DL130 vs DL135

[sqdqo]

Does anyone know differences between the DL130 loader and the DL135 loader? I can't find specs anywhere on the new DL135.

 

[TSO]

Does anyone know differences between the DL130 loader and the DL135 loader? I can't find specs anywhere on the new DL135.

The DL135 is the updated loader to the DL130...made to fit the tier 4 tractors. I had found specs that showed the numbers to be identical to the DL130, but then I also found a different spec page (can't remember where) that showed the lift numbers dropped from 2527 on the DL130, to something like 2410 on the DL135.

Regardless, the overall specs should be nearly identical to the DL130.

 

[TSO]

The DL135 is the updated loader to the DL130...made to fit the tier 4 tractors. I had found specs that showed the numbers to be identical to the DL130, but then I also found a different spec page (can't remember where) that showed the lift numbers dropped from 2527 on the DL130, to something like 2410 on the DL135.

Regardless, the overall specs should be nearly identical to the DL130.

I wanted to point out a couple other things I noticed --- and I'm hoping I can find the full specs because there are some differences in the loader construction.

• First, the loader DL130 loader is about 4" wider than the DL135. If you look at pics, you'll see that the DL130 loader arms are actually 1-2" OUTSIDE of the bucket QA plates... and the massey QA plate curves back to the "inside" to fit standard QA.
• Second, the "bucket-curl" geometry has changed, and appears to have less spacing. In theory, that will mean less bucket curl force because the leverage has decreased.
• Third, the overall frame size appears to be smaller than the DL130. Looks like much less metal. Could mean lower weight, which is good ... but could also mean lower strength, which isn't so good.
• Fourth, the "hose-protection" seems to have taken a step back. The "cross" hoses (the hoses that run across the loader from the right to left side) were metal and more protected on the DL130.

Here's a couple pics of the two loaders... you should be able to see the differences.

DL130 Bucket-Curl pin spacing:

DL135 Bucket-Curl pin spacing:

DL130 QA plates & cross-over hoses (which are steel lines, and are protected under a metal cover)

DL135 QA plates & cross-over hoses (which are rubber and completely exposed)

 

[HarryVanderpool]

I like the self-leveling one in the background.
It's too bad that self leveling loaders are not available in smaller tractors.

 

[xmabellx]

Is there a sight level on these new dl125/135? Just picked up a new 1736 with the dl125 and can't seem to find a bucket level indicator.

 

[TSO]

Here's the paper specs for the DL130 vs DL135

 

[tommyopp]

Hi there, can't see the pictures unfortunately.