Thanks.... Where are you finding that? I've been using tractordata.com and getting generally larger numbers.
To make sure I have this right, breakout force is what it will lift off of the ground and full height is what it will lift to full height, correct?
If so, is the height/weight ratio basically straight line or parabolic?
Thanks!
Those are the numbers from Tractordata.com
Breakout force is a combination of the lift cylinders, and the curl cylinders, as though you were breaking a chunk of dirt out of a pile. That number is higher than lift capacity.
Lift to full height is the maximum weight the loader can lift, using only the lift cylinders, to it's maximum height. At less than full height, the loader can lift more than the book max, and some brands list a figure for around 59" to put it in perspective.
Keep in mind it's hard to lift anything from the actual pins, and every inch forward of that reduces lift capacity. At 20" (500mm) the loader we're talking about is down to 845lbs to full height.
You also have to subtract the weight of the SSQA, bucket, or forks from lift capacity.
To be able to lift 1,700lbs with any frequency, I'd definitely want a lader that spec'd out over 2,000lbs....more like 2,200lbs.