L2273 Heavy Duty Bucket Capacity

zeuspaul · Apr 27, 2006

The standard square back L2263 bucket for the LA723 FEL is 9 cubic feet. What is the capacity of the round back L2273 HD bucket?

I am trying to choose between the two buckets for the purchase of an L3830. I will be moving a lot of dirt so a larger capacity would be helpful. Also I want to move large rock and the HD bucket may stand up a little better.

And what about the TL1748 edge. What is the benefit to an edge? Will it help if I want to dig with the bucket?

Thanks

Zeuspaul

texbaylea · Apr 28, 2006

The LA 723 manual lists the standard duty and the heavy duty (round back) buckets at the same capacity. I would recommend that you go with the Quick Attach system as you gain 2 cu. ft. capacity plus a great deal of versatility. The Quick Attach would reduce the rated weight capacity by about 100 lbs.

The bolt-on edge simply takes the wear and stiffens the bucket. It also adds another 60-80 lbs to the system weight. As far as helping you dig a toothbar will make more difference.

Vernon

sanmigmike · Apr 28, 2006

I've got an L3830 with a four way off off a skidsteer, to be honest that is heavy but as I have said before I think I just might bend other things before that bends. I'm feeling that worrying about a few hundred lbs of weight isn't really that big of deal. I have tried to lift things and given up then the rear wheels, along with the box scraper come off the ground. Yes, I could put more weight on the back but not sure if I really want to. I would guess that the heavy duty is the way to go if you are going to be moving much rock.

zeuspaul · Apr 28, 2006

I assume the Quick Attach system is something that makes it easy to remove the front bucket...I'm all for that. However will I be removing the front bucket?? What else goes on the front end? a dirt blade? There is no snow here in San Diego CA. I do want to move and shape the dirt. $ estimate for the Quick Attach? A couple of hundred?

And how does a Quick Attach system for the loader bucket increase the volume capacity of the bucket?

Thanks

Zeuspaul

texbaylea · Apr 28, 2006

In and of itself, the Quick Attach does not increase the capacity. Is is just that Kubota chose to build them that way. I have my bucket with a grapple and toothbar, pallet forks, a Hy-Reach Tree Shear and a grubbing bucket that I interchange on my L3130. There is a myriad of skid steer attachment that may be used.

I do not remember exactly but the Quick Attach adapter was $250-$300.

I switch most often between the bucket and the pallet forks.

Vernon

Buster57 · Apr 29, 2006

I have a 721 HD bucket and the width is less the the square back version. This was an older version and I think it was 60" vs 66".
The HD bucket is VERY HD. I move rock and really like it. As for capacity the manual says to try and get 2/3 to 3/4 the bucket instead of 90% and you will move more dirt in the long term. This being the case, a HD bucket and square back would be pretty close to the same. Or so my theory goes at least /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif