Weight of IBC cage full of split Ash

[AndyChalmers]

Hi, does anyone know what the weight would be of a steel IBC cage full of split Ash (9").  Both green & seasoned. 

Just purchased a new compact 30hp tractor with front loader expecting it to be fine and it wont lift them.

[SbTVF]

Close to half a ton wet and around 300-350kg at 20% in my experience.

[Ironbark]

More than you think. Wasn't it about 480 kgs? ..... Woodworks did a guess the weight thread not that long ago.

[Ironbark]

I've got the same problem by the way. Have you considered rear 3 point linkage forks?

[AndyChalmers]

10 hours ago, Ironbark said:

I've got the same problem by the way. Have you considered rear 3 point linkage forks?

new tractor spec is 400kg front forks limit.  was told would easily lift a cage of logs hmmm.  thats eaxactly what im looking for really.  Then also going to make a 3 point linkage attachment for the back of my 4 ton dumper 

[SbTVF]

new tractor spec is 400kg front forks limit.  was told would easily lift a cage of logs hmmm.  thats eaxactly what im looking for really.  Then also going to make a 3 point linkage attachment for the back of my 4 ton dumper 

Have you got a rear weight on? Counter balance is pretty important when you’re lifting anywhere near its limit.

[AndyChalmers]

32 minutes ago, SbTVF said:

Have you got a rear weight on? Counter balance is pretty important when you’re lifting anywhere near its limit.

yes a barrel full of concrete lol.  normally tractors lift more than spec just tip over, mine just doesnt lift it nor tip.

[SbTVF]

Perhaps it has a release valve that is stopping it lifting too much?

[Woodwanter]

Take a few on a trailer to a weighbridge, only way to be sure

[Woodworks]

As said you are looking at around 500kg including crate. Our 55hp compact can only just handle a cube of wet logs and has had to have some repairs to the front axles due to overloading. Think you are just asking too much of a 30hp machine. Probably not what you want to hear.