RC4WD says 44lbs for their excavator, but it's actually barely 30lbs...
154lbs break-out-force... sounds like some creative writing to make it seem impressive, just like "most powerful loader on the market today"... I'd like to see this model run head to head with a Premacon and/or Fumotec loader ... maybe even chain 'em up back to back on the asphalt or carpet, add a brick or two in the bucket for greater traction (if you dare rc4wd!) & see which one breaks 1st.