790 how much will 70 loader pick up ?
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RRacing
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Hi Tim,
My old 70 loader could muster about 700 lbs in the bucket about 4 feet from the ground but not any more at that height. Don't forget the forks move the weight farther out and that lowers your lifting capacity.
Jim
My old 70 loader could muster about 700 lbs in the bucket about 4 feet from the ground but not any more at that height. Don't forget the forks move the weight farther out and that lowers your lifting capacity.
Jim
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I doubt if you'll get that load 4' off the ground with the #70 loader. But you might get it a foot or two. Considering the weight, you might not want to lift the load more then a foot.
If you're using bucket forks (forks clamped to the bucket), that will really lower the weight capacity. I don't think I'd try anywhere near a 1000 lbs using bucket forks. If you're using the Deere forks (or equivalent) that replace the bucket...then I'd give it a try.
Make sure you increase your tire pressure to the maximum! There's a good chance a front tire could roll off the rim when making a turn. If that happened...at least is would be a real hassle, at worst it could roll your tractor.
Also, a thousand pounds is getting near the upper limits of the front axle capacity...something to think about.
What kind of rear ballast are you planning on using? I don't think filled tires would be adequate.
If you have a trailer you can hook to your draw bar, towing the load might be something to consider. The only difference I see is you'd have to stack your wood after the move.
If you're using bucket forks (forks clamped to the bucket), that will really lower the weight capacity. I don't think I'd try anywhere near a 1000 lbs using bucket forks. If you're using the Deere forks (or equivalent) that replace the bucket...then I'd give it a try.
Make sure you increase your tire pressure to the maximum! There's a good chance a front tire could roll off the rim when making a turn. If that happened...at least is would be a real hassle, at worst it could roll your tractor.
Also, a thousand pounds is getting near the upper limits of the front axle capacity...something to think about.
What kind of rear ballast are you planning on using? I don't think filled tires would be adequate.
If you have a trailer you can hook to your draw bar, towing the load might be something to consider. The only difference I see is you'd have to stack your wood after the move.
EquipmentJunkie
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The three-point forks sound like a good idea. They won't be as handy, but should accomplish the task.