Lots of folks are asking about lift capacities on loaders these days.
This info may help.
Kubota B and L series loaders
Approx. lift capacities based on our actual payload test with implements mounted on three point hitch as counterweight, standard buckets and usually with standard (with water and antifreeze ballast installed in the rear tires).
Caution should be used here.
The different loaders lift power is measured at different points by the mfg.s and on various publications.
Sometimes at pivot pins, center of bucket, w/wo buckets, with and without counterweight, and sometimes - I think-even with the rear of tractor tied down to the floor.
I know of not one -- just and exact-spec. sheet to compare all models and brands by ONE CRITERIA.
That's why we ask shoppers not to pay too much emphasis on any mfg.s loader spec. sales/sheets.
They are all printed by the mfg. to serve their needs.
Use these numbers and ours as well only as a guide.
Actual working capacity depends mostly on bucket size, weight, tractor counterweight, skill levels of operator and actual working conditions at the site.
Always remember that if the weight is not on the rear end of the tractor. The loader cannot lift its full potential payload safely.
BX 2200 LA 211 - 460 LB
B 7400 LA 272 - 495 LB
B 7500 LA 302 - 660 LB
B 2410 LA 352 - 770 LB
B 2710 LA 402 - 882 LB
B 2910 LA 402 - 900 LB
B 21 TL 421 - 926 LB
L 2600 LB 400 and LA 450 - 882 LB
L 3000 LB 400 and LA 450 - 882 LB
L 3010 LA 481 - 1058 LB
L 3710 LA 681 - 1499 LB
L 4300 LB 552 - 827 LB
L 4300 LA 682 - 970 LB
L 4310 LA 681 - 1499 LB
L 4610 LA 852 - 2470 LB
L 48 TL 1150 - 3000 LB
This info may help you estimate the loader capacity that will serve you best.
Wood Chips...... 18 pounds
Hay Bales ... 20 pounds
Coal Ash ... 40-45 pounds
Dry, loose dirt ... 76 pounds
Wet, packed dirt ... 115 pounds
Dry clay/gravel mix ... 100 pounds
Wet clay/gravel mix ... 110 pounds
Dry sand/gravel mix ... 90-120 pounds
Wet sand/gravel mix ... 126 pounds
Dry sand ... 90-105 pounds
Wet sand ... 126 pounds
Best wishes and Happy Shopping,
Steve
