Adding FEL to JD950 TWD without power steering

Anonymous Poster · Mar 8, 2003

I have purchased a Koyker 160 FEL for my 1984 JD950. The FEL came with all controls complete to the quick connect pressure, and return hose. The only existing hydraulics on the tractor is to the rockshaft for the 3-point hitch. What additional hydraulic devices do I need to connect the FEL to the tractor, and could power steering be added? The FEL will only be used for light work.

BATTY54 · Mar 8, 2003

I have an 850 "1985" I just received a quote for a 155 loader 60" bucket and joystick. Curious what your's cost? The 160 is a constructed little heavier.

The power steering is tough to put on these they need the steering box and a bunch of valves cylinder and hoses to do it right. I don't have power steering on mine either thats why I hesitate every year when I get the bug to buy a FEL. I suppose if you remember to keep moving a little while turning it won't be too bad. I have a snowplow on mine which is fairly heavy and it's manageable.

Back to what you need, is a plug to go into the rockshaft housing (JD part only) it is supposed to go in behind the two large front plugs on the housing. Presssure line taps off the RS housing. I hope you have an open center valve, then will go back to the side of trans housing with the return. There was a post somewhere here which had the P/N of the plug you need.

My uncle has an earlier 950 with a loader, they cut the pressure steel line from the pump and brazed in a tee connected to there. I suspect the valve they used would not be the same as you need for the factory hydraulic system.

Good Luck keep us posted on your progress.

BATTY54 · Mar 8, 2003

Forgot......... do you need to change to a horizontal exhaust? They told me I had to with the 155 loader.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 8, 2003

Thanks for the information. I figured it was something like that. The only real difference between the Koyker 155, and 160 is the width. The 160 is several inches wider and clears the exhaust without problems. I paid a little over $2400 shipping included. What were you quoted?

BATTY54 · Mar 9, 2003

Your Koyker Mfg quick detach front end loader model #155 in green with an 60" bucket, the loader mounting kit, the hose kit, and joystick control is on sale from Best Used Tractors for a CASH PRICE of only $2,372.00 plus discounted shipping from South Dakota. This kit requires that there be a horizontal muffler.
This it the quote I recieved . I had a quote of around 3000 local so it is around the ballpark.