New guy with a question...

[Burntime]

I have always had the simplicity sovereign gardent tractor...I want a 4x4 Kubota and will add a snowblower to it. One big plus would be to get a 3 point that would be able to lift a 4x5ft pallet 5ft high with green oak. I burn wood to heat my home and if I could just lift a pallet with the 3 point and set it by the house it would save a tremendouse amount of handling. Which model would do this? A cord of oak is 5000 pds, so I am guessing 2 ton. It is probably 3000 to 3500 pounds dry. Is this a dream? Even if I would have to stack smaller and more pallets it would be ok... Any help is appreciated. I am looking for approx amounts and what machine may be best for me. I am thinking a B7400 or larger but unsure of the 3 point capacity...

 

[crbr]

You can look at the specs here for each series tractor. I see none in the B series that are capable of a 2000 pound lift at the lift point or 24" behind the lift point.

Kubota Tractor USA - Tractors and Accessories

 

[framer]

Welcome to tbn. Did you mean front end loader?Sound like you need fork lift
for that much weight that high.Most small tractors max out about 500 to 1500
pounds.My B7800 800lbs.

 

[Bird]

As the other guys said, I think you'll have to go all the way up to the M series Kubotas to get a 3-point that will lift that much weight. And even then, I don't think you'll find one that will lift a pallet that high. I believe you need to be considering forklift forks on a front end loader.

 

[RadarTech]

I think the guys are right here..
A FEL with a forks would be the best bet, but loading up 2000-3000 lbs is not likely on a CUT...

I think a palletized solution with forks would be the best bet..

another helpful item here might be your budget.
What can you spend?

Later,
J

 

[crazyal]

I think you're over reaching trying to move that much wood in one shot. You're best bet would be to get a set of forks for the 3pt hitch. As long as you don't need to lift the pallet too high you'll be able to carry more weight than with the fel. Even then 4000lbs is a lot of weight.

Even if you were to split that load in half I think you would need a tractor like a Grand L. Probably wouldn't hurt to have a load of dirt or something else in the fel otherwise you may not be able to steer.

Another option would be to use a trailer. It would allow you to go with a much smaller tractor. As much as I would love to help you spend your money on a large tractor it doesn't sound like you would be moving enough wood to justify the cost.

As for a snow blower your two options are front or rear mounted. Rear is much cheaper but requires you to look backwards to use it. A front mount would require a center PTO or an aftermarket blower that can be driven off of the rear PTO.

 

[Altex]

Welcome Burntime!

Here's an option. Use your tractor for snow and other stuff and get an All Terrain Pallet Jack to lift/move your wood?

All Terrain Pallet Jack

This PJ has an "Optional Tow Bar" package. Not sure what that really is, but maybe you can tow it with a ball on the drawbar of the tractor. The PJ is $704 and Optional Tow Bar package is $178.71.

 

[Burntime]

Sorry for the delay, I had forgotten my password and computer crashed. I had my buddy look at the info and the b7600 will lift about 1500. He said I could shim the relief valve to get a little more like maybe 2000-2200 pounds. That would give me better then half a pallet. It would be 4x5x2 to 2 1/2 feet tall. Will the rear 3 point lift say 30-36 inches? As far as budget, I would like to buy used and guess in the 10-12k range? Looking for about 5ft front snowblower and belly mower deck. Fel would be nice or could add later down the road. Am I all wet?

 

[radair]

...Am I all wet?

Yes.....

 

[ChuckinNH]

Here's a photo of what a B7610, or the new B2x20 series can realistically lift with the 3 pt. It is still a lot more than I want to lift without a tractor, and will make short work of a pretty good sized pile.