L3400 or L3800

[LD1]

At one time I thought the L3800's loader was about 100 lbs stronger, but now I am not so sure, I think it is the same, just rated in a different way.

James K0UA

The loaders are indeed the same.

The specs are newr identical.

................lift @ pins............Lift @ bucket center.......lift @ edge......BO
LA 463........1144.....................1014............................853...........1858
LA524.........1131.......................NA.............................855...........1874


As typical with the kubota loaders, the model # of the loader is its lift capacity in kilograms, substituting the last # for a 0. The last # is the "version" of that loader.

Example, the LA463 has a lift of 460kg and is the 3rd version. The LA524 has a lift of 520kg and is the 4th version.

The higher # comes from "where" they rated it at. The 463 was bucket center. 1014lbs/2.2= 460kg

The LA524 was @ the pins. 1131lbs/2.2=520kg