Originally Posted by
Hughes500
BellBlade
Dont really care what crap the manufacturers say, what will it actually lift
All my 500's supposedly according to the manufacturer have a max of 3500lbs, well I have been at 3300 lbs and not been able to get the load off the ground !
So really looking for a real world answer
I believe the one in NZ being operated commercially was lifting around 1750lbs on the hook. That would be at or near sea level.
They are still ugly!!