Kubota M59 FEL Lift Limit Question

[TWD]

I'm getting 2x2x6 interlocking concrete blocks delivered for a short (4') retaining wall project, and was told they are 3\4 yard and approx weight of 2700lbs.

Has anyone who's gotten these lifted them and stacked 1 on top the other with a Kubota M59 FEL?
My plan would be to use a blank 1\2" QA plate with chain hooks, or my Fork attachment without the forks, and chain straight down... so the attachment weight would be 150lb or less total.

Now, if the weight is accurate at 2700 I'm not worried, but what I'm finding online says they may way 2900-3600.

What has been your experience ?

 

[newbury]

Reading Ritchie Specs you should be fine, "Lift to full height (at pin) 3,968.3 lbs"
Remember the FEL settings are set usually by the dealer. They have been REPORTED TO ON OCCASION to set them underspec to prevent warranty repair work. So if it was set at 3,500 it might be borderline.

 

[Smokeydog]

Interested if it works out. Run a pressure gauge on the FEL lift cylinders on a Kubota Soft Ride system on my M59. Lift pressure was couple hundred pounds less than max spec. Could probably add a shim. Still scary strong.

 

[mikester]

I've unloaded, moved and stacked armour stone in the upper limits of the M59. A good set of forks will do. On the really heavies you might not get them lifted high enough.

 

[TWD]

Thanks everyone! Once I get the BH repaired, and back on I'll give it a test... I couldn't even move 1\2 of one without the counter-weight of the BH the m59 is pretty useless lifting\moving things without the BH or some other 2000lb counter-weight. Even moving my 200lb dumpster I've gotten tipsy and it was empty... scary.

- What do I need to buy to test\review what pressure I'm currently operating at? Any guides for this?

- How do you adjust the pressure if it's low? Is that a big job?