I bought a used L4200 with a front end loader but I have no idea how much weight it will lift. I am adding on to a log cabin and plan to remove the bucket and replace it with a skid loader attachment plate with a set of 2,400 pound rated forks to take off the logs from the truck when it arrives but I can't find any idea what the max lift can be. The tractor has 1/2 loaded tires plus I will use a 6 foot box blade as a counter weight. Any ideas?
How much can I lift with the FEL on a L4200?
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nybirdman
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The factory FEL's are rated" approximately "double the number on the loader.I.E. 854x2=1708lbs.Or more specific the loaders are rated in kilo's(2.2lbs.)If you don't have a factory loader,don't know.
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Like nybirdman says......Kubota FEL attachments lift capacity is specified by its model number. The LA534 on my B2650HSDC is rated at 534kg (or 534x2.2=1174.8 lbs).
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Keep in mind the ratings are at the pivot points and two feet out like on a set of forks bolted to the bucket, it would be much less. I don't think my LA504 can lift 1100 lbs. I can lift my screening plant at 700 lbs, barely, not with the lift arms but by curling the bucket, but it is 4 ft deep so extends at least 6ft from the pivot point.
Mike from MI
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That great info never new that numbers on loader had anything to do with lift rating.
General Lee
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Also keep in mind you have to subtract the weight of your attachment. If your forks weigh 300lbs, thats 300lbs off the rating.
I also didn't know about the loader info. Since I have a LA680 I should be able to lift 1,000 pounds of logs with a skid loader attachment plate instead of the bucket and a set of 2,500# forks.
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Remember that that may be the spec but YOUR lift capacity may vary greatly.
Read http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/128908-bump-up-lift-capacity-l3400.html and other threads here about Kubota's setting of the pressure.
It seems frequently they are set very conservative.
Read http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/128908-bump-up-lift-capacity-l3400.html and other threads here about Kubota's setting of the pressure.
It seems frequently they are set very conservative.