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Read articles →An owner sharing real-world impressions after 100 hours of actual work use, not a dealership walkthrough. Covers the FL7 loader's touchy hydraulics and a bucket-sag issue, a sticky transmission quirk with a workaround, a cruise-control problem traced to a gummed brake spring, and strong praise for the seat and box blade. Best for buyers wanting candid owner feedback on day-to-day quirks before purchasing.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
The owner notices that within about 10 seconds of curling back a load, the bucket starts to sag, like the tractor loses hydraulic pressure, so he occasionally re-curls the lever to avoid spilling material.
The brake pedal was slightly depressed because its return spring was gummed up with dirt, which tricked the system into thinking the brake was engaged, blocking cruise control until cleaned.
Yes, it occasionally gets stuck in a gear and won't shift or go to neutral; technicians say it will break in over time, and the workaround is depressing the hydrostatic forward.
Yes, the owner highly recommends it, using it almost every time on the tractor for pushing, pulling, and scraping dirt, and even rigged a drag attachment behind it.
