Part of the Kubota Operator Manuals.
This is the operator's manual for the Kubota LA514, LA724, and LA854 front loaders, the factory book that covers mounting, operating, and maintaining these loaders on a suitable tractor. It is written for owners and operators who want to run the loader safely and keep it serviced.
Inside you get the full loader, bucket, dimensional, and operational specifications, safe operating practices, pre-operation setup including rear ballast and bleeding air from the hydraulics, and step-by-step loader operation from filling and lifting to dumping and backfilling. It also covers attachments, the pallet fork, maintenance, and removing, storing, and reinstalling the loader.
Use it to set the loader up correctly, work it safely, torque the main-frame bolts to spec, grease the pivot points, and take the loader on and off the tractor without damage. Delivered as a downloadable, printable PDF.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Operation | 4-7 | Danger, Warning and Caution Labels, Care of Danger |
| Servicing of Loader | 8 | Your Dealer Is Interested in Your New Loader, Kubota Loader (Model, Serial Number, Date of Purchase, Name of Dealer) |
| Specifications | 9-14 | Suitable Tractor, Bucket Specifications, Dimensional Specifications, Operational Specifications, Loader Terminology |
| Pre-Operation Check | 15-19 | Lubrication, Rear Ballast, Tire Inflation, Removing Air From the Hydraulic System, Dual Remote Hydraulic Control System |
| Operating the Loader | 20-28 | Filling the Bucket, Lifting the Load, Dumping the Bucket, Loading From a Bank, Loading Low Trucks or Spreaders From a Pile, Handling Large Heavy Objects, Bucket Level Indicator |
| Dismounting the Loader | 29 | Detaching Implements |
| Attachments | 30 | Quick Bucket (Square 66", Square 72", Round 72" Hd, Square 72" Light Material) |
| Assemble Pallet Fork | 31 | Install the Fork to the Middle of the Frame, Slide the Fork to the Desired Position, Push the Lock Lever and Slide the Fork Slightly |
| Maintenance | 32-34 | Lubrication, Daily Checks, General Torque Specification |
| Removing the Loader | 35-36 | Boom, Stands, Spring Pins, Mounting Pins, Hydraulic Control Lever, Quick Couplers |
| Storing the Loader | 37 | Store the Loader in a Clean Dry Place, Make Sure the Loader Is Properly Supported, Attach the Protective Plugs and Caps to the Couplers, Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Connections |
| Reinstalling the Loader | 38 | Slowly Drive the Tractor Between the Loader Side Frames, Slowly Move the Hydraulic Control Lever to Dump Position, Stop the Engine |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Main frame bolt/nut torque (M16) | 226 N-m (23 kgf-m, 166 ft-lbs) | p. 32 |
| 6.00-16, 4PR Front Tire Inflation Pressure | 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm², 32 psi) | p. 17 |
| Back Hoe Weight (Counter Weight) | Approx. 770 kg (1690 lbs) | p. 16 |
| Main Frames M16 bolts Torque | 226 N-m (23 kgf-m, 166 ft-lbs) | p. 32 |
| LA514 | ||
| LA514 Rated Flow | 31.5 L/m (8.3 GPM) | p. 9 |
| LA514 Square 66" Bucket Struck Capacity | 0.23 m³ (8.1 CU.FT.) | p. 10 |
| LA724, LA854 | ||
| LA724/LA854 Maximum Pressure | 18.1 MPa (185 kgf/cm², 2630 psi) | p. 9 |
| LA854 | ||
| LA854 Net Weight (Approximate) | 590 kg (1300 lbs) | p. 9 |
| LA854 Max. Lift Height (to bucket pivot pin) | 2863 mm (112.7 in) | p. 11 |
| LA854 Breakout Force (Bucket Pivot Pin) | 18662 N (4195 lbs) | p. 12 |
| LA854 Raising Time | 4.2 sec | p. 12 |
| LA853, LA854 | ||
| LA853, LA854 Pallet Fork Rated Capacity | 1300 LBS. | p. 30 |
