4:1 Bucket for Kubota LA402 FEL - feasible?

[penokee]

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I've been bouncing back and forth (mentaly) between the B7800 and the L3130. I like the heavier weight of the 3130 and know it would handle a 4:1 bucket. Have to make a decision pretty soon as I want to take advantage of the 0% interest financing which expires next week.

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[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I want to take advantage of the 0% interest financing which expires next week.)</font>
I have a feeling you don't need to be in too big of a hurry as all the brands have continued to extend their 0% financing for quite some time. Next week, they will continue it through Sept., just like Kioti and others. John

 

[penokee]

Thanks John. That time table was pushing me a little and wondered if they might not extend the low financing. Going to take a chance that they will. From comments I've received, it appears that a L3130 or 3430 may be what I need to handle a 4:1 bucket. Plan to try out both.

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[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Going to take a chance that they will. From comments I've received, it appears that a L3130 or 3430 may be what I need to handle a 4:1 bucket. Plan to try out both.
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Just make sure you know the weight of the bucket, the lift capacity of the loader, and remember, that out in front of the pivot pins where most capacities are measured, you start losing lift capacity.
Keep in mind that most 4in1 buckets weigh a lot and will reduce your lift capacity accordingly. John