That funny looking thing that Is sticking up behind the seat Is called the ROP. Roll Over Protection. This would be a Great time to have it in the Working position.
Not a good idea to use a ratchet strap over a cutting edge ! The first bag surprised me when it jerked that it didn’t shear the strap on the way out of truck.
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 YIKES, we bought ours as a package deal with loader, backhoe and the dealer threw in a forklift attachment. I bought a quick change snowplow for it afterwards. It works well. I noticed that you have a hydrostatic drive. I went with the standard version. I don't like having to keep my foot on a pedal to keep moving. Be safe on that ice.
@@BlakeConnor I a ran chain around my bucket and ended up bending the top of the bucket. Forks keep the weight lower and puts the pressure on the loader frame. and you can keep the load closer in. And, If the bags were on a pallet that would be even better
Looked like 878lbs. Feed suppliers now a days are shorting everybody 90% of the time. Do you have a scale? Sometimes feed is sold by volume to a known weight. Your limit has NO SAFTY MARGIN at that Weight. Cast off the bucket & re-rig closer, for "some safty". We don't want to be "reading about you". Thanks for the Vidio Sir and happy safe tractoring .
You're absolutely right! I really appreciate you mentioning that! If I was hauling it any further I definitely would have. It actually felt very stable with the tiller for rear ballast and I kept the sack close to the ground and my hand on the loader lever in case I needed to drop it real quick.
We had a tractor rollover and injur a family member one time and it happened in way less risky conditions than you had here. He was thrown from the tractor and was lucky to not get killed. Lifting near full height and weight on ice.... hard to imagine a better time to have rops up and seatbelt on. Glad you didn't get hurt but that's pushing your luck too much imo
That’s probably the best way to pick them up being a thousand lbs. I saw this because all that weight is under the hinge pin which is rated for 1,050 lbs. as you move farther out your loader weight capacity you will loose. So if you had pallet forks on and trying to pick up that way. You most likely would not be able to pick them up. I know this because when I had my L3301 I couldn’t. Kubot rates there loader 800mm out from the hinge pins. So at the hinge pins you would be able to pick up more than say center of your bucket. That’s why your able to lift those heavy bags. Your weight is center under those pins. Just make sure you have enough weight in the rear or your flip that tractor.
Nice Job ! I have the 3301 and same lifting capacity as the 2501 I’m glad I bought a tractors It has paid off so many times any have done many things I would have not done without it Be safe Thanks for sharing Phil PFON
You could make something to go from the tube in the loader frame on each side. Maybe a chain straight through for two corners and a chain to the front of the bucket on the front.
I researched tractors for two years before buying one. I wanted a Kubota but they are light and weak as far as loader capacity goes. I ended up buying a kioti. It lifts almost twice as much as a similar size Kubota and less money also. Kubota is a great tractor just not very strong in comparison.
A Ck2610 lift capacity is 1631#, a kubota l2501 is 1131#. Only a 500# difference. When I saw what the resale was for a Kioti and the dealer network, I quickly bought a Kubota.
@@nickg2366 now do loader capacity. Your kioti numbers are 3pt. Thats what sold me on the kioti. An L series Kubota doesn't even come close. Its like 12 hundred pounds compared to over 18hundred pounds. Plus the kioti is much heavier also. My local Kubota dealer told me I would not be happy with a L 2510 . It was the first tractor I looked at and is what I wanted to buy. He is very honest. Kubota always have lower hydraulic pressure than comparable machines not just tractors but excavators as well. Kubota makes a great machine but dollar for dollar kioti kills them.
Oh yea, " twac-tor, owner-loaner's" are constantly smash-a-lating there flimsy front axles. Causing seal leakage (first sign) & bearing ( pivot trunion) breakage right off the bat! Then "boo-hooing" to the dealer's over a warrenty issue. The dealer promptly tells the "loaner" to haul it in & "we will take care of it". They do and , approximately 3 1/2 weekes the twack-tor is ALL FIXED UP ( under a warrenty claim). This might be great to have an 1800.oo$ repair done for FREE, but it will be the "Last time". Have done this for my many associate's "on the side" ( still not cheep) averaging 350.oo$ per side,(Just for seals). The parts are not cheep, and could go to 1600.oo$ for a whole steering drop spindle replacement, plus labor. Kubota " purposely " runs low hydraulic pressure & small cylinders as does John Deere ( both in their small "twack-rors"), to Prevent "FRONT AXLE OVERLOAD". Counter-weighteing on the three point (heavely) helps. Wheel weights or filled tires , does NOT Help the "poor little front axle"from over-load. These little machine's are "helpers to the wheelburo's", they are FAR from being indestructible.
You know every Kubota I've ever owned had leaking front axles even the one I had that didn't have a loader. My Massey's though I've not had that issue and I just wonder if it's the style of axle and bevel gear thelat Kubota uses. Also the Kubota seems to have a tube style axle while the Massey has a cast front axle. I wonder why Kubota doesn't make them with a cast iron axle?
@@wdglockandroll yeah they are more so then the last one I had but they still didn't seem as beefy as the Massey. I looked hard at the Kubota and really wanted to buy but the Massey seems heavier built and it does weight more.ill try to get a pic of my front axle for comparison.
curious about the amount of power under load getting up steep slopes. I'm in the market for one and my property is hilly. I've heard others say the 2501 bogs down getting up hills and go with a 3901 or better. Your experience?
I noticed the ROP too. Trying to push lifting limits on an icy sloe and his ROP is folded down...I bet if someone would ask him why he would just say "I never use the ROP"
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 You can make a small extension on the barn with enough clearance to accommodate the pig feed. With a little inginuity it can be done. Where there's a way there's a will. Good luck mate 👍
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 I’d have done the same but what he’s saying about a little extension to store the food would be cheaper that a new tractor so probably cheap insurance
@@Morpheen999 well then leave yours down and drive your tractor sideways on a 20 degree incline. Let me know which hospital you'll be at I'll come and visit. 😂
That funny looking thing that
Is sticking up behind the seat
Is called the ROP. Roll Over
Protection. This would be a
Great time to have it in the
Working position.
No it's not gonna roll over
Not a good idea to use a ratchet strap over a cutting edge ! The first bag surprised me when it jerked that it didn’t shear the strap on the way out of truck.
A forklift attachment would be good for this. A fork right through each handl. Roll bar up!!!! I have the same tractor with backhoe. I love it.
Yes forks would be ideal! Nice! Kicking myself for not getting the backhoe with it as I dig up a busted water line by hand yesterday..
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 YIKES, we bought ours as a package deal with loader, backhoe and the dealer threw in a forklift attachment. I bought a quick change snowplow for it afterwards. It works well. I noticed that you have a hydrostatic drive. I went with the standard version. I don't like having to keep my foot on a pedal to keep moving. Be safe on that ice.
I would think that would move the weight two far forward. I would go a chain through the tube on the loader and one up to the front of the bucket.
@@BlakeConnor I a ran chain around my bucket and ended up bending the top of the bucket. Forks keep the weight lower and puts the pressure on the loader frame. and you can keep the load closer in. And, If the bags were on a pallet that would be even better
@@BlakeConnor probably be a good way to bend the tube
Looked like 878lbs. Feed suppliers now a days are shorting everybody 90% of the time. Do you have a scale? Sometimes feed is sold by volume to a known weight. Your limit has NO SAFTY MARGIN at that Weight. Cast off the bucket & re-rig closer, for "some safty". We don't want to be "reading about you".
Thanks for the Vidio Sir and happy safe tractoring .
GET A BIGGER TRACTOR TOO SMALL
Probably want to put the roll bar up when lifting something heavy high off the ground !!!!
You're absolutely right! I really appreciate you mentioning that! If I was hauling it any further I definitely would have. It actually felt very stable with the tiller for rear ballast and I kept the sack close to the ground and my hand on the loader lever in case I needed to drop it real quick.
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 I hear ya but just some advise… especially if you’re going to put it on TH-cam the rops police will eat you up lol
We had a tractor rollover and injur a family member one time and it happened in way less risky conditions than you had here. He was thrown from the tractor and was lucky to not get killed. Lifting near full height and weight on ice.... hard to imagine a better time to have rops up and seatbelt on. Glad you didn't get hurt but that's pushing your luck too much imo
Slow and steady wins this race. Nice job. New subscriber here.
Hey Gary! Thanks for stopping by.
I would have taken the bucket off and just attach it to the arms.. bucket being off will give you a couple hundred pounds extra of lift
A strap though the tube in the loader and one to the quick hitch. 👌
I'm kind of thinking they do not weigh a thousand pounds.. 800 maybe
That’s probably the best way to pick them up being a thousand lbs. I saw this because all that weight is under the hinge pin which is rated for 1,050 lbs.
as you move farther out your loader weight capacity you will loose. So if you had pallet forks on and trying to pick up that way. You most likely would not be able to pick them up. I know this because when I had my L3301 I couldn’t. Kubot rates there loader 800mm out from the hinge pins. So at the hinge pins you would be able to pick up more than say center of your bucket. That’s why your able to lift those heavy bags. Your weight is center under those pins. Just make sure you have enough weight in the rear or your flip that tractor.
Great info! Thanks for the feed back
The bucket weighs 250 pounds by itself. Not bad
Did you use the glow plugs?
Yes when I first started it. Held them for about 5 seconds then let it warm up for about 20 minutes.
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Nice Job !
