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Read articles →An owner-operator putting his Kubota L2501 and LA525 loader to real work moving large hardwood maple logs, roughly 1,100-1,200 pounds by his estimate, on uneven, sloped ground. The video shows actual loader strain, stability concerns going downhill with heavy loads, and improvised counterweight use. No specs or formal testing; just candid field footage. Best for buyers curious whether the L2501 can handle serious log-moving tasks.
Posted by the A & T Tech Outdoors channel; based on the transcript, this appears to be an owner-operator sharing informal, hands-on impressions from their own property.
Yes, the owner moves a maple log estimated at 1,100 to 1,200 pounds, though he says it is dangerous and you must go slow and be careful.
Not entirely, the owner says the front dipped and he could feel the back try to raise up and down while going downhill with the log raised.
Yes, the owner states having weight in the back helps a lot when moving heavy logs with the loader.
