12LA Loader Hydraulic Line Cover

AuburnNW24 · Jul 21, 2006

I have learned a lot on this forum, by reading other's posts and responses. I thought I would like to contribute back.

I have a TC24DA with a 12LA loader. I bent one of the hydraulic lines on the cross beam on my loader. It must have caught on something in the woods when I was clearing??? To prevent further damage I built a small sheet metal guard to cover the lines. (see attached photo and drawing). Hopefully it will also keep the rocks and twigs from collecting between the lines and the cross beam.

The bolts are 2 1/2" 1/4-20 and were difficult to remove. I broke one off and had to result to Broken Bolt Removal 101. I put lube on the replacements.

My dealer was out of the fancy blue paint. It is on order. I thought about just painting it orange.

I hope someone can use this info.

~ Rich in Seattle

jwstewar · Jul 22, 2006

That is pretty slick. Me wants one of those.

BTW, Krylon Blue paint matches NH blue pretty close. I've purchased some at Wally World for $2.99. Sure is hard to tell from NH blue - even though the lid doesn't look like it would match, it is really, really close.

MiserableOldFart · Jul 25, 2006

That's a nice idea. I've already noticed that my 12 LA catches any dirt in that area that I over-shovel into the bucket (when long range shoveling), and it's hard to get it out of there. Maybe it can be done with a piece of wood instead of metal, routed out for the lines? Then maybe I'd name the tractor and put the name on it.

Something like "This is what my heirs get instead of money" LOL.

Did the dealer weld that hook onto the bucket? Do you find it useful?

AuburnNW24 · Jul 26, 2006

Yes they are weld-on chain hooks with flat backs. I got them from my dealer. 3 hooks total. Both edges and in the middle. They are extremely useful. For example if I am picking up a stump that doesn't want to stay in the bucket a short piece of chain allows me to tip it into the bucket. I also use it to pick things up that I should be picking up myself. For example I use it to move my trailer around. I just hook the emergency chain through the chain hook, lift, and drive slow.

The most important thing is that you are careful. You have a lot more loader than you do tractor. If the loader cannot easily lift it then it is too heavy. When things are hung off the front of the loader the laws of physics are not working to your advantage.