The Kubota MX5100 with an LA844 loader can lift about 2,443 lb at full height at the bucket pin. Australian LA854AU-B loader specs list 800 kg / 1,764 lb at 500 mm forward.
Kubota MX5100 Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor Model
Kubota MX5100
Common Loader Model
Kubota LA844 front loader
LA844 Lift Capacity
2,443 to 2,445 lb / about 1,108 to 1,110 kg at full height at bucket pin
LA844 Maximum Lift Height
110.7 in / 2,810 mm at pin
LA844 Boom Breakout Force
4,180 lb / 1,900 kg
Australian Loader Model
Kubota LA854AU-B mechanical self-levelling loader
LA854AU-B Lift Capacity
800 kg / 1,764 lb at 500 mm forward
LA854AU-B Maximum Lift Height
2,863 mm / 112.7 in at pivot pin
LA854AU-B Rated Flow
37 L/min
Best Real-World Number
Use the forward-load rating when using forks, spears, grapples, or loads sitting forward
How Much Can a Kubota MX5100 Loader Lift?
The Kubota MX5100 with the common LA844 loader can lift about 2,443 to 2,445 lb at full height at the bucket pin. That is the big headline number most owners search for.
For real-world work, the more honest number is lower because material in a bucket, pallet forks, bale spears, and grapples all move the load forward from the pins. If your MX5100 has the Australian LA854AU-B loader, use the published 800 kg / 1,764 lb at 500 mm forward figure as the safer working reference.
The bucket-pin rating is not the same as pallet fork capacity. Forks move the load forward, so safe lifting capacity drops fast.
Quick Loader Specs Overview
2,443 lbLA844 Pin Lift
1,764 lbLA854AU-B Forward Lift
110.7 inLA844 Lift Height
4,180 lbBreakout Force
LA844 vs LA854AU-B Loader Specs
Loader
Best Published Capacity Figure
Kubota LA844
2,443 to 2,445 lb at full height at bucket pin
Kubota LA854AU-B
800 kg / 1,764 lb at 500 mm forward
Why They Look Different
Different measurement points and loader versions
Best Number For Forks
Use the forward-load rating, not the pin rating
Best Number For Sales Specs
Use the bucket-pin rating, but explain what it means
Kubota MX5100 Loader Capacity Chart
LA844 Pin Lift
2,443 lb
Breakout Force
4,180 lb
LA854 Forward
1,764 lb
Rear Lift 24 in
2,310 lb
Kubota MX5100 Tractor Specs That Affect Loader Performance
Engine
Kubota V2403-M-T 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Gross Engine Power
52.2 hp / 38.9 kW
Net Engine Power
50.0 hp / 37.3 kW
PTO Power
44.0 hp gear / 42.5 hp HST
Hydraulic Type
Open center
Hydraulic Capacity
11.6 gal / 43.9 L
Hydraulic Pump Flow
9.2 gpm / 34.8 L/min
Total Hydraulic Flow
14.0 gpm / 53.0 L/min
Steering Flow
4.8 gpm / 18.2 L/min
Rear Hitch
Category II/I
Rear Lift at Ends
2,866 lb / 1,300 kg
Rear Lift at 24 in
2,310 lb / 1,047 kg
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized gear or hydrostatic
Operating Weight
3,369 to 3,774 lb depending on setup
Loader vs Rear Lift Capacity
Rear Lift Ends
2,866 lb
LA844 Pin Lift
2,443 lb
Rear Lift 24 in
2,310 lb
LA854 Forward
1,764 lb
Real-World Lifting: What the MX5100 Can Actually Handle
Round Bales
Usually yes, depending on bale weight, spear position, and rear ballast
Large Square Bales
Possible if weight is within rating and ballast is correct
Mulch Bucket
Easy work
Topsoil Bucket
Good, but wet soil gets heavy fast
Gravel Bucket
Partial buckets are smarter; full buckets can overload the loader
Pallet Fork Loads
Useful, but capacity drops because the load sits forward
Logs
Good for many property/farm logs, but long wet logs can overload the front end
Grapple Work
Good with 3rd function setup and proper ballast
The MX5100 is strong for its size, but it is not a skid steer or telehandler. Pallet forks, grapples, bale spears, and long loads reduce safe lift because the weight sits farther forward.
