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[moongoose]

Welcome mongoose, I am new as well, I purchased my p7010 back in July and love it, few little problems but overall great, just wandering I had trouble get much extra information from the dealer, I mean they knew the basic stuff about my tractor but not much more. I found out more on my own on here than anywhere. Does LS have training they send dealers to on their products? Is there a rep. a customer can talk to if they have a question about something? Thanks

Fire away at what questions/concerns you have. I'm sure we can get you whatever you need!!

 

[moongoose]

Hi mongoose, There have been more than a few occasions when comparing the FEL lift specs of various tractor brands in the 50-70HP range that LS seems to be way more or very near the top in lift capacities. Have you noticed this, is it something LS are deliberately trying to differentiate themselves upon, do you check the relief pressures before sending a new tractor on its way, and have you confirmed the specs in real world use - e.g. loaded a known weight on a FEL and raised to full height? Take the P7010's loader for example, it is supposed to lift 3500lbs (at pins) to full height. That is mighty impressive. Thanks.

They have a pretty impressive hydraulic system on their tractors. Honestly we have not tested all series to make sure the specs are correct. However I lifted 2400 lbs with a G3038. Obviously had counter weight on back but it's still pretty good. I know a 5055 will lift about 3000 lbs. we unloaded a 270 gal tote of chemical off a truck.. Sure haven't had anyone complain about lift capacity.

 

[KiwiBro]

However I lifted 2400 lbs with a G3038.

Thanks for your reply.
On that G3038, did you lift 2400 lbs (50% more than it shows in specs) to full height?
Not that it would be a recommendation to ever lift or carry more than it's rated for but if careful, on good ground, well ballasted and needed occasionally, I'm sure people have a go from time to time, at their own risk.

I wonder if the same wriggle room is in the P7010 specs; 50% more than rated would put it at a remarkable 5250 lbs. Although that would be more than the breakout of 5088 lbs, whereas in the case of that G3038 the breakout is 2600 lbs.

 

[charles todd]

Thanks for your reply.
On that G3038, did you lift 2400 lbs (50% more than it shows in specs) to full height?
Not that it would be a recommendation to ever lift or carry more than it's rated for but if careful, on good ground, well ballasted and needed occasionally, I'm sure people have a go from time to time, at their own risk.

I wonder if the same wriggle room is in the P7010 specs; 50% more than rated would put it at a remarkable 5250 lbs. Although that would be more than the breakout of 5088 lbs, whereas in the case of that G3038 the breakout is 2600 lbs.

I know that my P7010C picked up 3, 2000+ lb pallets of corn at idle without any indication of strain or laboring of the engine or hydraulics. It did get a little light in the rear due to having zero ballast. I have a couple of heavier, known weight objects that I will lift later!

CT

 

[KiwiBro]

It did get a little light in the rear due to having zero ballast.

I'm not surprised.
That's some impressive load lifting. If it would handle lifting 6000lbs to, say, 4 feet off the ground, and can handle moving that around without breaking anything, the P7010 story just keeps getting better.

 

[charles todd]

I'm not surprised.
That's some impressive load lifting. If it would handle lifting 6000lbs to, say, 4 feet off the ground, and can handle moving that around without breaking anything, the P7010 story just keeps getting better.

CORRECTION! Each pallet was 2000+ lbs. I lifted them one at a time! Loader is "rated" at 3500 lbs.

CT

 

[KiwiBro]

:laughing:

 

[BlessedMess]

Welcome Moon. Glad you're on here to answer questions... I've worked with ya a "few" times, and can vouch to all that he and their shop are the real deal.

A couple other folks and I were wondering if LS offer a hydraulic or manual thumb option on the XU series backhoe?

 

[the whispering oaks farm]

I for one appreciate you being on board and welcome you to our little group. thanks for helping out .

 

[Underdog57]

I also appreciate your input ,Moon. I wish my dealer was active here! :thumbsup: