MX5200 loader capacity problem?

[GamblerAcres]

2018 Kubota Mx5200 HST with 87 hours. Over the past few days I put some serious use on the loader for the first time. I moved about 30 tons of clean dirt that had been sitting in a pile for about 3 years. I also moved about 20 tons of crush and run gravel that had been sitting for over a year, compacted by horses (yes, they loved climbing it).

The piranha tooth bar made it easy to cut into the piles. My concern is that whenever I got a good bite into either pile the loader would stop lifting or curling. I've read many posts that the MX series will easily lift the rear end, even with plenty of rear ballast. That never happened, not even once.

The only ballast I have is a 3 point drum filled with concrete and blocks. I estimate it to weigh about 1400 lbs. The rear tires are NOT filled, nor do I have any wheel weights.

Normal or do I have issues?

 

[D2Cat]

You might want to look at some YouTube video to show the proper use of loading a bucket. Sounds simple, and is once you see the correct procedure. It sounds like you're setting the bucket down low and trying to push the bucket through the pile. As you push into the pile, raise and roll up the bucket to get it full. Takes a bit of practice, but after a bit you'll get the hang of it.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Your hydraulic pressure setting could be a bit low, you can get a gauge and test it.

 

[GamblerAcres]

You might want to look at some YouTube video to show the proper use of loading a bucket. Sounds simple, and is once you see the correct procedure. It sounds like you're setting the bucket down low and trying to push the bucket through the pile. As you push into the pile, raise and roll up the bucket to get it full. Takes a bit of practice, but after a bit you'll get the hang of it.

You're probably right. Regardless, the rear end should lift up when I try to lift too much based on several other posts I've read about the MX series. There are guys saying that filled tires, wheel weights, and an implement on the 3 point are not enough to keep the rear end down. I'm worried I'm missing out on power that I should have. I went with the MX for the loader capacity.

I think I'll go ahead and invest in a pressure gauge to be sure.

 

[GamblerAcres]

Your hydraulic pressure setting could be a bit low, you can get a gauge and test it.

Can you point me in the right direction?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Kenny can hook you up with the right setup:

http://www.boltonhooks.com/hydraulics.html

 

[russell.still.5]

You're probably right. Regardless, the rear end should lift up when I try to lift too much based on several other posts I've read about the MX series. There are guys saying that filled tires, wheel weights, and an implement on the 3 point are not enough to keep the rear end down. I'm worried I'm missing out on power that I should have. I went with the MX for the loader capacity.

I think I'll go ahead and invest in a pressure gauge to be sure.

If the tractor is pushing in to the pile, the loader it's not going to raise. Same thing if your holding the brake with the bucket in the pile. The loader is trying to raise and push the tractor backwards. The loader raises in an arch motion, not straight up.

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[troverman]

How much weight do you have in the bucket? I have an MX4800 which has the same loader and lift capacity as your 5200. I have filled Ag tires on the back, and a 600lb brush hog. With forks instead of a bucket, I attempted to lift a 275 gallon water tote out of the back of my pickup, filled to 90% with water. The tractor was unable to lift the tote, nor did it lift the back of my tractor.

In reality, your lift capacity is probably around 1500lbs. Which bucket do you have? I have the "light materials" bucket which is considerably larger in capacity than the standard or heavy duty buckets offered. In other words, if I loaded the "light materials" bucket with something heavy, I could probably overload it.

 

[smittydog27]

275 LBS of water is 2,295 lbs.

Loader is model 1065
Loader is rated for (1065)*2.2= 2343lbs (book says 2275 lbs)

With forks extending out, I would say your at/above your max capacity

Steve

 

[troverman]

275 LBS of water is 2,295 lbs.

Loader is model 1065
Loader is rated for (1065)*2.2= 2343lbs (book says 2275 lbs)

With forks extending out, I would say your at/above your max capacity

Steve

No doubt, but the tank wasn't quite full. Probably 90%.

 

[N7HEVN]

275 LBS of water is 2,295 lbs.

Loader is model 1065
Loader is rated for (1065)*2.2= 2343lbs (book says 2275 lbs)

With forks extending out, I would say your at/above your max capacity

Steve

Hi all.
A bit of revive on this old thread, I have a MX5200 as well, and was doing a Forum Search about loader and weight items, and have to tease ole Smitty there...
By your logic.... So, what's heavier, a pound of lead, or a pound of feathers....?
"275 LBS of water is 2,295 lbs"

I kid, I kid! Am sure you meant to say, 275 Gallons, not LBS !
For most liquids, like Water, I've always been told is 1 Gallon = 8 Pounds, which is a rough calculation against what you meant there, I assume.

 

[Boo]

I have the MX5800 but the same loader. With the rear tires filled and the backhoe on, trying to pull out small trees, my loader will lift the rear tires off the ground. However, when I drive into a pile of dirt and try to lift, it will not. I think it is a geometry issue.