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Upgrading John Deere (FEL) Loader Cylinders Part 1

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Uploaded by on Oct 22, 2010

In this video I replace the OEM cylinders on my John Deere 420 Loader with oversized cylinders from Surplus Center that I have modified. This is the first of two parts.

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  • way did you change out you hydraulic cylinders on the replacement cylinders the comment was made to the size dia of rod & dia of barrel hydraulics work on pressure X by area with the larger rod you get less area =less working area -less force.in sted of cutting up the new cylinders rotate cylinder so the hydraulic port where at the six clock position and they would have fitted running hoses to the bottom

  • @1snappytom @1snappytom Hi: I am not sure that I understand your question but here is a try. Yes the rod is larger and takes up more area but it is still 18% more than OEM cylinders. 18% more on the pull and 30% more on the push. I wanted the thicker rods so that the cylinder would be stronger, less likely to break again. I thought about rotating the cylinders to the 6 o'clock position but then the hoses would be below the cylinders and would be more likely to snag on brush.

    Mars

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  • Mars,

    I wish you would come over to Machine Underground... You would be a great asset to our community too!!!

  • Mars,

    I like the upgrade on the FEL cylinders that you did!

    Very nice videos and you explained it very well!.. I have a JD 4300 with a 430 FEL, and I have thought about upgrading mine.. I have A LOT of question that I would like to ask you!

    Thanks for posting the videos!... Very nice job!

  • @hoodoovalley Hi: I am a member of the Tractor Forum. I will post these videos on the Tractor Forum too.

  • Great videos keep it up!

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