Designing a front end loader for my Massey Ferguson 1528. How do you determine the width of the boom? Is there any standards for bucket connection widths? Not sure if I will build my bucket or buy it, my rear wheels are 56 wide so I will need 56 - 60 bucket.
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davedj1
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I would at least build it so it could use standard quick attach implements. I think it's easier to use what is commonly available.
Plus I think you want to keep a lower center of gravity. Keep us updated, we love a good build
Plus I think you want to keep a lower center of gravity. Keep us updated, we love a good build
Diggin It
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Looks like the 1528 hasn't been made for a few years. Any tractor salvage yards around you could check for a used one?
metalbender
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I'd be doing a lot of searching for a used one before trying to build. The aggrivation of sourcing material these days just isn't worth it. Time spent modifying a used loader will be much less frustrating.
Carlaisle
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Speaking as someone who did this, I must respectfully disagree. My suggestion to Dabwood would be to search high and low for a loader built to fit his tractor or build one from scratch. I will never modify something of this nature as a retrofit again. I ended up working for something like $1.50/hr, and I'm sure that's being generous. Regarding the width, make it as wide as you can - this will maximize stability. Be mindful of your minimum tire track width and the wobble on your front axle for interference issues both with the lift arm assembly and your cylinders. I would also encourage you to design it for a skid steer quick attach (SSQA). As davedj1 mentioned, the availability and convenience of standardized implements is hard to beat. Good luck and I hope to see the results of your work.
Thanks all for the replies! I have started the supports that attach to the tractors existing tapped holes. Reason I was concerned about width is that in order to clear the wheels when turning I have to angle the support up about 30 degrees. I was thinking that the wider I make it the greater the forces putting torque on the mount?? Does this seem like logical thinking?
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No standards for bucket connection widths. The tractor side of a Quick Attach is 44 inches wide:
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If your going to do a skid steer quick attach, I recommend buying that first and then designing the width of the loader to that.
Before you do any metal work, take a few hours and make a loader out of 2x4 wood first. Does not need to be perfect. But good enough to find out all clearances that are needed before you start welding
Before you do any metal work, take a few hours and make a loader out of 2x4 wood first. Does not need to be perfect. But good enough to find out all clearances that are needed before you start welding
Diggin It
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Are you talking about just the bucket? Or all the mechanics including lift arms and hydraulics?
Carlaisle
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It sounds like he means the mounting brackets. If correct, I would encourage him to work out the full geometry of the lift arm assembly first, as the mounting brackets may need to be modified to account for the required clearances. The wood mock up suggested is a great idea if CAD is not an option.
