Home made loader

[excelagator]

Great jobs on the FEL!

Speaking on homebuilt loader on garden tractors there are reasons people build them. I think some clever guys build their loaders because they can and saves a boat load of money. Some of the older garden tractors have great frames and material compared to some of the newer ones. Plus a CUT maybe way too big for the job they are doing.

My example,
My JD 2210 FEL lifts 800 lbs. JD's hydros pump is 1300 psi and 5.5 GPM. My Case 446 (btw garden tractor) is 2000+/- psi and 9.5 gpm. So it out performs the JD. I do know a dealer that built loaders for Case garden tractors. He stated that my JD 2210 could never lift a Case garden tractor off a truck. His built loaders could unload my 2210 from a truck!

 

[tiger9297]

There are a few things that have been stated even by those that are defending the loader/GT marriage. One person mentioned something about putting a loader on a "lawn mower". Admittedly, a NEW GT is pretty much nothing but a bigger lawn mower. However, the old GT's (I have 3 of the old IH built Cub Cadets) that actually gave us "garden tractors" are NOT lawn mowers. Yes, you could get mowing decks on them for cutting grass, but they were designed/engineered to do much more. The old cub cadets could be bought with: front dozer blades, center mounted "belly" grader blades, rear box blades, tillers, snow throwers, trenchers, cultivators, plows, and the list goes on and on, including LOADERS. As a side note, I have all of the implements above except the snow thrower (I live in MS) and the trencher. I'm in the process of gathering material for building a loader. Another thing about the old IH Cub Cadets is that they have the same exact rear end that IH used in the old Farmall Cubs. I would say that tractor without a doubt is/was a compact tractor. The Cub Cadet is just a smaller version. I have owned these little tractors to work my 5 acres and I can say that I'm constantly impressed by what they will do will relative ease. They are truly impressive little machines that were engineered far beyond anything you will see sitting in front of Lowe's, HD, or most other show room floors. If you are not familiar with the old GT's then go buy one. You can pick them up for a few hundred dollars usually, and they will last you the rest of your life, even with a loader.

 

[Renze]

I built a dumping scoop for my tractor over 20 years ago and wanted to up grade to a loader.

When i was 13, i welded a similar scoop to go behind my pedal go-kart, on a home made 3pt hitch... next thing was reinforcing the frame because the single 30x30mm tube bent...
It is similar in size as the one in your picture, only it was much shorter, and we had to pedal real fast into the pile, to get about 2 and a half shovels of dirt in it

3 years ago i built a heavy duty loader on my fathers tractor, and next week i'll start working as an engineer at a wheel loader factory...

 

[Kernopelli]

next week i'll start working as an engineer at a wheel loader factory...

That's AWESOME! Is it located close to where you currently live or will you have to relocate and move off the farm?
Congratulations!!

 

[Renze]

That's AWESOME! Is it located close to where you currently live or will you have to relocate and move off the farm?
Congratulations!!

Thanks a lot i'm quite pleased with it myself too !
Because of the shortage of engineers in the market, and the chances i was given, to develop my skills in the previous company i worked for, they gave me this chance... It takes my career to a higher level, a grade higher than my official education... I also have to move up from AutoCAD to 3D engineering software, with which i have only school experience, 5 years ago... I realise i wont get a chance like this a second time, so i decided to grab it with both hands

Furthermore, engineering wheel loaders is the best job a farm gearhead could wish

Its located about 50km away from home. However in Holland, there is no tax on compensation for travel cost, up to 19cts per Km... Fuel is about half of that, so for the other 1200 Euro per year i can pay my car and drive my private kilometers for free
So i dont have to leave my "territory" for this job, even though my mother says i'm getting too old to live with mum and dad... On the other hand, my father and brother cant miss my mechanical help on the farm yet

 

[excelagator]

I saw this a while back and it is only an eight horse with a homebuilt FEL!

YouTube - Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger Loader

 

[Renze]

I saw this a while back and it is only an eight horse with a homebuilt FEL!

YouTube - Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger Loader

Its truely impressive... the guy building it knew what he was doing, regarding the strong subframe, and the fact that he used a heavier front axle...

 

[garnet]

To whom it may concern. I recently read an opinion that seamed to display a feeling of superiority do to there accreditation. This elitist had the audacity to suggest that without a degree all subsequent individuals creations would be inferior and subsequently a waste of time and space. I am so sorry for that individual; I dare say it is the desire to create the passion to innovate to think out side that engineering box is to which I place my admiration! Just think what resources you have at your disposal, (financial, education, experience, tools, Facilities etcetera) yet you achieve, build, create and aspire to succeed. Oh my god! Is it possible that maybe you have something of some use to humanity. I know that research and development is a new concept to some and thinking outside the proverbial box is the credo saved exclusively for this particular engineer. Did he ever think about his choice of words or is he so remiss that it isn稚 what we create, it is that we create. In my spare time I work with children in my own community that are labeled by teachers, social workers and the police as 鏑ost causes? The one thing they have in common is they don稚 believe. My success in turning them around is not measured by accolades or their wave from across the way .In essence it is the anticipation of my next challenge, not what I can稚 achieve with my time it is what I want to do for myself that is at issue to build and create no matter what, it is personal! I can buy anything I want but what fun would there be in that .To those of us I say. 適eep up the good work and never let anyone snuff out the desire, passion and love of the chase to create with your mind, body and soul?

