Best loader for TN60a ???

[hollowcd]

Can anyone give me an idea on what the best loader is for an 05 TN60a? From what I have seen I think that there is more than 1 option but I am not very famiiar with the loaders. I know that the 32lc is pretty common, but I didnt know what other options there was. Is there a quick attach loader you can drop and back away from that is pretty time friendly in attaching and unhooking? Thanks

 

[hollowcd]

It looks like the 810TL may be another option??

 

[Tractordawg]

Look at the Bush Hog 4045.

 

[mojoinco]

You might want to look around in the 'attachments' forum section. I think there are several brands out there. And at least a couple of different methods of attachment (do a search for 'TN' in this section and you will find a couple of discussions on this). Tn 55-75 are all the same. The only difference is if it is an 'S' model (S for Supersteer). They use a slightly different loader.

Then you need to know if you have any hydraulic remotes. 2 are the minimum. They can be mounted on the rear, or mounted under the joystick area (much preferred). Does yours have a factory joystick? Loaders will need to be optioned with one if it doesn't. A 3rd remote can be added later if you want to add a hydraulic device to the loader (grapple hooks, hydraulic post hole digger, etc). Remotes are not cheap.

Another suggestion: skid steer type quick attach bucket/implement attachment. Really improves the options down the road (you can buy or even rent attachments from your local Bobcat or construction rental companies). Forks for example -- they make moving hay or lumber, or all kinds of stuff really convenient.

 

[hollowcd]

Yes it has the joystick with the mid mount scv under the joystick. I am definitely npt opposed to the aftermarket loaders, just do not know much about them. Thanks!!

 

[hollowcd]

Really the main goal is quick attachment and capacity. I would like a quick attack bucket as well as a quic attach loader so that everything is easy to take off and re-attach, while still having good loader capacity.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

Westendorf TA-26 Series Loader

TA-26 loader - 3000 lb lift capacity at full height of 10'4"
TA-2612 - 3200# lift capcity at 12'

 

[hollowcd]

Can you give me a ballpark price on this TA-26 setup? Thanks!!

 

[Westendorf-RR]

Your local Westendorf dealer will have the most accurate quote - however a quick ball park price for the entire package (loader, hoses, mounts, 72" bucket, snap-attach, power-mount (quick loader dismount- 1 minute without tools or stands), manifold and indicators) averages $5900 to $6500 depending on bucket ugrades or options you may want to add.

 

[hollowcd]

Holy cow these units are pricey, all of them, not just certain brands. Unfortunately the wallet will probably only allow for the used market, but it is starting to look like finding a needle in a haystack when it comes to used loaders.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

The nice thing about finding an aftermarket loader is that there are literally thousands of fits for this loader (i.e. this loader has over 13,000 different make / model fits) we look at it like you are buying a tractor for your loader - as you will be able to keep the loader when the time comes to update your tractor.

 

[AndyMA]

Holy cow these units are pricey, all of them, not just certain brands. Unfortunately the wallet will probably only allow for the used market, but it is starting to look like finding a needle in a haystack when it comes to used loaders.

Price seems in line with what I paid for my New Holland loader 7 years ago.

Andy

 

[Bob Ha]

I'll be installing a Bush Hog 3545 this week on a TN75 2wd. All the dealers I talked to didn't push the NH loader because of cost. They mainly recommended Bush Hog and Woods. I chose the Bush Hog and my cost will be $5,200 using my current rear remotes or $6,000 with installing additional Joystick and plumbed leaving my two rear remotes and joystick as they currently exist. I chose the latter because didn't want the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting all the time. Also, I was afraid the hoses would get in the way of other things I was doing. It took me a while to choose between the Bush Hog 4045 and 3545 models but the 3545 was recommended because of the stress (weight) put on the a 2wd front end. I'm still not sure which model is the best for my machine but I took the easy way out and decided based on "it's better to be safe than sorry" cliché. If I paid to much for the FEL don't tell me... what I don't know want hurt me or I should say what my wife don't know want hurt me.

 

[SDT]

Used loaders are, indeed, difficult to find. That said, CNH has pretty good incentives on loaders right now. Yesterday, I bought an 820TL with all brackets for my new T4050. The tractor already had the mid mount valve and joy stick. I paid just over $6000 for the loader, including $400 for set up. The CNH incentives totaled $600.

I do not think that my dealer could have sold me a Bush Hog FEL for that price.

Dean

 

[dapper]

hollowcd,
I run a Woods 1020 on a TN65. All I could ask it be. Great combo as far as I am concerned. Can't rally give you any heads up on price, as mine came with the tractor. Seem to add around 5k to tractor price 4 yr ago.
Hope this helps.