B7800 w/ L402 Question

[tcarter1]

I'm looking at an 08 B7800 with L402 Loader. I have a question regarding the loader.
While test driving, I could not make the fel lift the front tires. Sales guy said other 7800 units he has had did not lift the front, either.

I've had a BX, L, and M series. I'm pretty sure all of the fel units would lift the front tires.

This seems fairly important to me as it relates to digging ability, and "walking" the tractor out of a jam.

I would apprciate comments from anyone using this same rig, or similar.

 

[pashworth]

I have an 05 B7800 and can lift the front end 16" off the ground, but only when running at higher RPM's. Idle or low and it wont lift it.

 

[crbr]

The 7800 / 402 will lift the front wheels. Salesman is full of it or all of his loaders do not work properly.

Your digging capability (per se) will be greatly enhanced with a tooth bar. Without, it's not much in the way of unearthing compacted soil.

 

[kuboman]

Check the relief pressure. I'll bet it is low.
Kubota is not very good about setting the relief at spec.

My B3200 will lift the front end at low idle.

 

[BlacknTan]

My B-7800/LA-402 will lift the front end easily.

 

[art]

they should be able to raise the fronts!