BX weight lifting test

[bcp]

In my previous thread, Hauling concrete, I was asked if I had tested it to the limit. I hadn't, but I knew some more moving was coming up.

These retaining wall blocks are listed as 67 pounds each. The ground was near level. Tractor is a 3 year old BX2360, RPM was about 2000.

Rear: It lifted 12 blocks (804 lbs), pallet, carryall, and quick hitch to full height. Another block added limited lift to about 8 inches. Total would be somewhere in the low 900 lbs. Blocks were toward the front of the pallet, but stacked evenly, not in only one tall row.




Front: It lifted 12 blocks (804 lbs) to this height:



Each block removed allowed about a foot more lift. Curling the bucket fully back allowed about one more block to be lifted to the same height.

Nine blocks, 603 lbs, allowed a full lift, starting with the bucket level, so it had a partial tilt back when high.



A pretty strong little tractor.

Bruce

 

[AStanton]

Looks like the BX didn't even break into a sweat. Great demo.

 

[Tomtint]

Sure beats the wheelbarrow

 

[Code54]

Not bad at all. Seems it was doing a bit better than what Kubota even lists it at.
Do you think you would get a bit more lift if the RPMs were up?
Nice work

 

[bcp]

Never in the past, moving boulders, has an increase over about 1800 RPM made a difference in weight I could lift.

Bruce

 

[kcender]

Nice real world test.I am curious if you have ever checked the hydraulic pressure or adjusted the pressure relief valve?

 

[jeff9366]

Good information.

What loader do you have on your BX2360?

How much rear counterbalance did you have when you performed the FEL tests? (tires/wheel weights/3-Pt.)

Did you have any weight in the bucket when you performed the 3-Pt. lift tests?

 

[Code54]

I thought the 3pt did pretty good Especially see there is a QA on the rear - figure that moves the weight out a bit more.
Never tested mine - I did notice my Hydro pressure is low so I am sure there is more to be had if one wishes.

 

[bellweather]

Factory specs are usually conservative and include a safety margin. The manufacurer does not want to go on record saying it's ok to push the product to the absolute limit. Also, while it may be possible to exceed the facotry specs, doing so on a regular basis may shorten the duty life of certain components.

 

[bcp]

Nice real world test.I am curious if you have ever checked the hydraulic pressure or adjusted the pressure relief valve?

Never checked or adjusted.

Bruce

 

[bcp]

Good information.

What loader do you have on your BX2360?

How much rear counterbalance did you have when you performed the FEL tests? (tires/wheel weights/3-Pt.)

Did you have any weight in the bucket when you performed the 3-Pt. lift tests?

It has the 243 loader. The rear had 110lbs of wheel weights, quick hitch. and carryall when testing the loader. The loader was empty when the rear was tested.

And I don't drive it that way. When actually moving the blocks I had 6 in the bucket and 9 on the pallet.

Bruce

 

[ENC]

The FEL test had the front tires squatting pretty good. I haven't ever tested the pressure on my loader, but seeing what it does to the R1s when I have a load that is near max before I go into relief I don't think I could get much more lifting capacity.

I have wanted to do a test like this about the only thing I have enough of are bundles of shingles. I might need to weigh a couple on a bathroom scale and get an average weight and go for the limit.

 

[polarred21]

Great feedback. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[My Hoe]

Great demo--thanks!

 

[mike69440]

A Max28 can handle about 800 - 1,000 lbs on the bucket forks depending on how far load is from pivot pins and a ton on the 3 pt. carry all.
BX does ok for it's size.

 

[Michael Aos]

Can you recommend some specific 3pt pallet forks for the BX2370?

 

[civilian]

Can you recommend some specific 3pt pallet forks for the BX2370?

Jery Dunn at MytractorTools.com. Stationary forks for the BX's 3pt. See also http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/377403-bx-oem-qa-forks-vs.html Jon

 

[nikerret]

Can you recommend some specific 3pt pallet forks for the BX2370?

I have these:

Cedars Forklift Attachment – Cedars Holdings, Inc.

I got them at Tractor Supply, on Clearance, for $99, before using my coupon. They aren't fancy, but they are fully functional and nice.

 

[Michael Aos]

I have these. I like them a lot, but they're not compatible with the Land Pride QH05.

Jery Dunn at MytractorTools.com. Stationary forks for the BX's 3pt. See also BX OEM QA/Forks vs. Tach n Go and Jery's Forks??? Jon

 

[diesel85]

Just in case anyone is wondering... yes a BX will lift a 62" flail mower and it works it just fine. Weighs about 700#.

I use it for mowing my lawn when I feel like switching it up from a rotary.