Great Bend Loader

[bar197]

Hello everyone,
I recently acquired a Great Bend 220 Loader that is slightly used. I have a 2000 model JD 4200 tractor that I want to put it on. My question is this, I obviosly do not have the mounting brackets for the tractor for this loader. I do however have the resources/skill to build them, but I dont exactly know where to start. I have rigged the loader into place where I think it should set, but I am not sure. What position should I place the loader in to get my measurements for the brackets? In other words, should the cylinders be all the way retracted, partially, or what? BTW I contacted Great Bend in reguards to mounting brackets for my tractor and got nowhere. Any and all info/suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Brad

 

[DDT]

I would personaly drive the tractor on 2x6 or 8 scraps to lift the tires 1 1/2" off the ground and the loader bucket flat on the floor, this should give you a 1 1/2" dig depth with a level bucket. Its too bad GB was no help, I have had two of there 260 loaders and loved them. If I had a choice I would still have one. I know there is some around, surely some one could give you a few measurements for a jump start. Good luck
DDT

 

[HayDR]

Hello everyone,
I recently acquired a Great Bend 220 Loader that is slightly used. I have a 2000 model JD 4200 tractor that I want to put it on. My question is this, I obviosly do not have the mounting brackets for the tractor for this loader. I do however have the resources/skill to build them, but I dont exactly know where to start. I have rigged the loader into place where I think it should set, but I am not sure. What position should I place the loader in to get my measurements for the brackets? In other words, should the cylinders be all the way retracted, partially, or what? BTW I contacted Great Bend in reguards to mounting brackets for my tractor and got nowhere. Any and all info/suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Brad

GB is part of Bush Hog. They are not in the best of times. A good BH dealer may be able to help you.