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Read articles →Distinctive for its hands-on lift-capacity testing using a large digital scale rather than just repeating spec-sheet numbers. The creator explains how manufacturers measure loader lift capacity from pivot pins, then actually weighs a massive oak log mid-air, recording 1,558 lbs on the updated Solis H24+ loader. Additional tests cover the grapple and bucket weights. Best for shoppers trying to verify whether the H24+'s claimed 50% capacity increase holds up in practice.
An owner-operator channel sharing real-property testing of equipment they personally own and use, though a link to Solis dealer info in the description suggests some brand relationship worth noting.
Using a digital scale, the tractor maxed out lifting a 1,558 pound oak log, close to its full capacity while lifting five to six feet high.
The manufacturer claims it went from a little over 900 pounds to over 1,400 pounds, and the real test recorded 1,558 pounds at max effort.
Shifting the log further in front of the pivot pin reduced capacity so much the tractor could not lift the same log that it maxed out on before.
Heavy front lifting strains the front axle, seals, and bearings, so a rear counterweight helps shift strain off the front axle.
