Just an FYI - here are some interesting specs for commercial add-on compact tractor loaders:
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The raise times on these loaders are on the order of 3-6 seconds, with time increasing as the loader capacity increases. I would assume that these times do not result in catapulting the operator into the next county, but the points about moving a big load so fast are well taken.
Thanks for everyones input throught the thread. There were a lot of good comments and points made. I'll take them into consideration.
Thanks and the best to all,
don