 

[GT2]

To whom it may concern. I recently read an opinion that seamed to display a feeling of superiority do to there accreditation. This elitist had the audacity to suggest that without a degree all subsequent individuals creations would be inferior and subsequently a waste of time and space. I am so sorry for that individual; I dare say it is the desire to create the passion to innovate to think out side that engineering box is to which I place my admiration! Just think what resources you have at your disposal, (financial, education, experience, tools, Facilities etcetera) yet you achieve, build, create and aspire to succeed. Oh my god! Is it possible that maybe you have something of some use to humanity. I know that research and development is a new concept to some and thinking outside the proverbial box is the credo saved exclusively for this particular engineer. Did he ever think about his choice of words or is he so remiss that it isn稚 what we create, it is that we create. In my spare time I work with children in my own community that are labeled by teachers, social workers and the police as 鏑ost causes? The one thing they have in common is they don稚 believe. My success in turning them around is not measured by accolades or their wave from across the way .In essence it is the anticipation of my next challenge, not what I can稚 achieve with my time it is what I want to do for myself that is at issue to build and create no matter what, it is personal! I can buy anything I want but what fun would there be in that .To those of us I say. 適eep up the good work and never let anyone snuff out the desire, passion and love of the chase to create with your mind, body and soul?

Hmmm... I like to say: Those who can, try. Those who cant, criticize.
While this is not always true, I find it pretty close.

 

[adt121494]

would you be willing to tell me all the steps and measurements you used to build the loader?

 

[David Devuono]

With a 12 hp 3 cyl diesel, my Kubota B4200 is not much bigger then a Lawn tractor. This is my homemade loader with 36 in wide bucket. I have seven hard years on it now.

 

[piotrbpm]

Hi, I present my loader to Yanmar YM2000
This is my first front loader so please bear with us

Drew a little too big motors, for a lengthened time head sadly.
I used a cylinder to the bucket, but unfortunately the frame cross bar connecting the two branches began to bend, then wspawałem additional pipe and was about
I was very pleased with him, I think I made it more robustly than sold to us in Poland Allegro.pl - aukcje internetowe, bezpieczne zakupy for this type of tractor

 

[wayneh]

Thought I'd add mine to the mix. Built it in the fall and will be removing, grinding and painting in the spring. Most important part of a GT loader is the subframe. Spread the stress out over the tractor and provide a good connection to the driving axle.
I've been moving mountains of snow and ice all winter and watching for issues with the tractor frame. All seems well with the exception of a few minor fluid leaks which will be addressed on the finishing.

Wayne

 

[Mechanos]

I searched and searched for a FEL for my JD 955. I couldn't find one that didn't seem to be gold-plated, so I resigned myself to having to build my own. I bought the plans for a CADLoader model 1006 from CADPlans. As my luck would have it, I found a FEL for my tractor two days after the CADLoader plans arrived in my mail box. Since I don't need them anymore, I'd be willing to make someone a deal on the set of plans.

 

[PutnamVictor]

Built this one last winter and it came in useful with all the snow we are getting this winter. I'm working on a backhoe for it now.

 

[locknut]

I built mine last year from scratch,using ideas from this forum and others.Built a mockup out of 2x4's to get the angle on the arms right,then took it to the machine shop for the fabrication in steel.Haven't used it much till the last couple of days,moving crushed stone and regrading the alley out back.Works really slick so far and when I'm done with it I take it apart and hang it on the wall.I use electric actuators,2-18" for the arms,and two-12" on the bucket,controlled with solenoids and an arcade joystick.Lifts 400 lb easy enough.

Wish I could find more things to do with it,it's a blast to use

more pics

Pictures by locknut-1 - Photobucket

 

[LotsofGreenGrass]

I built mine last year from scratch,using ideas from this forum and others.Built a mockup out of 2x4's to get the angle on the arms right,then took it to the machine shop for the fabrication in steel.Haven't used it much till the last couple of days,moving crushed stone and regrading the alley out back.Works really slick so far and when I'm done with it I take it apart and hang it on the wall.I use electric actuators,2-18" for the arms,and two-12" on the bucket,controlled with solenoids and an arcade joystick.Lifts 400 lb easy enough.

Wish I could find more things to do with it,it's a blast to use

more pics

Pictures by locknut-1 - Photobucket

Wow! That is some awesome fabrication!

 

[Freakingstang]

I'm working on mine right now. The tractor is a 15 hp (pto) satoh with front wheel assist. I got a complete loader setup from an old economy tractor in a horse trade. I literally have about 100 bucks in the whole setup and I had 95% of the materials. I'm getting ready to make cylinder mounts now. The lift cylinders are only 3"x 12". I want to get a longer stroke for more lift, but I'm a little broke right now being a new home owner and right after Christmas. What size cylinders do you all recommend? I plan on using the current lift cylinders for the bucket curl when I can afford new longer lift cylinders.

Here is a couple pics of mock up. Hopefully I cam move some snow and dirt soon.

 

[CarterandCarter]

i must say as i was once a welder in the Bushhog facility in Jonesborough Tennessee that is a very good lookin outfit to be "homemade":thumbsup::thumbsup: