I too have the little buck loader, around 4 years now I took and added grease fittings where they were not when I fist took ownership, I also removed all bolts and replace with pins. I now have multiple attachments I can pin on. Many are homemade attachments and or modified attachments. I also shimmed my hydraulic pump raising my x485 from 950 psi to now 1750 psi. What a difference that made. (Do at your own risk) I upgraded my tires as well from the factory 2 ply tires to 6 ply tires. What an amazing difference and stability and control.
Sometimes the lessons are taught to us the hard way but once we learn them we never forget them. I hope any one that has this setup sees your video and gets to learn the easier way Nice job and glad it all turned out well for you
I just want to thank you for all of these great videos. I just had my LBL delivered yesterday and am anxious to put it through it’s paces. Your videos gave me the confidence to pull the trigger on LBL, and I plan to continue to use them as a resource. Thanks again for sharing your experiences.
I noticed the issue of the ram spinning out due to the change on not being able to get the bucket to curl up fully. I had to also spin that back in and tighten the clamp more! Good info here for the owners.
I have JD 455 all wheel steer. I enjoy your videos. I highly recommend you purchase a ball peen hammer. A 32 ounce would have made fast work on this project. A dead blow one is highly recommended.
Drill a hole in the bolt and put a cotter pin/hitch pin in it.. or, if there's enough threads a jam nut. IF it's tight enough.. and how much is that ? I'm talking the threaded part of the cylinder if drillable.. or, simplest would be to take a chisel after you have the pinch bolt as tight as you want it and give the threads a whack as close to the nut as possible to create a jam nut type effect. With a little muscle you can still remove the bolt if needed. Same would be true for the cylinder threads although I know I lot of guys would cringe at that suggestion.. and that's assuming you can get just a few threads showing on the threaded part of the cylinder. Kudos to you for posting this.. You're the only one I've seen with this issue but the effort you made to resolve it is worthy a quick peek every time you use the machine..
BTW, I saw on another of your videos that the piston ram had worked it's way out but not noticed... there was a clear shot of the rust forming on the piston pin.. I didn't think anything of it either until I saw this video..
Personally, and it is just my opinion, I feel that this design should be changed to a shaft through a solid piece with a hole drilled in the shaft and a cotter pin inserted. Much safer that way.
Thank you for the great videos. I've got a 425 and I'm thinking about adding a loader to it. Can I ask, why you chose a Little Buck over a Buford Bucket? I'm choosing between the two. I'd appreciate your input. Thanks
Before buying my LBL in 2017, I considered all the viable alternatives at the time and concluded that for price/performance the LBL was easily the best choice. I did consider the Buford Bucket but could not get anyone to respond to my enquiries. I believe it is a nicely made loader, good for scooping and carrying, but very limited when it comes to lifting and dumping. I needed a full service FEL that could lift high enough to dump into my trailer. As you may have seen from my videos, my LBL is very versatile and I use it for clearing, digging, grading, lifting, dragging and carrying ( with Piranha tooth bar, pallet forks and log tongs). Before buying, I called Steve Persson, ( the father of the father/son owner team) and he was very helpful. I have also found them to be very responsive and supportive with their customer support. I'd recommend you give Steve or Luke a call before ordering. I have been extremely pleased with my purchase. My LBL has outperformed my expectations. I am glad you like my videos. Good luck with your decision. If you do buy a Little Buck, I am sure you will be pleased.
Please check out my other videos where I discuss the usefulness and benefits of my Piranha toothbar. This is where I purchased it: www.bxpanded.com/piranha-toothbar
Thanks for the heads up on things to monitor. I would’ve neglected to check that connection as well. What is the inner width of the bucket? I’ve ordered the little bull loader which has the same bucket, but specs say it’s 48.5”. Doesn’t say if that’s the inner width or not. I need the inner width for ordering. Thanks again!
I agree this seems like a good idea but, unfortunately, the bucket pivot mechanism does not allow room for the yoke clamp bolt to be on the upper side.
@@tesser5250 Well, I am curios what the best way to gain knowledge to work on the 425 would be. I have the opportunity to buy one for $500 but it needs some TLC, nothing too major though but do I need to get me a repair manual? There is a lot of good information here on YT but what do you suggest?
I too have the little buck loader, around 4 years now I took and added grease fittings where they were not when I fist took ownership, I also removed all bolts and replace with pins. I now have multiple attachments I can pin on. Many are homemade attachments and or modified attachments. I also shimmed my hydraulic pump raising my x485 from 950 psi to now 1750 psi. What a difference that made. (Do at your own risk) I upgraded my tires as well from the factory 2 ply tires to 6 ply tires. What an amazing difference and stability and control.
Sometimes the lessons are taught to us the hard way but once we learn them we never forget them. I hope any one that has this setup sees your video and gets to learn the easier way
Nice job and glad it all turned out well for you
Such is life - lesson learned! 😀
I just want to thank you for all of these great videos. I just had my LBL delivered yesterday and am anxious to put it through it’s paces. Your videos gave me the confidence to pull the trigger on LBL, and I plan to continue to use them as a resource. Thanks again for sharing your experiences.
