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Read articles →This video stands out by running a structured lift-capacity test on a John Deere 3046R with 320R loader at multiple heights, not just max-height specs, then swapping in larger-bore Hydros Plus cylinders and repeating the test to measure the real gain (roughly 40-50%). It records baseline hydraulic pressure and flow, explains why curl and boom cylinders must be upgraded together for safety, and reports final numbers. Best for 3046R owners seriously considering an aftermarket cylinder upgrade.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, with the hosts testing and installing upgrades on their own equipment rather than representing a dealership.
The Hydros Plus cylinders increased lift capacity by about 1,200 pounds (40%) at ground level and 575 pounds (50%) at full height compared to stock cylinders.
In testing, the stock setup lifted 2,850 pounds just off ground level and 1,140 pounds at full height, which measured 93 inches to the bottom of the bucket.
If only boom cylinders are upgraded, the curl cylinders may not have enough capacity to curl a heavy load, which can cause the load to tilt down and fall, creating a dangerous situation.
The curl cylinders are 2 and a half inch bore, and the boom cylinders are 2 and three-eighths inch bore due to a space limitation preventing the larger bore from fitting.
