CT225 LIFT POWER

[BobcatTR]

I thought my Lil 225 was good for 1400lbs, lifting.
Figured just going 200lbs more she'd lift a round bale of hay off my trailer, NOT HAPPENING!
I've always bought 800 lbs. But farmer is going scared selling to much because he has cattle. We went in drought this summer.
So my neighbor only bales 1600lb ers.
Thought I'd try.
Just did the rolling thing!
Always heard next model up 230 was much stronger.
Heck my old 48 8n picked up 1600.
Just couldn't drive anywhere.
I'm on a slope.
Oh well, live and learn!
TR

 

[SSdoxie]

The 230 & 235 have the same 7TL loader and hydraulic system as the 225 so no difference in lift capability.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Might have to go with a 3 point bale spear. It should do it.

 

[BobcatTR]

Might have to go with a 3 point bale spear. It should do it.

Thank you! I believe that will be the way to go!

 

[tman1020]

It's amazing what these little tractors will lift. I have definitely put mine to the limit.
If you run your throttle too full you get maximum lift capacity.

 

[tman1020]

I was able to get a 1800 pound antenna off the ground about a foot with my forks on lifting very close to the loader arms.
My forks are the lighter weight ones not the heavy bobcat ones.
But it didn't like it.

 

[BobcatTR]

It's amazing what these little tractors will lift. I have definitely put mine to the limit.
If you run your throttle too full you get maximum lift capacity.

Wow, I just ran to the RED dot on the rpms. Did not try full throttle. Duh!
Next bale I will go FULL THROTTLE!
Thanks for that tip!

 

[BobcatTR]

I was able to get a 1800 pound antenna off the ground about a foot with my forks on lifting very close to the loader arms.
My forks are the lighter weight ones not the heavy bobcat ones.
But it didn't like it.

Nice, I'll throttle it up!
I just ran it to the RED dot on RPM'S.
Thanks for the tip

 

[winston1]

Hmmm, relief valve should relieve even at lower rpm. At least that is my opinion. That is what should have control over how much you can lift.

 

[BobcatTR]

Hmmm, relief valve should relieve even at lower rpm. At least that is my opinion. That is what should have control over how much you can lift.

Yes, I didn't think of That! I do believe you are right!
Theirs might be set higher.

 

[DK35vince]

Hmmm, relief valve should relieve even at lower rpm. At least that is my opinion. That is what should have control over how much you can lift.

I know my DK 35 loader will hit the relief valve just over idle if I try to lift to heavy.
Raising the RPM's higher makes little to no difference in lifting power.

 

[BobcatTR]

I know my DK 35 loader will hit the relief valve just over idle if I try to lift to heavy.
Raising the RPM's higher makes little to no difference in lifting power.

Makes sense thanks!

 

[tman1020]

It does not make a huge difference but it does make a difference.
I'm not sure of other tractors but on this one relieve pressure is set using full rpm. Same thing with the hydrostat relief.
The relief valve will still release at lower RPMs just not at the maximum relief pressure. Maximum lift and Hydrostat pressure is achieved only at Full rpm's

 

[BobcatTR]

Hmmm, relief valve should relieve even at lower rpm. At least that is my opinion. That is what should have control over how much you can lift.

Keeps from blowing line!

 

[BobcatTR]

It does not make a huge difference but it does make a difference.
I'm not sure of other tractors but on this one relieve pressure is set using full rpm. Same thing with the hydrostat relief. Maximum lift power and hydrostat power is achieved only at max RPM.

Wish I had another 1600 lb bale.
I really want to find out.
Thanks

 

[winston1]

Relief valves are set at a pressure to protect your system. Trying to exceed that pressure could be harmful.

 

[BobcatTR]

Relief valves are set at a pressure to protect your system. Trying to exceed that pressure could be harmful.

I'll use my 3 point lift, and stay safe. Thanks!

 

[tman1020]

Here's a picture of the loader specs.
I was just thinking there are two different style loaders for these tractors and they're both called 7TL's. The older ones are more of a curve shaped boom the newer ones have more of a sharp angle. The curved ones were made by rhino and the ones with the sharper angle are made by bobcat and are a little stronger according to the spec sheet.

 

[BobcatTR]

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Here's a picture of the loader specs.
I was just thinking there are two different style loaders for these tractors and they're both called 7TL's. The older ones are more of a curve shaped boom the newer ones have more of a sharp angle. The curved ones were made by rhino and the ones with the sharper angle are made by bobcat and are a little stronger according to the spec sheet.

That could be a why there's a difference.
I need to check my serial number thank you.
That helps!