm (YouTube) has a video on fitting this

 

[Xiaomi]

When I bought my new Q50 loader, the soft drive was fitted by dealer when I went to pick it up.. Q50 has 2 bottles. What make & model of loader do you have

It's a Chillton MX40-85.

 

[Sausage]

As per nearly you can fit it anywhere just with a tee and accumulator. You can make it more complicated by adding in a valve or solenoid

Some loaders have 2 accumulators, one on the down side of the system, and another on the up side to take the bounce out.

 

[e3120]

A valve, ideally automatically opened at speed, would be a good idea. On pallet work it is very easy to slide out with some weight on and the forks jump up and puncture a couple of bags.

 

[Xiaomi]

As per nearly you can fit it anywhere just with a tee and accumulator. You can make it more complicated by adding in a valve or solenoid

Some loaders have 2 accumulators, one on the down side of the system, and another on the up side to take the bounce out.

I thought the 2 accumulators were 1 low pressurised for unloaded bounce and then a higher pressurised one that takes over for loaded bounce?

 

[Sausage]

Some might, but there is one on each side of the circuit on my quicke. I believe some have 3or 4 accumulators for your reason. However not had a problem with the single accumulator on the up circuit and works with various loads on the loader. Needs right precharge obviously. Think it’s 20bar on ours.

 

[Universe]

I thought the 2 accumulators were 1 low pressurised for unloaded bounce and then a higher pressurised one that takes over for loaded bounce?

And some the two are set to different pressures on the same circuit, to provide progressive damping, for when you don't spot that feckin great big pothole in the road... and the tractor trys to throw u out of the roof hatch

 

[Xiaomi]

And some the two are set to different pressures on the same circuit, to provide progressive damping, for when you don't spot that feckin great big pothole in the road... and the tractor trys to throw u out of the roof hatch

That's the type I'm thinking about.

 

[biggles]

Any recommendations where to get bits or kits from?

 

[Xiaomi]

I was looking at these ones, but I think a dual accumulator setup would be better:

DH Farm Machinery Accumulator

QTP Accumulator

 

[gmgmgm]

Any recommendations where to get bits or kits from?

Hydraulic Megastore has them online. I can't find them at Parquip.

 

[Xiaomi]

@gmgmgm - is it only bits that Hydraulic Megastore do? I took a look but no kits were showing up.

 

[AdamHoggard]

Loader suspension damper kit - Agrimate

Long description Front loader damping system FLDS 2002 12V Application Front loader Front lift units Consists of Aluminium block 2 accumulators 2 manually operated shut-off valves Electrical 2/2 valve Technical information Accumulator charge: 15 or 25 bar 24 VDC available on request Long...

agri-mate.co.uk

 

[Nearly]

I've just bid them and bought this on ebay for a front linkage.

Genuine MCHALE Hydraulic Accumulator CVA03011 | eBay

MCHALE Hydraulic Accumulator - CVA03011. Part Number -CVA03011. Our claim process is very simple and hassle-free. We will do our best to help you in dispelling any doubts you may have. Newton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8HA.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Xiaomi]

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I plumbed this into lift circuit. It doesn't reall matter where as hydraulics rely on the pressure being transmitted through the system.
I must have dropped lucky. Nice when loader empty, visible bounce when lifting 3 bales haylage.

@Nearly - what is the size/volume is your accumulator and what was the precharge? Simple setup - you not have a tap on it?