What do you think about this idea?

[bnixon]

Here is a side view. The only thing I found that I have too do is use 4wd or the front wheels stop turning and it slides it around. But works awesome in 4wd!

 

[bnixon]

Here is one of the bucket hooks.

 

[bnixon]

Now that these are built and work so good I hope to not have anymore destruction when the loader desides to kick to the side! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gifsee attached.

 

[cstocks]

Ouch! Those are some pretty nasty looking little scars! You know how the saying goes... necessity is the mother of invention! I may have to copy your idea someday if/when I get a place to take off and store my front end loader.

 

[bnixon]

Hey Chris,

Actually I was happy to see the scars. When it happened I thought it was going to tear the whole hood off of the tractor! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

So I am happy to see the scars /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

The idea is all your to use or anyone else that likes it for that matter.

I did try the tow straps as suggested earlier and they worked but were a pain to get lined up and straight. These were supper easy to laydown and line up.

later,

 

[JRP]

1. If you mount/dismount outside you could weld some pins on the bottom to stick into the dirt.

2. Some cross pieces would keep the assembly square.

3. Cross pieces along the front could be used to position the bucket centered over your invention.

4. Some kind of spring loaded casters could be used. Keeps the system on wheels until the tractor front tires push down. Rubber on the botton could prevent sliding on concrete.

My loader supports (M6800 Kubota with LA1162 loader) sink into soft ground. I'll use your great invention to allow storage on dirt.

Thanks for sharing a great idea.

 

[bnixon]

Glad to help!

I might try the rubber, but they really work fine like they are.

As far as the wheels and bracing. They really aren't needed. I used 2" x 1/8" flat bar stock. They are pretty light weight and once you get them on the ground they line up easily and are very easy to store.

The welded on spike is a great idea and would work well if you used them in the dirt. Mine are used on concrete so are not needed.

Take some pics of yours when they are complete and don't forget to share them with the rest of us!