How To INCREASE Tractor Loader Lift Capacity | Kubota B2601 | Kubota B2650 | Kubota B3350

[@markcole6475]

I did to my L2501 and made a big difference with pressures around 2600 psi. I don’t always you max lift pressures but when I do it’s nice to have!

[@AmateurAtBest]

Yes it is! Nice to have that extra boost.

[@i8BBQ4Lunch]

Nice video. What make and model 3-point pallet forks do you have? Thank you.

[@bertdewaal6350]

I found the video informative and enjoyed the humour as well. I like when folks don’t take themselves too seriously… Just sayin’…

[@AmateurAtBest]

Thanks Bert! I appreciate the kind words.

[@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid]

Hi, what about the lines and the cylinders ?What are they rated at and can they handle the extra pressure?

[@AmateurAtBest]

I would say, in the long run, it would probably wear on the system faster.... but as to date I have not had any issues.

[@dustinwalden7091]

We have a 3200 series that is supposed to lift 1200 lbs but only likes about 700 or so. Might look into this. We bought a 3K forklift but still use the Kubota for the majority of our lifting.

[@Hugh_Jarsole]

The hydraulic pressure on these seem to vary a good bit from factory. I've never tested my b2601 with a pressure guage but the loader hydraulics will lift more than the chassis can handle, even with the 600lb tiller on the back it will easily put the tractor up on two wheels on my "test boulder"

[@AmateurAtBest]

Yeah I think whoever put this tractor together at the factory goofed up on mine.

[@tomyohe5326]

How many shims did you use in total? Thanks for the video and useful information.

[@chuckschweitzer491]

Great video learned a lot from it!!

[@AmateurAtBest]

Thank you!

[@merleschmidt8772]

Did you buy those shims from a kubota dealer or aftermarket?
I have a b3200 with bucket forks and I can’t lift beans and am willing to try something like this

[@AmateurAtBest]

You should definitely give it a go. You can buy them from a dealer or online. I believe I put links below.

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb6513]

I just have two questions if you needed more lift capacity why didn't you go with a bigger tractor.?... second question by doing this do you void your warranty?

[@AmateurAtBest]

Ideally you would want a bigger tractor. However, I don't have the space for a bigger tractor nor do I have the cash. As far as the warranty, I'm not sure if it would void it. I don't think there is any way for them to prove you added more shims. From what I understand, not every tractor comes with the same amount of shims.

[@daviddenman7479]

I have a B2601…. Yet my rear rims are different and I have wheel studs like a car/truck. Just wondering if I missed something that you covered in a older video or is your tractor older than mine?

[@AmateurAtBest]

I'm not too sure, my tractor is a 2017-2018ish. The hub and bolt style may be due to the size of the wheel and tire. Mine has the optional larger wheel package.

[@rodgerneeb301]

The reason your loader seems tippy is a lack of ballast weight in back, as soon as you pick up a tote with your 3 point, that issue is resolved, now you can move 2 totes simultaneously.

[@easternfrontnh]

AWESOME 😊

[@steveskurow3000]

Can you provide a link to the metal cages you use with your pallets to transport firewood? How are they attached?

[@AmateurAtBest]

The IBC cages? I buy them used from a local mulch manufacturer. I'm not sure I understand your question on how they're attached though.

[@steveskurow3000]

@@AmateurAtBest I see now that they are one piece. When I saw them in the video, I thought they were a cage that needed to be attached to a wooden pallet

[@AmateurAtBest]

They are all in one. Depending on the manufacturer, some have a metal bottom and other have a plastic. Either way they have the fork slots built in.

[@1ruralmailman]

if you lift one on the back forks,then you will have the ballast to lift one safely with teh front end loader,i would think.thats what alot of farmers do if lift one round bale on the back spear,then they can lift one out front no problem.

[@AmateurAtBest]

I'm going to have to try that! Thank you. Hopefully my front axle will hold up! lol

[@derekwirth2162]

@@AmateurAtBest gonna have to say it's a lot of extra added stress on the front wheel bearing. Chances are you won't know your front axle doesn't like it until your front portals are filled with shrapnel. I replaced wheel bearings on a larger Kubota /L3010 to be exact because top seals we're leaking due to dirt/age and found broken bearings when doing so. Not a pretty sight. Luckily they are trapped in the housing so pieces take longer to make their way out. I got them replaced before they got to bad. If you notice a problem driving it though it's already too late and damage is done. Just my 2cents. Maybe just stick to moving stuff with back forks one at a time. That's what I'd do if it was my tractor and a larger tractor isn't an option for many reasons.

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Yeah I need to do this to my 2019 b2301

[@tjwatson981]

What's the kubota part numbers for the B series?

[@AmateurAtBest]

For the washers? Here are links to the parts:
Hydraulic Pressure Gauge: (amzn.to/3qToZW8)
Kubota Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment Shims: (amzn.to/3eIWRTj)
Kubota Hydraulic Quick Coupler Set: (amzn.to/3vwJV91)

[@timberandtools]

Getting a little more umph of her!

[@AmateurAtBest]

That's right! 🤘🏻

[@zachwarren5437]

Sometimes washers will get you where you need to be

[@AmateurAtBest]

That will certainly work as well!

[@johndillian1018]

Stick a hardened 5/16 washer in there!!

[@AmateurAtBest]

That might work, haha.

[@k9intuition152]

Can adding that much pressure cause failures within the system ?
Also do other tractors have the same way to boost the pressure ?

[@AmateurAtBest]

It's possible if you go to high, for sure. I think a lot of the tractors in this class probably have a similar way of adjusting the pressure.

[@k9intuition152]

@@AmateurAtBest thanks. I’m gonna do some research here.

[@acerdale5099]

From what I’ve been told you need to stay under 2500psi to keep from stretching the hydraulic pump

[@lordgadgetman]

Have you got a link to the forks you use on the rear 3 point hitch ?

[@AmateurAtBest]

I bought it local but this is the one I purchased.
www.agrisupply.com/pallet-forks/p/72511/

[@chahtato]

Seems to be goofy dudes

[@justinb8584]

Your tractor should be at 2400-2450 psi from factory at 2500 RPM.... so I’d shoot for something around that.

[@AmateurAtBest]

Yes, that's what I've read. Crazy that it was at 1800!

[@kaseycasece1340]

young man ,
IF U NEVER have to take tires to r fix a flat , or any thing else when th tire or the rim , / U WILLHAVE to buy u another tire or rim or both > because beet juice or any other kind of JIUCE FOR BALLAST / will be sticking to the tire or the rim , WANT BE ANY GOOD !
USE YOUR IMPLEMENT FOR BALLAST FOR YOUR TRACTOR ONLY , THIS WAY U WILL BE SAVING ALOT OF MONEY

[@AmateurAtBest]

Thank you, I'll look into that!