I have the 3301 and same lifting capacity as the 2501
I’m glad I bought a tractors
It has paid off so many times any have done many things I would have not done without it
Be safe
Thanks for sharing
Phil
PFON
Hello Josh, we are purchasing the same tractor at this time, just subscribed, nice smooth lift, Take Care and Stay Safe 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Hey Thanks for stopping by! Will do. Just subscribed to your channel
Awesome
You could make something to go from the tube in the loader frame on each side. Maybe a chain straight through for two corners and a chain to the front of the bucket on the front.
I researched tractors for two years before buying one. I wanted a Kubota but they are light and weak as far as loader capacity goes. I ended up buying a kioti. It lifts almost twice as much as a similar size Kubota and less money also. Kubota is a great tractor just not very strong in comparison.
A Ck2610 lift capacity is 1631#, a kubota l2501 is 1131#. Only a 500# difference. When I saw what the resale was for a Kioti and the dealer network, I quickly bought a Kubota.
@@nickg2366 now do loader capacity. Your kioti numbers are 3pt. Thats what sold me on the kioti. An L series Kubota doesn't even come close. Its like 12 hundred pounds compared to over 18hundred pounds. Plus the kioti is much heavier also. My local Kubota dealer told me I would not be happy with a L 2510 . It was the first tractor I looked at and is what I wanted to buy. He is very honest. Kubota always have lower hydraulic pressure than comparable machines not just tractors but excavators as well. Kubota makes a great machine but dollar for dollar kioti kills them.
@@nickg2366 and wow. Only 60 percent more force ? Thats a lot. Wow a lot.
@@nickg2366 your Tractor should last you a lifetime--- it's not a car.
My 92 year old grand mother said to hurry up.
I would never run the strap over front cutting edge. One-day it will cut the strap. Please be careful.
You need to weld some lift rings on your bucket
Your rear needs added weights
Like the tractor, LOVE THAT DOG !
It looked heavy. I’d be careful of damaging the front axle. Stay safe.
Oh yea, " twac-tor, owner-loaner's" are constantly smash-a-lating there flimsy front axles. Causing seal leakage (first sign) & bearing ( pivot trunion) breakage right off the bat! Then "boo-hooing" to the dealer's over a warrenty issue. The dealer promptly tells the "loaner" to haul it in & "we will take care of it". They do and , approximately 3 1/2 weekes the twack-tor is ALL FIXED UP ( under a warrenty claim). This might be great to have an 1800.oo$ repair done for FREE, but it will be the "Last time". Have done this for my many associate's "on the side" ( still not cheep) averaging 350.oo$ per side,(Just for seals). The parts are not cheep, and could go to 1600.oo$ for a whole steering drop spindle replacement, plus labor. Kubota " purposely " runs low hydraulic pressure & small cylinders as does John Deere ( both in their small "twack-rors"), to Prevent "FRONT AXLE OVERLOAD". Counter-weighteing on the three point (heavely) helps. Wheel weights or filled tires , does NOT Help the "poor little front axle"from over-load. These little machine's are "helpers to the wheelburo's", they are FAR from being indestructible.
You know every Kubota I've ever owned had leaking front axles even the one I had that didn't have a loader. My Massey's though I've not had that issue and I just wonder if it's the style of axle and bevel gear thelat Kubota uses. Also the Kubota seems to have a tube style axle while the Massey has a cast front axle. I wonder why Kubota doesn't make them with a cast iron axle?
@@acvfdfireman My seems cast on the l2501
@@wdglockandroll yeah they are more so then the last one I had but they still didn't seem as beefy as the Massey. I looked hard at the Kubota and really wanted to buy but the Massey seems heavier built and it does weight more.ill try to get a pic of my front axle for comparison.
curious about the amount of power under load getting up steep slopes.
I'm in the market for one and my property is hilly. I've heard others say the 2501 bogs down getting up hills and go with a 3901 or better. Your experience?
In medium range the 2501 wont bog down as long as you have the rpm up. I keep mine at 1700 and it doesnt slow down on steep hills.
What did amateur
I noticed the ROP too. Trying to push lifting limits on an icy sloe and his ROP is folded down...I bet if someone would ask him why he would just say "I never use the ROP"
Ya buddy your ROPS should be up at all times. It only takes once. No room for error it's your life after all. Cheers
Totally agree! But there is no getting in that little barn with them up, I tried..
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 You can make a small extension on the barn with enough clearance to accommodate the pig feed. With a little inginuity it can be done. Where there's a way there's a will. Good luck mate 👍
@@flowerytrailsfarm7261 I’d have done the same but what he’s saying about a little extension to store the food would be cheaper that a new tractor so probably cheap insurance
They wouldn't make it foldable if it was meant to be up at all times...
@@Morpheen999 well then leave yours down and drive your tractor sideways on a 20 degree incline. Let me know which hospital you'll be at I'll come and visit. 😂