birdseye . . . just so you know what those numbers you posted mean. If a loader has the lift capacity of 2346# to max height at the pivot point, then it has roughly 1642# of lift capacity for a load that is centered roughly 19.7" (500mm) in front of the pivot point. If the bucket weighs 238 pound, subtract the bucket weight from 1642# for a 'payload capacity' of roughly 1400# inside the bucket.birdseye said:According to the specs I have a 400CX has a mass of 238 lbs. the lift capacity is:
2346 lbs. to max. height at pivot pin
Neophyte said:I just looked through my 300CX operators manual and I didn't find any information regarding the buckets. I have the 73" HD Bucket with Replaceable Cutting Edge and my 3320 easily handles it. It's my ballast that can't sometimes handle the amount of material that the 73" bucket can pick up.
Do you want the smaller bucket for tight spaces or are you worried that the 72" will be too big for the 300CX? If the latter, I wouldn't worry.
Do you have other Skid Steer Quick Attach items that you will be attaching to or are you getting it for future use?
Neophyte said:Is your 3720 going to be able to run your Bobcat HPHD? Have you ever run it with your Kubota?
Do you have any pictures of your SS QA Man Lift? I would be curious to see this. I have been thinking about purchasing one or having one made.
If you already have a larger bucket on your Bobcat, then it makes perfect sense to go with the smaller bucket.
My dealer told me that it would cost $411 more to get the Skid Steer Attachment Carrier. The JD 73" HD Bucket with Replaceable Cutting Edge lists for $908 . The Worksite Pro 72" SS QA HD Bucket with Replaceable Cutting Edge is $942. Overall it would have cost me about $450 more to get the Skid Steer setup.
At some point, I may replace the JD QA brackets with SS QA brackets. Of course, I will then need to remove the JD QA receivers from the bucket and weld on a SS QA receiver. It would have been easier to do it up front but I didn't think I would need it. I haven't needed it yet but it's starting to come up now that I'm looking at Forks.
I can take some measurements of my bucket but it seems like a moot point. Given all of your SS QA attachments, it only makes sense that you go with a SS QA and that leaves only the 66" bucket available since you don't want the larger 72" bucket.
Post some pictures when you get a chance. I have yet to se a 3x20 series with a Skid Steer QA and black Worksite Pro bucket.