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According to the spec sheet on this loader, lift capacity at full height is 630 lbs. This is a quarter yard bucket which should put the weight around 500 lbs. So maybe things are getting a little worn and I should shoot for 3/4 when I am filling the bucket up.

With a loaded bucket, the bucket does not drift back down. As far as why I needed to lift that high, I was having to dump some fill on the other side of a tall fence to stop some erosion.

I have a 1998 b7300 series tractor with an SMC 64Q fel, Gearmore 2g box scraper with rippers and a top and tilt control. I have only had this tractor for 3-4 months. I have noticed that if I have a full bucket of med density dirt, not compacted clay but not really loose fill. The bucket will not...