Iseki te3210 (bolens g214) FEL subframe

[mebbels]

Hi all

This is my first post on the forum, is has been a great source of information for me this far, I hope someone has some experience with my situation.

I have an iseki 3210 and Ive purchased a FEL for it from Alibaba, (the bucket is a bit to big for the tractor but that's another issue)

The manufacturers have sent parts for the sub frame but I am hoping someone here has a front end loader mounted on a tractor the same as mine that can post pictures of the subframe construction and possibly highlight any issues I should look out for?

 

[ishiboo]

When I read purchased a FEL from Alibaba, I cringed... but that loader looks really awesome. Self-leveling even! Can't help much with your subframe issue (I have a 1025R I could take detailed photos of if you need, but it's going to be very tractor specifiec)

 

[mebbels]

Haha yeh alot of people have that reaction but it looks pretty good.

That's the challenge, there is little information/pic's online about sun frames. If you wouldn't mind some pictures would be great!

 

[texasranger556]

That looks similar to a woods in that there is nothing running to the front of the tractor. I would be nervous about a design like that, add reinforcement so you don't break your tractor in half!

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/106097-1009-woods-fel-l3130.html

 

[mebbels]

For sure! The plan is to mount the from plate, the centre and the rear axel.

 

[mebbels]

So we got it mounted and worked a treat! I drive it with a mulcher on the back as a counter Weight (the bucket it too big for the tractor) then yesterday I swapped my mulcher bfor my how which is alot lighter. And I snapped me front left hub in half!
A nightmare to find a replacement In Australia Ive spoken to almost every wrecker, Noone is wrecking an iseki TE 3210. The new parts don't exist. A repair is worth almost as much as the tractor.
So I am trying to figure out other tractors that might share the same front end that I could find for salvage. Or find out the ratios of my hubs/spindles (it's 4wd) and just replace the entire front end with something else (we could adjust mounting point if they don't line up properly.

Anyone got any advice?

 

[texasranger556]

Loader frame looks stout but breaking stuff sucks!

Some googling indicates a Bolens G212 or G214 is the same tractor, and a Massey Ferguson 1220 is the same as an Iseki TF321 which could be a slightly newer version of your 3210.

If you still strike out and plan to use the loader heavily I'd see about a heavier axle from a slightly larger tractor. Easy enough to figure out your ratio, just jack it up and count input shaft rotations vs wheel rotations. Obviously tougher to know what other tractors are similar, probably more feasible to wander through a wrecker yard yourself if possible. Could compensate for ratio differences with different tires sizes, but $ adds up. Just some ideas.

List of tractors built by Iseki for other companies | Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki | Fandom

 

[mebbels]

Loader frame looks stout but breaking stuff sucks!

Some googling indicates a Bolens G212 or G214 is the same tractor, and a Massey Ferguson 1220 is the same as an Iseki TF321 which could be a slightly newer version of your 3210.

If you still strike out and plan to use the loader heavily I'd see about a heavier axle from a slightly larger tractor. Easy enough to figure out your ratio, just jack it up and count input shaft rotations vs wheel rotations. Obviously tougher to know what other tractors are similar, probably more feasible to wander through a wrecker yard yourself if possible. Could compensate for ratio differences with different tires sizes, but $ adds up. Just some ideas.

List of tractors built by Iseki for other companies | Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki | Fandom

Yes I think that is a great idea! To spend money for a new hub, I'd rather spend a little more to try to ensure I don't just break it again ! (Aside from just be careful).

I will definitely figure out the rotations, and look for a bigger front end. I probably have more chance of finding something that way.

Thanks for the advice