Kubota L2350 Remove loader

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I recently purchased a kubota L2350 with a LB400 loader. The loader works fine but the tractor does not have power steering or 4WD. I have a L2050 that has ps and 4WD. The frame and bolt holes all look the same on both tractors. (First question) After I swap FEL and hydraulic lines, Will the FEL work on the L2050 since the engine is the same HP.
(Second question) I seem to have a problem with removing the FEL from tractor, the arms are stuck in frame, will not move after vertical bolts are removed. Does anyone have step by step instructions to remove FEL.
Thanks in advance
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[Glowplug]

Welcome.

I don't know if the loader is compatible with the two tractors; can't help there.

If you're loader is removed the same way as mine, the first thing you do is tilt the bucket down with a dump angle of about 20 degrees. Then lower the stands. Lower the loader slowly, taking the weight off the front wheels, without really raising them up. Remove the pins. Slowly curl the bucket and the loader will raise up and out of it's bracket. Then disconnect the hydraulic hoses and slowly back away from the loader.

I just recently did this. It's incredibly easy and slick. I thought it was going to be a real PITA.

I don't know if you tried to remove it with the bucket flat. The key is to have the bucket slightly dumped and use the loader to take the weight off the front wheels. That way once the pins are removed all you do is curl the bucket back level and the loader lifts right out! Just don't drive away at that point. You still have to disconnect the hydraulic hoses!!

I hope that helps.

 

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Do you have the bars on the bucket to support it?