Skidsteer Lift?

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From what I can tell to get a close estimate for what a wheeled skid steer can handle{safe load} divide the weight of the machine by 3.95. Example, my case 1840 weighs something like 5558, so I'd divide that by 3.95 = 1407lbs. a 10000lb machine could safely lift 2531lbs. Of course I know for a fact my machine will lift much more, I base my math on what the manufacturers would call a "safe operating weight". Now if a person adds counter weights or if it has tracks etc then of course the weight limit will change.

 

[tinman955]

Maybe my math is wrong but my skid of quickrete was of thirty six 80lb bags 2880lbs, plus skid weight and my forks. Not exactly 3000 lbs but you get my point, it will lift!! As far as pressure, I had Rick Wallace check it with a guage the day I picked it up and it was a hair over 2600 psi right from the factory.

Anyways im guess the S250 will be more machine in many ways than I need so Im going to run one this weekend if I get a chance...

Thanks for all the info from everyone.

 

[Duffster]

From what I can tell to get a close estimate for what a wheeled skid steer can handle{safe load} divide the weight of the machine by 3.95. Example, my case 1840 weighs something like 5558, so I'd divide that by 3.95 = 1407lbs. a 10000lb machine could safely lift 2531lbs. Of course I know for a fact my machine will lift much more, I base my math on what the manufacturers would call a "safe operating weight". Now if a person adds counter weights or if it has tracks etc then of course the weight limit will change.

That math may work for an old machine but is low for a newer machine.

 

[tinman955]

J J, when I lift anything heavy I have my backhoe on plus my tires are loaded and my seat is also loaded with me ofcourse

 

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Here are the specs for the bobcat ct 440, If your lifting over 3000lbs then you're definatley exceeding its limits.

Lift Capacity at
24" behind Lift Point 1870 lbs, 848 kg

Maximum hydraulic lift capacity at 24 in.
behind lift points (measured at 15 in. above ground)* 2625 lb.

 

[J_J]

tinman955

I understand, and all that extra weight makes a difference, and until the relief valve goes off, you can lift. However you might be stressing the front end a bit after lifting those heavy loads for a while. Although you can, doesn't mean you should.

Did you perhaps tweak up the relief valve settings?

 

[tinman955]

I know what the factory specs are for all the machines we have been talking about, I originally asked if anyone has real world experience with their bobcat SS and what they will lift, if that is factory specs then thats what I was the info I am after. I guess what I can take from this conversation is read the specs and thats what ya get...

BTW dont call the Bobcat police on me for exceeding the factory limits on my machine

 

[tinman955]

J J, I understand liftin that kind of weight all the time isnt good for my machine, to be honest thats not what I bought it for. Thats one reason I am looking to buy a SS for fork type use. I would rather be digging with the hoe on my tractor

Thanks again

 

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That math may work for an old machine but is low for a newer machine.

You are probably correct, like I said it is just an estimate and from what I could see it is still close to some newer machines{if anything under}. I notice there is also a standard set that the operating load is 35% of the tiping load. Example if a machine has a tipping load of 3549lbs then the operating load is 1242lbs Give or take a few lbs.

 

[Duffster]

You are probably correct, like I said it is just an estimate and from what I could see it is still close to some newer machines{if anything under}. I notice there is also a standard set that the operating load is 35% of the tiping load. Example if a machine has a tipping load of 3549lbs then the operating load is 1242lbs Give or take a few lbs.

The 35% thing is for CTL's.