CUT Low Loader Lift Capacity

[amhicks21]

I just thought i'd throw in a real world example for reference. This is a 2200lb pallet. I was only able to pick it up about 4 inches above the deck height of the trailer before it stopped lifting all together. From there, I had to make like a 30 point turn because the steering practically doesn't work. you can see the front tires squashed out. I try very hard to only move this type of weight with a tractor on very rare occasions. Due to this particular job, it wasnt going to work well to use a CTL. This is the biggest L series available and has a 1055 loader. Even if other tractors have a higher rated capacity, its still a massive strain because of how far out tractor loaders are leveraged from the front axle.

 

[yooperdave]

The rated load is at the pins. The center of mass is ~ 18" away which SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the lift capacity. My Dealer lost several pounds in his shorts when he saw my configuration. I just saw him last week and he still brings this memory back - nearly 4 years ago.

 

[jyoutz]

Hoping to buy a new HST Loader Tractor - full sized compact frame.

Kubota has always been at or near the top of my list.

However while researching, the lift capacity posted for the various Kubota CUT's are significantly LESS than most of the competition.

Trying to get at least 2,000# lift capacity without buying an 'M' Series. Budget is around ~ $30,000.

Any insights?

TIA

Yooper Dave

You can get a MX5400 for around $35k and they are a very nice and capable unit.

 

[Torvy]

For comparison:
Branson 20 series - 107" max height 2701 lbs at pins. 3660 breakout force. Wt. 3831. Width 64.9 "

TYM 494 - 109.4" max height. 2790 lbs at pins. 5316 breakout force. Wt. 3871. Width 63.8".

LS MT342 - 94.4" max heigjt. 2680 at pins. 4063 breakout force. Wt. 3869. Width 73.2"

Kioti NX - 108.3" max height. 2761 at pins. 3727 breakout force. Wt. 4209. Width 65.7".

Kubota MX 111.2" max height. 2275 at pins. 3102 breakout force. Wt. 3707. Width 69.7"

 

[Smokeydog]

Kubota TLB? Used L39, L45 or M59. Once you try one a regular ag tractor want do except a large M.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

And that TYM has the Kukje diesel

 

[jyoutz]

The 'M' or 'MX' is simply too big for me. If the loader test fails I will give the LS MT342H dealer a call. His tractor has a load rating of 2,680#. The price would be less as well.

Regards,

Yooper Dave

I think that your tractor size and lift capacity expectations are contradictory. I wouldn’t want to lift 2000 lbs on a loader with a width more narrow than 6’

 

[Torvy]

Forgot the one for JD fans:

To be in the same conversation you need:
4052 M. 112.1" max height. 2396 at pins. 3853 breakout force. Wt. 3754. Width 59.9"

The price on this one though is about 10k more than the comparables.

 

[Torvy]

I think that your tractor size and lift capacity expectations are contradictory. I wouldn’t want to lift 2000 lbs on a loader with a width more narrow than 6’

Good point..I'll edit my post to add that data...Of course width can be adjusted.

 

[LouNY]

I don't recall seeing your lift height or reach requirements.
Have you considered the 3 point lift units;
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