self-leveling loaders have smaller buckets?

[sixdogs]

When I first bought my Deere 5520@ 89HP, I compared lift capacity of various models and brands and can't recall an instance where a comparable SL loader was rated for less weight than the non-SL version. I recall all lifting more and a few lifting the same weight. I really like my SL loader and fully prefer it over the non-SL loader. It's so much easier for thigs like pallets, big rocks or round hay bales.

 

[Zebrafive]

Since SL loaders usually cost more, the dealer may have opted for a smaller bucket to make the price increase less.