madmax12
Veteran Member
The dealer told me that the Max 28 and the 2516 are pretty much identical. I think he said they were the same motors in fact. I would have liked a little more lifting power in the loader since I have a lot of large rocks around and a little more in the backhoe but I certainly can not complain. I think any bigger than what I have now, I would have had issues getting it thru the woods around the house.
What you said above is true. I've got the PDFs in front of me now.
You'll be happy to know that your backhoe is stronger than the Max28XL (aka: 2817) by what I would consider to be a significant margin. They went to a new, more compact design...which removed some power, I guess. When I was shopping, I asked about getting the 1710B backhoe for the Max, if I got a backhoe. I have since decided to hold off on that $6k purchase... mostly because it is $6k!!! :hissyfit:
What you gave up in Loader lift, you gain in the Backhoe.
As far as forks and boulders, I have the Mahindra/Kodiak forks that go on the loader or the 3pt hitch. I have moved boulders with both. Your 3pt hitch has the same lift capacity as the Max28XL/2817.
This size tractor is about as big as I could use, as well. But they are serious powerhouses.
Have fun with your projects. :thumbsup: