Thinking of upgrading .

[DK35vince]

Rat,
What is the lift capacity of the 723 loader.
I can't remember for sure, but I was thinking around 1800 # vs the 513 being in the 1300 # area.
I could be wrong.

 

[NIXON]

Vince ,if it was practical to trade the loader alone ,I'd do so . But it doesn't seem to be that way . Most folks want a new tractor and a New loader with that tractor . John

 

[_RaT_]

Lift capacity at 500mm forward of pivot for the LA 513 is 1389lbs and the LA 723 is 1852lbs. Maximum bucket lift height is 96.5" vs 102.4" respectively. Dump/rollback are 40/30 degrees vs 45/40 degrees.

 

[DK35vince]

Thanks,
I wasn't to far off.

 

[NIXON]

Frank , You're right about the "tractoritis " up to a point ! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
But, I'm running into a few things that will require a bit more loader than I thought originally . I could most likely deal with them with my loader , but it would be coming close to abusing it .
I'd rather not do that . But here's where the "tractoritis" part comes in /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif If I'm going to upgrade the loader ..... I might as well spend the money to get a few more ponies in case I see a BH in my future /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif But, basically it comes down to upgrading the loader .
And,as I understand it there isn't much of a market for loaders that aren't on a tractor . John

 

[_RaT_]

You were right there. The lift capacity would be less of a concern as the dump/rollback angles as well as the lift height. The lift height was my biggest concern on the LA 723 and I thought hard about the LA 853 on the next size tractor up. It is needed for loading dumpsters.

 

[JimMorrissey]

Nixon,

Jump up to the L3830 if you can afford it. You seem to be in search of more power and I just don't think it's worth getting rid of your current machine unless you take a sizable step. The L3830 is a very nice machine with the LA723. You'll like it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[ronjhall]

I got a quote for a new L3430 HST with 723 QA loader. $22000.00 plus tax. Loader was a $4495 option.
If you do not need a new tractor. I would do as others suggested and see what dealer will do on a trade-in for loader only.

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> Vince ,if it was practical to trade the loader alone ,I'd do so . But it doesn't seem to be that way . Most folks want a new tractor and a New loader with that tractor . John </font>

Speaking as someone who doesn't have a loader, I would take a used loader in good condition, if the price was right. Unfortunately, for the dealer to be able to sell it at the right price, I doubt the dealer would give you very much for it.

 

[frank_f15]

JOHN getting back to your original question (which is the best way to go) I WOULD try to sell it outright and get your new one. I think you might make out better $$$ wise, but then agin some dealers are looking for good used machines. why don't you talk to the dealer and get an idea of what kind of deal he will give you.