Best Uses for the Kubota MX5100 Loader
Moving mulch, soil, compost, and loose material
Handling hay with the right spear and ballast
Property cleanup
Light-to-medium gravel work
Firewood and log handling
Grapple work with a 3rd function kit
Snow removal and material loading
Not Best For
Repeated heavy commercial loader work
Heavy pallet handling at full reach
Using the loader as a crane
Working without rear ballast
Replacing a skid steer, telehandler, or wheel loader
Full buckets of wet clay, rock, or gravel all day
Ballast: The Part People Ignore
Loader capacity is not just hydraulic strength. The tractor also needs rear ballast to stay stable, steer properly, and avoid beating up the front axle.
Best practical setup: loaded rear tires plus a heavy rear implement, ballast box, or proper 3-point counterweight when doing serious loader work.
No Rear Ballast
Bad idea for serious loader work
Loaded Rear Tires
Good baseline stability
Ballast Box
Best simple counterweight option
Rear Implement
Good if heavy enough and mounted securely
Pallet Fork Work
Needs extra care because load sits farther forward
Grapple Work
Needs ballast because brush, logs, and uneven loads shift weight forward
Kubota LA844 Loader Dimensions
Maximum Lift Height at Pin
110.7 in / 2,810 mm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
87.1 in / 2,203 mm
Reach at Maximum Height
22.0 in / 557 mm
Reach at Ground, Bucket Level
74.1 in / 1,875 mm
Dump Angle at Full Height
45 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
42 degrees
Digging Depth
6.0 in / 152 mm
Overall Height in Carrying Position
55.5 in / 1,410 mm
Kubota LA854AU-B Loader Dimensions
Maximum Lift Height at Pivot Pin
2,863 mm / 112.7 in
Clearance with Attachment Dumped
2,255 mm / 88.8 in
Reach at Maximum Height
570 mm / 22.4 in
Reach with Attachment on Ground
1,919 mm / 75.6 in
Maximum Dump Angle
45 degrees
Maximum Rollback Angle
43 degrees
Digging Depth
177 mm / 7.0 in
Overall Height in Carry Position
1,410 mm / 55.5 in
Material Bucket Width / Weight
1,830 mm / 150 kg
Lift Capacity at 500 mm Forward
800 kg / 1,764 lb
Bucket Options
Standard Material Bucket
72 in / 6 ft, 13 cu ft heaped capacity
Heavy-Duty Material Bucket
72 in / 6 ft, 13 cu ft heaped capacity
Light Material Bucket
72 in, 16 cu ft heaped capacity
Best Bucket for Gravel
Standard or heavy-duty bucket, partial loads
Best Bucket for Mulch/Snow
Light material bucket
Cycle Times
LA844 Raise Time
4.5 seconds from ground to max height
LA844 Lowering Time
2.8 seconds
LA844 Bucket Dump Time
1.9 seconds
LA844 Bucket Rollback Time
2.5 seconds
LA854AU-B Raise Time
4.4 seconds
LA854AU-B Lowering Time
2.8 seconds
LA854AU-B Rollback Time
1.9 seconds
LA854AU-B Dumping Time
1.5 seconds
Common Mistakes
Using the bucket-pin rating as the pallet fork rating
Ignoring how far forward the load sits
Mixing up LA844 and LA854AU-B loader specs
Lifting heavy loads without rear ballast
Driving with the loader raised high
Overloading with wet gravel, wet clay, or dense material
Forgetting that a grapple or forks add attachment weight before payload
Assuming the MX5100 can replace a skid steer or telehandler
Running worn pins, loose mounts, or weak hydraulic hoses
Summary
The Kubota MX5100 commonly uses the LA844 loader, which can lift about 2,443 to 2,445 lb at full height at the bucket pin and has about 4,180 lb breakout force. Australian MX5100 models may use the LA854AU-B mechanical self-levelling loader, which is listed at 800 kg / 1,764 lb at 500 mm forward. The MX5100 tractor has 52.2 gross hp, 14.0 gpm total hydraulic flow, and 2,310 lb rear lift at 24 inches. It is a strong utility tractor loader, but real-world lifting depends on the loader model, ballast, attachment type, load position, and operator common sense.
