tarious
Bronze Member
I recently purchased JD pallet forks for my 3320 with a 300CX. I moved some shingles around this morning to get an idea of how much the 300CX could lift with the forks on.
The pallet forks extend out several feet from the loader arms. Consequently, I expected to see a lift capacity of about 1000 pounds with the 300CX.
To my surprise, I was able to lift 20 bundles of shingles far enough off the ground to move them around. I did a quick Google search and found an average weight of 75 pounds/bundle. These are Gaf, Timberline, 30 year, 70 MPH, architectural shadow effect shingles. I have no idea what the weigh, so we’ll call them average…
Some quick arithmetic, 20 bundles + pallet = 1500+ pounds.
I was able to raise 17 bundles to the full height. However, despite the heavy box blade on the back one rear tire came off the ground. I wasn’t able to get off to take a pic with the loader fully raised. I was able to snap a pic at about mid height with 17 bundles = 1300 pounds.
I am very impressed with the 300CX and these forks. They are easily adjustable and the combination work well for moving things around. Now, if I just had more pallets…
20 bundles + Pallet
17 bundles as high as I could lift and get off the tractor
17 bundles when I'm off the tractor
The pallet forks extend out several feet from the loader arms. Consequently, I expected to see a lift capacity of about 1000 pounds with the 300CX.
To my surprise, I was able to lift 20 bundles of shingles far enough off the ground to move them around. I did a quick Google search and found an average weight of 75 pounds/bundle. These are Gaf, Timberline, 30 year, 70 MPH, architectural shadow effect shingles. I have no idea what the weigh, so we’ll call them average…
Some quick arithmetic, 20 bundles + pallet = 1500+ pounds.
I was able to raise 17 bundles to the full height. However, despite the heavy box blade on the back one rear tire came off the ground. I wasn’t able to get off to take a pic with the loader fully raised. I was able to snap a pic at about mid height with 17 bundles = 1300 pounds.
I am very impressed with the 300CX and these forks. They are easily adjustable and the combination work well for moving things around. Now, if I just had more pallets…
20 bundles + Pallet
17 bundles as high as I could lift and get off the tractor
17 bundles when I'm off the tractor
