How much is too much for BX23 Loader?

[ultrarunner]

I was able to get delivered free about 100 yds of mixed crushed rock from a construction site up the road. It is the same base material that the state used when they opened a quarry to build the interstate 50 years ago.

I'm on a down slope and the mound is about 12' high when measured on the low side.

I drive my BX into the bank while raising the loader. Because the mound is tall, it is easy to get a heaping load in the loader. I notice my front tires look almost flat even though I've got 20 psi in each one.

So far, I moved about 30 yds, nice and easy, without incident. I'm wondering if I'm risking equipment damage by the weight I'm carrying. On the other hand, the BX23 TLB is designed so that all the parts work together and the loader will still SLOWLY go up with full throttle.

 

[rpoage]

Front tires should be around 22 lbs for serious FEL work. I suspect you have a weight limit around 500lbs if your FEL is like mine. I strongly suggest you beg, borrow or steal a ballast weight if youæ±*e going to do heavy lifting. A "pucker" moment is likely in your future if you don't.

 

[escavader]

aint gonna hurt nothing.If it fits in the bucket you can lift it,at least mine can.Im suprised you need full throttle.IVe moved many yards of crushed stone,sand ,gravel,loam etc never have to be above 1/2 throttle to lift it.Are you talking about breakout force? If so go in as far as you can then reverse slightly.It will still be fullas you can muster,without spilling half of it along the way.Never noticed my tires looking flat,mabey mine are different,i got loaded ag tires.
ALAN

 

[ultrarunner]

I always keep the Backhoe on for Ballast and yes, I was referring to breakout force when throttling up.

Thanks for the tip on backing out slightly... It took me awhile to stumble onto the technique. With the pile being as high as it is, I imagine the weight of the rock above the bucket is substantial.

I will up my air pressure 10% to 22-23 and see how that works.

Any idea what a wet, heaping load of crushed rock weighs in a BX23 Loader Bucket? I'm thinking 4 to 5 normal buckets, not heaping, to move a yard?

My neighbor from across the road stopped by this afternoon. He was really impressed at the amount of rock the BX has already moved. He confessed that he didn't think much of my BX when I brought it home due to it's small size.

 

[Egon]

I usually have at least 30 psi in the front tires on my Kubota B7100. Makes for easier steering.

 

[escavader]

I always keep the Backhoe on for Ballast and yes, I was referring to breakout force when throttling up.

Thanks for the tip on backing out slightly... It took me awhile to stumble onto the technique. With the pile being as high as it is, I imagine the weight of the rock above the bucket is substantial.

I will up my air pressure 10% to 22-23 and see how that works.

Any idea what a wet, heaping load of crushed rock weighs in a BX23 Loader Bucket? I'm thinking 4 to 5 normal buckets, not heaping, to move a yard?

My neighbor from across the road stopped by this afternoon. He was really impressed at the amount of rock the BX has already moved. He confessed that he didn't think much of my BX when I brought it home due to it's small size.

I think if kubota keeps their breakforces down so you dont start picking up tractor rears,or breaking something.Isometimes just inch back to get it to lift.
dont know what crushed rocks weigh,only thing i think seems heavier are a bucket of solid rocks,like from a stone wall,at least seems that way.
My manual says 6.1 cubic ft per heaping bucket.So [im thinking out loud] if a yard is 3 by 3 by 3 or 27 cubic feet you can do it in 5 buckets i think your right on that
Alot of folks snicker at the little TRACTORS[i did too] until you see one work.Alot of hydraulic power in a little package.Great for us homeowners and hobby farmers.
ALAN

 

[TalonDancer]

....Any idea what a wet, heaping load of crushed rock weighs in a BX23 Loader Bucket? I'm thinking 4 to 5 normal buckets, not heaping, to move a yard?...

Here's an interesting site that lists lbs/cuft for lots of stuff you might fit in your FEL like: limestone, gravel, beans, coffee, potatoes, platinum, ....

Talon Dancer

 

[Jimbrown]

I have moved hundreds of yards of dirt, gravel , and sand with my BX22. Would not guess how many, Over 100yds of sand into my horse arena, hundreds of bucket loads of sand from the sand wash to the horse stalls and barn area, drive way 800ft, and landscaping mounds. All of the dirt from the hole for the swimming pool, That was a lot!!. And it still works great. My manual calls for 25 lb in the front. I just run into the pile, start my breakout and let it roll backwards about an inch and it comes up with a full bucket maost every time.

 

[drtydeed]

Your BX 23 is designed for that sort of work. Keep 22 psi min for serious loader work. You can figure on 4 heaped buckets/yd. Closer to five buckets/yd if carried low (which I know you are doing for stone)

 

[ultrarunner]

I increased the front tire pressure to 24 psi and the tires no longer look flat with a full loader. Had two more neighbors take a look at the BX in action today... both left very impressed.

For me, the biggest benefit of owning my BX is the convenience of being able to work around my schedule without having to deal with everything involved in renting one.

I plan a lot of my work a couple of days after a good rain... the ground compacts well, zero dust and my exposure to poison oak is greatly reduced...

TBN is a great resource... my thanks to everyone