Have a dk55 with the cab. In the manual it states the full capacity is about 2800lbs for lifting. The problem is, when we attempted to lift about 2,000 lbs, the rear wheels about came up off the ground. They have fluid in them but now we are thinking we need to add a counterweight to the 3 pt hitch when lifting stuff that weighs that much again. How much of the max capacity do people usually use for counter? The manual doesn't say other than a warning to use ballast.
Loader dk55 and KL551 counterweight
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PEJ5
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My DK5010 is rated at about 2600 loader lift and I have a 1300 lb counterweight and loaded tires. The tires stay on the ground when lift the max, but barely. I wish I had made it 1500.lbs.
I leave it on all the time - feels more stable!
I leave it on all the time - feels more stable!
That's good to know, thanks!
RandyT
Elite Member
My DK45S/DK451 with the Bushhog M346 loader calls for 2300# of rear counterweight