lift capacity numbers

[1930]

Ive already purchased a new tractor, just waiting to go pick it up, its an L2501 Kubota. I bought it cause I already own a B series Kubota and its been a great tractor for as old as it is, I also bought it cause I like Orange and I know kubota is a good tractor that people on this forum and others strongly recommend.

Id like to understand what some of the numbers mean as far as lift capacity of the front loader, does that mean if I were to hang an object off it of a specific weight and it matched the lift capacity than that is what the tractor is capable of lifting? I.E thats all the wight that should be put in the bucket

If not than where is that number taken from exactly.

Im trying to read and understand what I can on the internet.

Seems like if Im understanding correctly that a rear PTO has a tremendous amount of lifting capacity as well?

Is that typically true.

Anything you would be willing to add to this would be great, one less question I might have later.

Thanks

 

[MaineGuy1]

Ive already purchased a new tractor, just waiting to go pick it up, its an L2501 Kubota. I bought it cause I already own a B series Kubota and its been a great tractor for as old as it is, I also bought it cause I like Orange and I know kubota is a good tractor that people on this forum and others strongly recommend.

Id like to understand what some of the numbers mean as far as lift capacity of the front loader, does that mean if I were to hang an object off it of a specific weight and it matched the lift capacity than that is what the tractor is capable of lifting? I.E thats all the wight that should be put in the bucket

If not than where is that number taken from exactly.

Im trying to read and understand what I can on the internet.

Seems like if Im understanding correctly that a rear PTO has a tremendous amount of lifting capacity as well?

Is that typically true.

Anything you would be willing to add to this would be great, one less question I might have later.

Thanks

Yes, your 3pt hitch can lift a lot of weight. Most manufacturers will give you the lift capacity at a certain distance from your 3pth hitch. You will want to make sure you have enough ballast and counter weight though so you don't lift your front wheels off the ground.
As far as your loader, most lift capacities are given at the pins, a distance from the pins and also breakout force, to a specified height. Your FEL will lift the specified weight at the specified distance minus the weight of your bucket and quick hitch or forks, etc. In many cases you can pick up more than specified especially if you curl your bucket. The problem is you need to make sure you have ballast or weight on the back of your tractor and your tires and front axle may not be rated for those higher weights. You are putting a lot of stress on your tractor lifting more than what it is rated for, be careful.

 

[s219]

The owner's manual for the front loader will have a lift curve in it similar to this:



Out back, the PTO is the part that rotates and turns machinery -- the "3-point" is the part that lifts stuff. Should be good specs for that in the owner's manual too.

 

[1930]

The owner's manual for the front loader will have a lift curve in it similar to this:

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Out back, the PTO is the part that rotates and turns machinery -- the "3-point" is the part that lifts stuff. Should be good specs for that in the owner's manual too.

It does have something similar to that. I'll post a pict. this evening, I don't have the manual with me.

 

[Billy Bee]

If the loader won't lift it, it is too heavy. If the 3 pt won't lift it, it is too heavy. If the the pto won't turn it, it is too big. You will soon find out what it can and cannot do. Enjoy your new tractor.
Bill

 

[oosik]

What s219 says. My FEL on the M6040 has two positions - one for high lift, the other for heavy lift. I've found that the heavy lift chart is much more useful when determining lift capacity. I have my FEL set in the "heavy lift" position.

The center of my grapple is 12" forward of the lift pins and I seldom do a "high lift" with a heavy load. I HAVE lifted a heavy rock to a height of three feet - that's it.

You will be surprised how much your FEL can lift if you aren't way out forward of the lift pins and aren't lifting to some unGodly height.

When I lift a heavy rock or large chunk of pine log - I'm "knuckle dragging" to its new location.

My 3-point - - I don't really care. It easily lifts my heaviest implement - 1100# rear blade. I don't use the 3-point for routine lifting.

 

[1930]

So many questions I have. Thanks to anyone taking the time. Your time is not wasted cause it helps me to be a better safer operator.

I wondering what you guys can suggest to me so that I can stack my logs/ trees that I have cut down.

I trying not to cut them into small easily manageable sizes cause at this point I don't see the point.

I'm just trying to stack everything and then later I'll decide what to do wether it be haul them off to the dump or let them sit and rot or maybe burn.

It's tough right now to get a grappler, means another 2000 plus.

Maybe the backhoe will do it?

I don't have a manual for that yet so I don't know what it's capable of lifting

Im wondering what you think of a set of tongs hanging off my bucket might work like?

Prob. with bucket is that there little reach so maybe remove the backhoe bucket and figure out a way to hang the tongs from that point?

It's 85% pine the rest oak

 

[1930]

This guy's the man stacking logs - part 2: lifting logs - YouTube

 

[1930]

This guy's got a good idea but I'm working alone so no one to guide trees. Also I have the boom pole but the PTO really doesn't go very high.

Logging Upgrade! Tractor Boom Pole- Log Cabin Update- Ep 10.12 - YouTube

I'd like to know the name of the strap he is using, clearly see at 17:30.

I'd like to get one

 

[oosik]

"A man has got to know his limitations" First you have to know how heavy your trees will be and how high you will be stacking them. There are many timber weight calculation web sites. Find one and determine the weight of the timber you will be dealing with.

Go to the dealership and get an FEL Operator's Manual for the model you are considering. Look at the weight lift chart. Will it lift that weight to the height you need? Don't be shy - you will be spending big bucks. There is NO KNOWN WAY to increase lift capacity other than a bigger tractor/larger FEL.

My M6040 with grapple will lift 1500 pounds to a height of 80 inches. This info I just got off my heavy lift weight chart. Under this heavy lift situation - I dam well better be on HARD ground or asphalt or concrete.

OR - I can, with the same grapple, lift 3200 pounds to a height of 6" off the ground. A scenario much more in tune with what I do.

Remember - the further "out" from the lift pins to the center of the load - the less the FEL will lift. To any height.

Again - AFTER you have purchased a tractor - looked at the weight lift charts - it's just a tad late to realize it won't do what you want/need.

I think you just might be asking more of a tractor than it is capable of doing. It's very likely that you might have to chunk up those trees so you can lift/move them with something less than a large tractor.