Welding anchor to loader frame

[SylvainG]

Hi, with the thread about being a bad idea to weld to a tractor frame, I prefer asking now than being sorry later. I want to weld this anchor:

To the loader's frame here:

Am I asking for trouble or is it OK?

Thanks.

 

[34Willys]

If your concern is weakening the frame, why not just weld the anchor to some plate steel, and mount the plate to the bolt holes with longer bolts?
Patrick

 

[grsthegreat]

I cant see how welding in that location can hurt anything. Not even considered frame to ne

 

[bdog]

That is where I welded mine. I took the bracket off to do so but my loader doesn’t connect to it on the sides like yours does.

 

[LD1]

I wouldnt have a moments hesitation welding that on there

 

[Avenger]

If you have a concern about it, weld the D-Ring to some plate steel and bolt it on.
Here is what I did:

I did two, one on each side of the frame. I use these to wrap a chain or tie the tractor down to a trailer.

 

[Sonny580]

In that location you will be fine welding it on.

 

[Rebeldad1]

if you arnt happy with all the answers the D ring also comes with a bolt on base instead of a weld on. Use grade 8 bolts.

 

[nikerret]

I would weld it to a plate and make the plate big enough to use the bolts already in place. There are a few reasons. The first is it looks like it might be difficult getting to the top of the anchor, to get good weld penetration. Those anchors are thick. You’ll have a much stronger weld, if you can maneuver around. Look at @bdog ’s post. He mounted his vertically. I am guessing this is so he could get to both sides. Another reason I would plate mount it is that it can be removed, later. I like to have options. The other benefit to a plate is you don’t compromise the paint on the grill guard.

If you’re set on welding it to the grill guard, which is what is pictured (it looks like the grill guard is bolted to the frame), I don’t see how it could create much issue, I just don’t think it’s the best way.

 

[SylvainG]

Thanks all. I'll go with welding it to a plate. What thickness should I go for?