Compact tractor loader

[PM Wells]

The Koyker 125 loader from fredricks would cost around 5000.00 for my YM2402. I can buy the never installed CC 833 loader for under 2000.00. Sell my YM and buy a used CC 7532 would be better if I could find one in great condition, if parts are still available for that line of cub cadet tractors.

 

[fried1765]

In my opinion, adding a new after market loader to an older used tractor is simply false economy.

 

[rScotty]

SELL....is absolutely the BEST advice!
THEN .....BUY a tractor with a loader!

I have to agree with that advice....and it hurts me to say it since I have a shop and all the skills. But you are mega time ahead to buy a tractor with a fitted loader. And I bet the dollars aren't much different either.
BTW, I don't know if you have power steering, but I'll never again put a loader on a tractor without PS.

A compromise that works is a rear 3pt dump bucket. Lots of those available for inexpensive.

 

[PM Wells]

I have to agree with that advice....and it hurts me to say it since I have a shop and all the skills. But you are mega time ahead to buy a tractor with a fitted loader. And I bet the dollars aren't much different either.
BTW, I don't know if you have power steering, but I'll never again put a loader on a tractor without PS.

A compromise that works is a rear 3pt dump bucket. Lots of those available for inexpensive.

Power steering would be a problem. I do have a scoop pan that works well, also have a Johnny Bucket on a John Deere 455 that is great, only thing, can't raise it very high. Thanks for all the advice, looks like getting a tractor set up with factory front loader would be the best.