Bent loader mounting plate

[winter5470]

I have a New Holland 7308 loader.
While digging up some roots the mounting plate bolts must have sheared off.
The mounting plate bent and fell off.

Can this be straightened or does it need to be replaced?

Thanks

Kurt

 

[rScotty]

It looks like it can be easily straightened.
Don't beat on it, just put the good part of the flat center connecting piece in a big vise and use a cheater bar or big cresent wrench to straighten the bend. Go slow. Should be good as new.

 

[Thomas]

Good welding shop should be able to fix.

 

[rScotty]

Good welding shop should be able to fix.

Absolutely, I was about to suggest that but you beat me to it.
The point is, I see no need to buy a new part.

 

[winter5470]

Thanks!!
New part is $1400
So if it can be fixed....

 

[4570Man]

The damage looks pretty localized to that bottom plate. It should be easy enough so straighten. A welding shop wouldn’t charge a lot to do it if you don’t have the tools.

 

[winter5470]

LOL........
Stuck it in my vice put an 18 inch pipe clamp on the end.
With 190# of my weight - could not budge it.
Will look for a welding shop tomorrow.
Kurt

 

[Kioti Dave]

Know someone with a press?

 

[Smokeydog]

Press helps straighten slow and controlled.

 

[Jerry/MT]

I have a New Holland 7308 loader.
While digging up some roots the mounting plate bolts must have sheared off.
The mounting plate bent and fell off.

Can this be straightened or does it need to be replaced?

Thanks

Kurt

You could straighten that out with a good shop press or have a fab shop do it for you.

 

[winter5470]

Found a local machine shop.
They used a press to straighten it.
$30 and I'm back in buisness
Thanks
Kurt

 

[Smokeydog]

Good post and repair follow up. Keep checking your bolt tightness. Paint or marker marks to visually check. If future bolt breakage or frame flexing may consider adding gussets or plate to strengthen.

Happy Trails

 

[Mike1955]

The damage looks pretty localized to that bottom plate. It should be easy enough so straighten. A welding shop wouldn’t charge a lot to do it if you don’t have the tools.

Shops here are expensive, for a reason. Welding stuff is high. And the labor is difficult. Otherwords overhead

 

[scootr]

If it were mine I would straighten and reinforce the bent plate to prevent a repeat.

 

[deezler]

LOL........
Stuck it in my vice put an 18 inch pipe clamp on the end.
With 190# of my weight - could not budge it.
Will look for a welding shop tomorrow.
Kurt

Torch it up nice and hot and it would have moved for ya.