We are looking at buying a L3600GST that has a LA680 loader mounted on it, but I can't seem to find the lift capacity of the LA680. Does anyone know what the lift cap of this loader is?
Something to consider in determining the lift capability is the load path that must be followed to the ground. Yes, you may be able to lift the excess weight, but are the mounts attaching the loader to the tractor capable of the lift? Is the pivot point attachment from the tractor to the axle capable of the lift? Is the axle housings capable of supporting the lift? Are the wheel bearings capable of the lift? Always find the weakest point and make that your determining factor.
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I’m not an engineer. Neither are most operators. I wouldn’t want to do it all the time, but the machine should be able to handle its maximum lifting force.
Ever had a load in the bucket that was the max it could lift and tried to lower it and stop before it got to the ground? I bet the back end came up a lot higher than when it was lifting the same load.