Loader Lifting Capacity of L 3010 with forks

leoball · Dec 25, 2013

I have a L3010 Kubota with Bradco backhoe attachment and standard Kubota front end loader bucket. Was looking to purchase forks--looked at "everything attachments" 42inch fork attachment. Was curious how much my tractor front end will lift. I am looking at moving pallets that weigh less than 1300 lbs? Anyone have any info? Thanks---Leo.
Tractor has hydrostatic trans and ag. tires.

C4Ranch · Dec 25, 2013

Assuming u have the la481...

Breakout force (lift): 1,951 lbs [884 kg]
Lift to full height (at pin): 1,058 lbs [479 kg]

Subtract the weight of the forks. Geometry will yield different capacities at different hights/load from pin.

HTH

J

leoball · Dec 25, 2013

Thank C4Ranch---I have the LA482-- but I am assuming that gets me in the ballpark.

leoball · Dec 25, 2013

Planning on lifting pallets at 3 feet or less--can manually adjust the weight if I need to I suppose, by removing product. I know pallet dimensions etc. all come in to play.

leoball · Dec 25, 2013

OK guys, I have found the manual for the LA 482 front end loader and have an idea of the lifting capacities. What is your opinion of the "everything attachments" 42inch forks attachment---anyone familiar with this product or have other recommendations?

C4Ranch · Dec 25, 2013

I have 48" forks from pallet forks.com. And really like them. I ordered the front hay spear attachment and added the forks, IIRC it turned out cheaper that way. I've lifted 1.3k lbs of deer corn, deer blinds, well houses, 600lbs of wild hog easily. IMO, they're a solid product. I'd do it again but maybe get 60".

mikesee · Dec 25, 2013

Leoball, are you going to attach the forks to your bucket (bolt on, or do you have a quick attach?

TomSeller · Dec 25, 2013

The PalletForks.com 36" ($474) are 4"x1.25" and 300lbs. So keep that in mind if you are conserving lift capacity. The EA 42" ($656) are less at 240 lbs but are only 3"x1".

leoball · Dec 26, 2013

I currently have the standard bucket attached. Was looking to buy the quick attach that "everything attachments" shows on their video---looks pretty slick. I would like to make that transition easy and fast if possible. I frequently use the machine for dirt and gravel as well.