Heavy Duty Compact Tractor

[yooperdave]

I have seen lots of pictures of damaged compact tractors and associated loader parts - mostly due to overstress / overloading. Who makes a commercial grade heavy duty loader tractor - regardless of price? I have always liked Kubota for a stout piece of equipment. Any others? TIA Yooper Dave

 

[dusty3030]

Kubota TLB’s - commercial grade heavy duty

B26

L47

M62

 

[Hay Dude]

I have seen lots of pictures of damaged compact tractors and associated loader parts - mostly due to overstress / overloading. Who makes a commercial grade heavy duty loader tractor - regardless of price? I have always liked Kubota for a stout piece of equipment. Any others? TIA Yooper Dave

Forget about brands. Find tractors with loaders and look at their weight.
The heavier the tractor, usually the heavier-duty the tractor.
Other things to look for are the GPM of the pump and the size/construction of the wheels/tires.

More GPM is usually going to result in stronger hydraulics and better lifting capacity.
Larger wheels & tires usually result in greater load capacity. Better yet, find cast center rear wheels.
I would also avoid tractors with aluminum pumps, PTO’s and other housings. Look for cast iron instead.

You know who makes a real heavy duty loader tractor? Ever see those Case or Ford loader tractors without the backhoe? Some people call them a “skip loader”.