Hey all, Well as stated from an earlier post, i was looking for plans for building a loader for my early 80's B7100 Hstd. I ended up designing my own with a cad program and heading to the local steel company. It is coming along pretty good. Pics and a copy of the plans can be sent on request free if anyone cares to try their own. Here's the problem though. Where do the B7100 loaders hook the pressure and return lines to on the tractor and does anyone know if 2 1/2 inch diameter rams are strong enough to do the job? Thanks in advance to all. P.S Total cost for this project looks to be less than 1000 dollars.
I have a B7100 of the same vintage...but it is a gear drive. The loader is run by a separate pump mounted to the front pto shaft. The resevour (I know that's spelled wrong) is one of the upright supports...it's hollow with filler/breather cap plus strainer in bottom where the return to pump is located. Probably not much help in your case, but that's how mine is set up and still working, by the way. The cylinders are all 2.5 inches. Good luck with your project and please post a pic when complete.
