Adding FEL to Bolens 1502

[Cjr02]

Hi all, new member with a new to me Bolens/ Iseki H1502. I'm doing a refurbish before adding a FEL for some light dirt work. I already have the loader.

I'd like to add connections for the loader while I have all the fluid drained. I was thinking of putting a quick disconnect set on the joint about 12" behind the pump, which I assume is there for splitting the tractor. I would have to use a short link hose when the loader isn't mounted. I like the idea of not cutting the hard line.

Is there a problem doing this? Im new to tractor hydraulics, is there a better way to go? Would I then use the PB port on the loader valve to go out to the 3 point?

 

[fxrs55]

I think I read somewhere on this forum that the small pump
on this type of tractor is inadequate to operate a front end loader.

 

[Cjr02]

Thanks for the heads up. There are actually a lot of these tractors with loaders. Bolens even had a factory option loader, the model 1517. I have a small loader, just looking to see if my plan for tapping hydraulics is sound. I'll put up a pic of the joint I'm referring to.

 

[RProv]

Thanks for the heads up. There are actually a lot of these tractors with loaders. Bolens even had a factory option loader, the model 1517. I have a small loader, just looking to see if my plan for tapping hydraulics is sound. I'll put up a pic of the joint I'm referring to.

Your pump will be fine. I have a G194 w/a 60" plow. Factory set up. Have a Kubota loader I'm adapting. Will just take plow off and mount loader. My pump flows 3.1 gpm @2000psi. Your pump flows 3.0 gpm@1850psi.

Rich

 

[Cjr02]

Thanks, good to hear. I'm going ahead using this joint. Got some adapters to go from the metric compression fittings to npt. I found a pic of another tractor doing essentially the same thing. I'm going to run 2 elbows to point both fittings back, tucked in beside the side grille.

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[Cjr02]

 

[Cjr02]

It worked pretty well. A couple elbows routed it so the coupler is accessible even with the side grille installed.

 

[Cjr02]

Incidentally, if anyone needs a replacement grille for a 1502, g152, g154, etc... a radiator grille from a 1999 arctic cat 400 ATV works well. Just had to bend the bottom out a little to clear the cooler lines. $12 on ebay.

 

[Milsome]

You've inspired me to start my original plan to build a FEL on my TX2160F. Are you able to post a few more pics of your hydraulics set with the loader attached? I like your idea of tapping into the existing line. Have you also tapped into the return line the same way?

Thanks for your original posts, pics and ideas.

 

[badboyrcg70]

X2

Finally found someone with a 1517 loader who was close enough to me to make mounting bracket templates for all the bracing to mount/build my own.
Took lots of pictures and measurements for clarity as well.

Boy did he have a lot of parts and accessories for these tractors. Got a new source for parts now.