Loader capacity

[ptsg]

Thank you,Thomas & PTSG. I have an auger on the 3pt hook up. I would guess it weighs at least 200 pounds maybe more.

I do not know about a relief valve. Where would I find it and how does it function?

What should I consider a maximum liftable weight given the weight capacity and breakout force capacities that I mentioned in my original post? Just for my future reference.

If that's your only 3 pt attachment, honestly, don't do it. It's just not enough. At least half of your loader capacity in the 3pt, so about 500 to 600 lbs back in the 3 pt. Ideally more than that.

 

[kennyd]

If that's your only 3 pt attachment, honestly, don't do it. It's just not enough.

This.

 

[RjCorazza]

I think with the load being further out from the pins, and adding in the pallet fork weight you are going to have problems.
If you plan on attempting the job, I would add more ballast weight on the 3 point, and be prepared to remove / transport the car lift piece meal.

 

[dodge man]

I don’t think it will do it. Maybe if it’s a lift gate setup and you just picked it up at ground level it might do it. I’m ignoring the fact you don’t have enough ballast. Look at getting a ballast box even if you don’t unload the lift.

 

[Torvy]

If that's your only 3 pt attachment, honestly, don't do it. It's just not enough. At least half of your loader capacity in the 3pt, so about 500 to 600 lbs back in the 3 pt. Ideally more than that.

^This. You want something heavy and, if possible, that goes back further. Rotary cutter, etc. I use my flail mower (about 1000 lbs). Think of your tractor as a lever and fulcrum. Further back is a bit like using a longer lever.

It will be close to the limits when you subtract the forks. Be careful if you try it.

 

[Mirage276]

These lifts come in a long banded assembly with the fork slot on one end, I think your going to be really iffy with the length at that weight. If they deliver it on a liftgate you can drag it out on to the liftgate, come down with one end while the driver lowers the liftgate with the other end, once it's on the ground you can come from the side and pick it up wide ways and all the weight will be close and low then you should be fine.

 

[D&D]

With my Kioti CK25/30 and loader KL130, I want to help my neighbor unload a new car lift that weighs 1350 pounds. As long as I keep the load low to the ground, I’m hoping it will work out OK. The loader manual says lift capacity to full height at pivot points is 1155 pounds but breakout force at pivot pounds is 2046 pounds. My rear tires do have ballast.
Will I be OK lifting a 1350 pound load?

Just unbox it and move the pieces

 

[grsthegreat]

These lifts come in a long banded assembly with the fork slot on one end, I think your going to be really iffy with the length at that weight. If they deliver it on a liftgate you can drag it out on to the liftgate, come down with one end while the driver lowers the liftgate with the other end, once it's on the ground you can come from the side and pick it up wide ways and all the weight will be close and low then you should be fine.

This is how i unloaded a 20’ long greenhouse for my neighbor. It was the length, not the weight, that i could not handle with the DK45 and i have a 1000# rear ballast box.

I really dont think thats enough tractor for that weight. Any other neighbor have a larger tractor handy?

 

[John_Mc]

You mention "As long as I keep the load low to the ground, I’m hoping it will work out OK."

It's not the LOAD being low that makes the difference, it's the LOADER. If you are using a sling and attaching to your loader from above, your loader is already lifted, and you have lost some of that capacity.

IF as others have mentioned, it's a long package, you will not lift the whole thing from the end. You'll only be able to support one end of it. If it comes on a flatbed truck, so you can get to it from the side, you MIGHT have a chance if you can lift from underneath the package, rather than with a sling. In that case, I'd shuffle the package as close to the edge as you can get it, then lift the load as far back on your forks as you can get it. Once the load is raised off the trailer bed, do not move the tractor: drive the trailer out from under it, then lower the package to the ground. Unpack and remove parts on the spot so you can move lighter pieces. If you HAVE to move the whole package with the tractor, keep the load as close to the ground as you can, move slowly, and make turns as gradually as you can.

 

[setterman11]

With my Kioti CK25/30 and loader KL130, I want to help my neighbor unload a new car lift that weighs 1350 pounds. As long as I keep the load low to the ground, I’m hoping it will work out OK. The loader manual says lift capacity to full height at pivot points is 1155 pounds but breakout force at pivot pounds is 2046 pounds. My rear tires do have ballast.
Will I be OK lifting a 1350 pound load?

I have a CK2610 and I regularly move 3x4x8 hay bales weighing 1250-1350 lbs. BUT and obviously that’s a big but, I have filled tires and a ballast box wit 600 lbs of tractor weights, then big rocks, then sand. Plus it’s on Pat quick connects which moves it farther back by a bit. Then all the other advice about level ground, very gentle turns if you have to turn, slowly, etc.