I appreciate the nice feedback! So pleased the videos are helpful to you. I am sure you will find your LBL extremely useful!
I noticed the issue of the ram spinning out due to the change on not being able to get the bucket to curl up fully. I had to also spin that back in and tighten the clamp more! Good info here for the owners.
I have JD 455 all wheel steer. I enjoy your videos. I highly recommend you purchase a ball peen hammer. A 32 ounce would have made fast work on this project. A dead blow one is highly recommended.
Drill a hole in the bolt and put a cotter pin/hitch pin in it.. or, if there's enough threads a jam nut. IF it's tight enough.. and how much is that ? I'm talking the threaded part of the cylinder if drillable.. or, simplest would be to take a chisel after you have the pinch bolt as tight as you want it and give the threads a whack as close to the nut as possible to create a jam nut type effect. With a little muscle you can still remove the bolt if needed. Same would be true for the cylinder threads although I know I lot of guys would cringe at that suggestion.. and that's assuming you can get just a few threads showing on the threaded part of the cylinder. Kudos to you for posting this.. You're the only one I've seen with this issue but the effort you made to resolve it is worthy a quick peek every time you use the machine..
BTW, I saw on another of your videos that the piston ram had worked it's way out but not noticed... there was a clear shot of the rust forming on the piston pin.. I didn't think anything of it either until I saw this video..
Next time you hammer on a bolt, thread a nut on the end to ensure you won't mushroom the end of the bolt and damage the threads.
I think we all know this, but I'm sure we've all ruined a bolt that same way
@@bruceco.8524 No, common sense.
@@joemamaluc312 I'm in awe man. Go get it!
I don't think you really know a machine, until you bust the s**t out of it, and put it back together LOL
Have you ever had one of these 425s and this loader? I have, and it is fun. Fun enough to write about and play with, IMO
Personally, and it is just my opinion, I feel that this design should be changed to a shaft through a solid piece with a hole drilled in the shaft and a cotter pin inserted. Much safer that way.
Another item to check when doing maintenance work, loctite on the bolt threads, maybe?
That's possible but you have to make sure the pinch is tight enough. And how tight is tight ?
Maybe could add a jam nut on the threads behind the fitting.
Thank you for the great videos. I've got a 425 and I'm thinking about adding a loader to it. Can I ask, why you chose a Little Buck over a Buford Bucket? I'm choosing between the two. I'd appreciate your input. Thanks
Before buying my LBL in 2017, I considered all the viable alternatives at the time and concluded that for price/performance the LBL was easily the best choice. I did consider the Buford Bucket but could not get anyone to respond to my enquiries. I believe it is a nicely made loader, good for scooping and carrying, but very limited when it comes to lifting and dumping. I needed a full service FEL that could lift high enough to dump into my trailer. As you may have seen from my videos, my LBL is very versatile and I use it for clearing, digging, grading, lifting, dragging and carrying ( with Piranha tooth bar, pallet forks and log tongs). Before buying, I called Steve Persson, ( the father of the father/son owner team) and he was very helpful. I have also found them to be very responsive and supportive with their customer support. I'd recommend you give Steve or Luke a call before ordering. I have been extremely pleased with my purchase. My LBL has outperformed my expectations. I am glad you like my videos. Good luck with your decision. If you do buy a Little Buck, I am sure you will be pleased.
Very helpful video! Do you find the teeth on your loader helpful? And where did you purchase them?
Please check out my other videos where I discuss the usefulness and benefits of my Piranha toothbar. This is where I purchased it:
www.bxpanded.com/piranha-toothbar
Thanks for the heads up on things to monitor. I would’ve neglected to check that connection as well. What is the inner width of the bucket? I’ve ordered the little bull loader which has the same bucket, but specs say it’s 48.5”. Doesn’t say if that’s the inner width or not. I need the inner width for ordering. Thanks again!
Ok, measuring from the mid-point up the sides, the inside of my LBL bucket is 48 1/8".
Tesser52 Perfect!! Thank you so much!! Happy tractoring! And happy Father’s Day!
You could flip the threaded yoke over so the clamping bolt would be on the top side and easier to check.
I agree this seems like a good idea but, unfortunately, the bucket pivot mechanism does not allow room for the yoke clamp bolt to be on the upper side.
@@tesser5250 ....oh ok. I appreciate your videos. I am almost done building my own little buck loader for my 445.
great video. next time put the nut back on rhe end of the bolt and grab a chunk of wood and a much bigger hammer. save the bolt and time.
If I buy one now I know to drill it out and put a pin through it, double nut it or weld a spot I can get to to grind if I have to take it off...
Get a small torch. Heat is your friend.
I really like this channel but I have some questions. Is it possible to message you?
I am always happy to try and answer questions via the comments. That way, other viewers can benefit, or offer suggestions...
@@tesser5250 Well, I am curios what the best way to gain knowledge to work on the 425 would be. I have the opportunity to buy one for $500 but it needs some TLC, nothing too major though but do I need to get me a repair manual? There is a lot of good information here on YT but what do you suggest?