L Series Lift Capacity

[WFM]

I bought my L3800 new in the spring of 2013 just before the smog crap was added. That helped push me into buying sooner. But one thing that's always bugged me is the 1000 lb max lift capacity.
I happened to run across a video and the link the larger hydrolic cylinders to add 30% lift capacity. I think my loader list a capacity of 1200 lbs. It's never done that. When I have steel delivered they know it has to be a max of 999 lbs if my order is over that they band it in two packs to unload separately. I'll be ordering a set soon.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

from tractordata...

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2nd number is the 'best' to remember.Kind of the 'real world'. 855# @ 20" out
Larger diameter cylinder will give more lift,hopefully the loader is designed for the extra load(should be....)
Also ,you'll probably have to add more rear ballast ! Offloading 'high and heavy' loads can 'teeter-totter' a tractor !!

4th number is kinda 'offloading trailer' number. 1.5m is about 4 1/2ft,sorta 'deck height' ?

 

[Yotekiller]

I have considered replacing mine with a tad larger cylinders as well. I would think you could just spec out a tad larger diameter with same stroke and buy them for half this price... Maybe just move up to a 2" bore?

 

[Vlach7]

Always center a heavy load, I could see how you could ruin your loader with a load that's heavier than it was designed for.

 

[The Evil Twin]

1200 lbs it can probably lift if it is right on the pins with no bucket.
Just be mindful of your loader capacity. I thought about doing this on my 2501 but then realized that the 3901 (uses the same loader) only lifts another 90 lbs over mine.

 

[old and tired]

...I think my loader list a capacity of 1200 lbs...

Couple thoughts... tractors that have larger loaders are much wider and heavier than our "standard" L's. As long as you are on flat ground, you should be fine.

Have you checked your system's hydraulic pressure? (that was set at the factory) My guess it's set at the low end. I've been amazed at what my tractor has picked up since I jacked my pressure to 2500 psi. Yes, there are risks in doing that - I hope with the loads you are lifting you have more than enough ballast hanging behind the tractor.

~$1,600 to replace all 4 hydraulic cylinders seems excessive and like my pressure increase, the weak link will be hoses bursting and loads slamming to the ground. Plan a head for that as a possible thing to happen.

Also, watch for leaks in your front axle seals in the future (I do...)

Plenty of videos on Youtube that show the increase in lift with the new cylinders...

 

[jyoutz]

Load lifting isn’t just a loader capacity issue. Loaders are specifically designed for tractors and paired with the the weight, width, and stability of tractor. You might be able to lift more with the loader, but is this safe using the same tractor platform?

 

[Yotekiller]

Load lifting isn’t just a loader capacity issue. Loaders are specifically designed for tractors and paired with the the weight, width, and stability of tractor. You might be able to lift more with the loader, but is this safe using the same tractor platform?

You see several of the korean tractors (TYM, Branson, Kioti etc.) that are same size or smaller than the L series with MUCH higher lift capacities. Not saying that it's safe, or won't be detrimental to the longevity of those tractors, but it doesn't seem that they took the weight or width of the tractors much into consideration. I think they should be heavily factored in though...

 

[TheOldHokie]

You see several of the korean tractors (TYM, Branson, Kioti etc.) that are same size or smaller than the L series with MUCH higher lift capacities. Not saying that it's safe, or won't be detrimental to the longevity of those tractors, but it doesn't seem that they took the weight or width of the tractors much into consideration. I think they should be heavily factored in though...

My personal experiece with my L3901.

Max load at max height isnt a warm fuzzy feeling just sitting still let alone trying to move the tractor.

A bit more lift capacity down low would be welcome but the quick attach tower is pretty unhappy as is.

Dan

 

[RCW]

You see several of the korean tractors (TYM, Branson, Kioti etc.) that are same size or smaller than the L series with MUCH higher lift capacities. Not saying that it's safe, or won't be detrimental to the longevity of those tractors, but it doesn't seem that they took the weight or width of the tractors much into consideration. I think they should be heavily factored in though...

True.

Don't know the brands mentioned, but friend has a Mahindra. Similar to a B or LX series Kubota.

Lift is rated 1,800 pounds +/- if I recall.

Don't think tractor weighs 1,800 pounds. Not sure how that works.....

 

[GreensvilleJay]

fizzicks !
teeter-totter math
just add rear weight
my forklift has 4,000# of cast iron on the back, ONE piece ..

 

[WFM]

On winters here where we do get some serious snow and I plow up banks with my pickup. Eventually I use the tractor and bucket to push the banks back. That task there I seem to run out of 'ump' with the loader.
I'm certainly not driving around with 900lbs of angle iron up in the air. It's 30" off the ground when I'm moving.
But looks like a easy fix to the issue.

 

[jyoutz]

True.

Don't know the brands mentioned, but friend has a Mahindra. Similar to a B or LX series Kubota.

Lift is rated 1,800 pounds +/- if I recall.

Don't think tractor weighs 1,800 pounds. Not sure how that works.....

I think it’s more for sales advertising than actual use.

 

[RCW]

I think it’s more for sales advertising than actual use.

Absolutely.

While buying it, he restated several times how much more the Mahindra loader was rated compared to a similar Kubota.

I questioned the rating on such a small machine, but I think it was a major part of his decision to buy the Mahindra.

 

[mikester]

There is a reason why your 2,600lb tractor was designed to only lift 1,000lbs and it isn't a problem with your lift cylinders or hydraulic pressures.