Light Materials Bucket Question

[Le Reve Farm]

Looking for wisdom on the possible pitfalls of using a light materials skid steer bucket on a compact tractor loader. We need to load a compost spreader and move chips that will take 3x the number of cycles with the stock bucket.

Running a Mahindra 3016 with skidsteer loader connect and considering a Berlon SLMB-60 light materials bucket which effectively triples my current bucket capacity and weighs in at about 480lb. Currently operating a 48"/300# grapple on the loader with loaded tires and a 730# disc harrow to counterbalance with no problems so far in moving logs and brush.

We're following standard operating and safety guidelines for heavy loads - eg low carry, perpendicular to slopes, etc. Wondering if there are any other safety or equipment damage risks that we haven't considered. Any assistance greatly appreciated!

 

[allen in texas]

Do it. No problems.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

As long as you don't exceed the loader's capacity, you should be just fine using anything that will attach to it.

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[allen in texas]

Here's a bit more info...
My previous tractor, a Grand L3240 with a 724 loader had the exact same bucket as my current tractor, a Grand L5740 with a 854 loader. The newer and larger loader will handle a lot more weight and I want a larger bucket. A full load of dirt with this loader and the "little" bucket on my stronger loader is a waste of time in my opinion. I just haven't had the extra bucks to replace it but I will someday.
As previously stated, if your tractor can handle the load, put the biggest bucket you can get on it.

 

[Le Reve Farm]

Thanks fellas. Your help is much appreciated. Also wanted to pass along that Berlon sells and ships direct. In addition, the price they quoted me was $200 less than what I've seen this bucket for on sale. Would like to support a local retailer but I can't afford to absorb the $300 difference.