Finished loader for old MTD tractor

[blacksmith]

I finished my loader for my 30 year old Dayton (MTD 990) GT tractor. Here are some pictures.

I removed my hand control and added a foot control. Check out the foot brake as I had to add a "U" piece so I could clear my big foot. I will paint the bucket and add a guard for the pump. I want to add power steering so I will look for a used steering valve.

I tested out the pump when I worked in 90 deg. heat for 2 hours without the oil getting too hot. I moved a lot of dirt in the two hours. The bucket comes off and on very easily with the quick disconnect feature on the loader.

 

[Bill Barrett]

Good job! Steer ok with a full load?

 

[shvl73]

Looks good! I'm envious of your ability.

 

[Billfrommich]

Nice Job!
I have an old MTD 16hp and have often thought a FEL would be handy..

 

[blacksmith]

It does steer hard with a full load and you have to be moving to steer but it gets the job done.

 

[irwin]

It does steer hard with a full load and you have to be moving to steer but it gets the job done.

That looks great blacksmith!! what are you using for ballast?

Having a loader makes me wonder what, if anything, would I have accomplished at my place if I was FEL-less!! It is the single most useful attachment, for me, on my tractor!!

(The backhoe is number two. For tools my chainsaws are third on the list, followed by the wood splitter.)

 

[SkunkWerX]

Yep, great job.

Some rear-ballast hanging off the back may help stability and that steering issue.

Thanks for thr pics, good job.

 

[blacksmith]

My tires weight 50# each plus 50# of wheel weight. If I need more ballast I plan on building this weighted platform. It is made from 6"sq. tubing filled with sand and adding 1/2" plates as needed. It will be attached on my 3ph. I have all the material all I need to do is weld it together.

 

[crbr]

Thanks for sharing. Great job.

 

[irwin]

My tires weight 50# each plus 50# of wheel weight. If I need more ballast I plan on building this weighted platform. It is made from 6"sq. tubing filled with sand and adding 1/2" plates as needed. It will be attached on my 3ph. I have all the material all I need to do is weld it together.

I have an 1,100 lb hoe on rear, some times it feels like I could use more- that weight box sounds pretty good to me..