Buying Advice New front loader for Cub Cadet/Yanmar EX2900

[DennisfromCincy]

I am looking into purchasing a new Westendorf TA-111A front loader for my EX2900. My EX2900 came with the loader wobble stick and hose connectors. I run an MS60 belly mower.

They are pricey - loaders are pricy. Has anyone been in this direction or have any comments about this after-market loader?

 

[Roadworthy]

I don't know Westendorf. I had a Koyker on my last tractor and thought it was quite good. They also have great support. I think they're in South Dakota.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

Thanks but says "No models Found" for front loaders for my cub cadet Yanmar EX2900 or EX3200.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

The Koyker Model 145 may be a good fit. I have an inquiry in to Koyker Manufacturing, a division of Sioux Steel Company.

 

[CH4Ohio]

I am looking into purchasing a new Westendorf TA-111A front loader for my EX2900. My EX2900 came with the loader wobble stick and hose connectors. I run an MS60 belly mower.

They are pricey - loaders are pricy. Has anyone been in this direction or have any comments about this after-market loader?

My only comment is that you might consider looking for a used tractor and FEL package instead. I think you'd be money ahead and will avoid a lot of potential problems. Just my opinion . . .

 

[DennisfromCincy]

I am/have considered an additional used tractor with a loader but a few things hold me back.

-- I have nowhere to store another vehicle, and I do not leave anything outside. I do not want to pay additional property tax for adding structures.

-- Buying another tractor means I would need to set it up for my 3 point BH and not utilizing my existing tractor I have which most likely I will never wear out.

--- Even at $7K for the custom fit Westendorf I still may come out as additional maintenance is not required for another tractor. No additional place needed to store an additional tractor. I can store the drop off loader in my existing covered section. Besides the 3 point hitch, my EX2900 has a factory belly mower that I use part time in the summer. I do have a Cub Lowboy 185 (1000 lbs lighter) I mow with also.

--- But I might buy a compact tractor with an existing BH - finding one with a belly mower is tougher --that can be placed on my tractor. I fabricate. Then perhaps sell off the added tractor. Or get rid of the Lowboy.

--- Then I could also do nothing but then using the 3 point BH without the 3rd leg is slow. Just rent a BH when I need one. dunno

 

[DennisfromCincy]

I purchased a used Farm Pro loader that was on an IH 254. I am sure that originally it was on a farm pro tractor. I have finished the adapter bracket to mount the quick connect stirrups to my EX2900 with belly mower. I have measured many times and included all considerations except the ones I did not think of. I hope none. Adapters will be tied together also underneath with a 2x2x1/4 angle. I ordered a couple of large metric bolts also - M16x2.0x60mm

To match the parallel width of the loader arms, I come up with 38 inches ID. This will require moving both stirrups in 1.5 inches - will do. I do have some bushings to replace and the front mount yet to solve. It should clear my grill guard but maybe not my front weights - dunno yet.

I have power beyond for an oe front loader, so I do not have to use the leaking wobble stick that came with it.

Once all is fitted, I will completely dismantle, sandblast and paint. I will show my progress.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

Happy New year. Just a few progress pics on the tower and the support arm. Looks like it may mate up nicely to the weight bracket using a 2x2x1/4 tubing. The loader arms installed will let me know.

 

[ptsg]

Good job on fitting this loader on your tractor and also adding the support from the loader mounts to the front of the tractor. A key component on a loader mount.

All these newer loaders these days don't have it, which only results in the loose and/or broken bolts and cracks in the loader mounts over time.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

Does my EX2900 power beyond joystick for the front loader bucket have a float position on down?

 

[Carl_NH]

Nice work thus far - I can't answer your float question for your 2900, but most loaders have a detent position to float the bucket - pushing forward puts it in detent on my Kubota.

Also, agree tying the front arms to the weight mounts is a good idea making if much more rigid. Also may suggest adding/bloting a cross bar between the rear loader uprights (across in front of the dash/hood) will prevent flexing of the uprights.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

Carl, I will have to do some pondering on that crossbar. thanks



"Also may suggest adding/bloting a cross bar between the rear loader uprights (across in front of the dash/hood) will prevent flexing of the uprights."

 

[Carl_NH]

Looks like you would need to extend ” higher or so -are those uprights solid welded box frame or open?

They look open from the pics - suggest stiffening or filling them in then maybe extending the height?

 

[DennisfromCincy]

The towers have an inside box and a 3/8 piece of plate on the top rear. Here is what I see. After I mount both towers in the stirrups and finish the front weight bracket attachment, I will add verticals maybe 3/8 strap or so welded on the top rear of each one. Then I see a radiused 2x2x1/4 or so bolted about an inch off the top in a position not to interfere with the hood opening nor the fuel fill.

 

[Carl_NH]

Yes a crossbar like on my b ”above the loader pin - also you can see the loader mount to the front in this picture