BX23S can't lift front bucket loaded with gravel

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

I have a bx23s and purchased new in 2021. I am moving a load of gravel, but can not lift front bucket when it is full of gravel. What is lifting limit of stock bx23s with la340 fel? Should it fully lift a full bucket of gravel?

 

[Garvini]

it should lift it...your bucket holds 5-6 cubic ft... dry crushed stone is about 100lbs per cubic ft... your loader is rated at about 750lbs...are you raising the throttle enough?

 

[Hkb82]

Those limits are at your FEL pin not sticking out the front or with a full bucket of gravel. Also full bucket and heaping bucket are two different things. Easy fix is to take a bit less of a bucket. 6cubic feet plus bucket weight is gonna put you real close to the limits of your bx or should I say did put you. Another thing to consider is the type of stone your working with plus is it dry/wet. To me this sounds more like you found the max and less like something is wrong with your bx.

it should lift it...your bucket holds 5-6 cubic ft... dry crushed stone is about 100lbs per cubic ft... your loader is rated at about 750lbs...are you raising the throttle enough?

Don’t forget the weight of the bucket.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

RPM needs to be 2500+ and there's a big difference in wet pea gravel vs dry 3/4 clear....

 

[Bearcatrp]

High RPM’s and a ballast box on the back maxed out on weight. Should lift with no problem. Let me guess, your back tires came off the ground trying to lift a full buck.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

hmm, I assumed the BH was on his BX23S....... as I can lift full buckets of gravel all day long

 

[mikester]

What Kubota is selling in the brochures
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I see a difference. Do you see a difference? Which picture best matches your machine?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

top one, except I got rid of the ROPS and BH has never been off
wonder how long it took them to stage that gardening scene ??

 

[miketrock]

I have a bx23s and purchased new in 2021. I am moving a load of gravel, but can not lift front bucket when it is full of gravel. What is lifting limit of stock bx23s with la340 fel? Should it fully lift a full bucket of gravel?

You can get a pressure guage and check how much hydraulic pressure you have ... sometimes from the factory they dont have as much hydraulic pressure as they should. You can get shims from a kubota dealer and raise your hydraulic pressure a little if needed.

 

[GibbyESS9]

I move a lot of 2a gravel/stone with my bx23s. Trails and driveway maintenance. If its wet, you definitely know the difference. I can NOT heap the bucket and raise it to dump in my Polaris Ranger. Even load yes.
You just have to know the limits I guess. Still love my bx23s.

Gibby

 

[fried1765]

top one, except I got rid of the ROPS and BH has never been off
wonder how long it took them to stage that gardening scene ??

The little Kubota is OK,...... but the driver looks better!

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

it should lift it...your bucket holds 5-6 cubic ft... dry crushed stone is about 100lbs per cubic ft... your loader is rated at about 750lbs...are you raising the throttle enough?

I usually operate with about 3000 rpm

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

Those limits are at your FEL pin not sticking out the front or with a full bucket of gravel. Also full bucket and heaping bucket are two different things. Easy fix is to take a bit less of a bucket. 6cubic feet plus bucket weight is gonna put you real close to the limits of your bx or should I say did put you. Another thing to consider is the type of stone your working with plus is it dry/wet. To me this sounds more like you found the max and less like something is wrong with your bx.

Don’t forget the weight of the bucket.

Thanks. Full bucket. Still happy with bx23s. Guess it just take me a little longer to move the 2 truckloads of gravel.

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

RPM needs to be 2500+ and there's a big difference in wet pea gravel vs dry 3/4 clear....

Thanks. Usually operate at approximately 3000 rpm. Gravel, stone and sand mix would be best described as damp

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

High RPM’s and a ballast box on the back maxed out on weight. Should lift with no problem. Let me guess, your back tires came off the ground trying to lift a full buck.

BH on back, back tires didn't lift. Could curl bucket but not lift.. Spilled some out to 3/4 full and lifted to move gravel

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

hmm, I assumed the BH was on his BX23S....... as I can lift full buckets of gravel all day long

Yes BH is on. I thought it had a bit more lifting power.

 

[2021 BX23S Home resort]

You can get a pressure guage and check how much hydraulic pressure you have ... sometimes from the factory they dont have as much hydraulic pressure as they should. You can get shims from a kubota dealer and raise your hydraulic pressure a little if needed.

Thanks. Will do this. Dealer is a 2 hour drive away, so I need to plan a day for shopping trip.

 

[edritchey]

BH on back, back tires didn't lift. Could curl bucket but not lift.. Spilled some out to 3/4 full and lifted to move gravel

I've never had that problem with any of the BX tractors I've had even the old 2005 BX23D I have will easily lift a full bucket of anything without any problem. Below lifting a heavy log with clamp on forks.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

yes, it is a lite 'light' in lifting.
the spec of 700#(?) is AT the loader frame AND include the weight of the bucket,so realistically about 500# 'payload', so always fully curl back to get max.
if you're moving patio stones, put them in vertically not laying down,you can carry more.
when you decide you need pallet forks,get the lightest ones possible. I have HLA 900# unit,which is overkill and NO need for 2000# forks.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Anything can be overloaded I guess.....Hahahah