I have a 1987 L2250, 970hrs, pretty well maintained by previous owner (i know the guy). He did replace the hydraulic pump over the years and general maintenance expected. New hoses when needed, all fluid/filter changes.
Yesterday I bought 2 round bales (hay), they weigh roughly 600lbs each. I mounted my rear spike, spiked one and coudlnt lift it. I reved up the engine and got maybe 10-12 inches off the ground. That was it.
On a separate but similar note - I use a 6.5 foot disc hardow, built in the 1950s, it will lift that all day long. Same with an old Kubota 60 inch bush hog. But the round bale it wouldnt lift.
Looking at Impliment Limitations in the manual, page 11, seems I should be able to lift between 1400-1875lbs.
What could be causing the low lift capacity? Im wondering about the hydraulic pump he replaced - if its the right one?
Yesterday I bought 2 round bales (hay), they weigh roughly 600lbs each. I mounted my rear spike, spiked one and coudlnt lift it. I reved up the engine and got maybe 10-12 inches off the ground. That was it.
On a separate but similar note - I use a 6.5 foot disc hardow, built in the 1950s, it will lift that all day long. Same with an old Kubota 60 inch bush hog. But the round bale it wouldnt lift.
Looking at Impliment Limitations in the manual, page 11, seems I should be able to lift between 1400-1875lbs.
What could be causing the low lift capacity? Im wondering about the hydraulic pump he replaced - if its the right one?
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