To add a FEL or not

brokeasajoke · Mar 22, 2023

So the tractor is a Farmtrac 320dtc Korean built. It does not have a FEL on it. For a couple years now I've searched for a factory fel off of another 320/270 and had about zero luck. I honestly don't have any idea where to start about find one that will work. Seen the ta111 Westendorf but not really even sure about that. Seen another called Quickie and another koyker maybe? Honestly not even sure the cost of such endeavor. Should I just sell and purchase a similar size tractor with a FEL or continue the search? Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.

ning · Mar 22, 2023

Probably less frustrating to sell it and get something else.
Tractordata says that's made by LS. I wonder if it's a close match for any LS models? If so, you may be able to expand your search.

brokeasajoke · Mar 22, 2023

Montana is a copy of it as well factory was like a 5040 or 5045 loader maybe.

mikester · Mar 23, 2023

Budget $5K to add a loader. See how much you can sell your machine for. Do the math.

dj1701 · Mar 23, 2023

IMO I would sell it and get a tractor with one. Or get a tractor brand that is more common, and you can easily get one that fits. Once you have a loader you will wonder how you lived without one.

Dave

DaBear3428 · Mar 23, 2023

according to tractordata.com

TractorData.com Farmtrac 320DTC tractor information

www.tractordata.com

it is a rebranded LS and LS matched it to the 5040M loader.

i would call Westendorf they can tell you a lot.

DaBear3428 · Mar 23, 2023

for what it is worth, your tractor is 4wheel drive, shuttle shift, has power steering and is designed to accept a FEL, the only issue i see is that the pump flow may be a little light depending on if the steering flow is combined into the 6.2 gpm stat.
if you are happy with the tractor otherwise i would say go for it.