Front-End Loader When do you need to remove your FEL?

hbaird · Jul 25, 2007

I am looking at buying a loader that has no quick disconnect. It would require removing all but the mount if I need it off. It is a good sturdy made in the USA machine and will save me $750 over all the USA made FEL's I have priced. Is this a problem to most users?
Harold

tlbuser · Jul 25, 2007

How about some more details? The frame and all attaching hardware stay bolted to the the tractor?

The only real problem comes when working in close quarters and remembering that you have something sticking out in front of the tractor, like when mowing. Like everything else, it's a convenience feature having it easily removeable. Mine probably stays on 98% of the time.

Jimbrown · Jul 25, 2007

I have never had mine off can't emagine whay I would.

texasjohn · Jul 25, 2007

Well.... I have a quick disconnect.. skid steer type.. wouldn't be without it.. On my FEL, I alternate between

nothing...so I can see

nothing...so I can get max lift..2800 lbs using chains, 300lbs more than with bucket

hay spike

bucket with toothbar

pallet forks

Wish I had Rock bucket, grappel.

benefit of fast and easy connection is wonderful in saving time and aggrivation ... The items I list above are heavy and ungainly boogers.. difficult to position for attachment/removal without a quick attach.

I admit, my system came as an entire package.. am glad of that.

heymack · Jul 25, 2007

Buy it and leave it on...no reason to remove it.

RonMar · Jul 25, 2007

Clutch adjustment? I have only had mine off once in 2 years for that. On my tractor that requires that you remove the main mount brackets on the side of the bell housing. The loader arms, bucket and hydraulics separate from the main bracketry with 2QC's, 4 pins and 2 bolts on mine. Not QA, but only a 5 minute job. It was good to be able to separate it like this to make the mount removal easier with a floor jack.

That is the whole point of the tractor, to get the FEL where the work needs to be done

I personally don't get it anywhere tight enough to warrant it's removal.

Bird · Jul 25, 2007

When I had a little B7100 Kubota, the FEL was not quick attach, and of course, was never taken off. It's not a serious problem, but is sort of inconvenient at times. I liked the B2710 so much better without the FEL on it when mowing and tilling; better visibility for one thing, and if you get on rough ground the FEL sticking out front makes the front end bounce up and down more than not having it on there.

dtd24 · Jul 25, 2007

I have a quick dissconnect setup on my FEL. I have been setting up to install a valve diverter for grapple add, and it took me 2 hrs to get the quick connects free from rusting up. Not very quick. Needless to say the added diverter and grapple hoses will not be quick disconnects.

hbaird · Jul 25, 2007

Thanks for all the replys. All of this FEL above the mount must come off as one part.. The clutch adjustment is a problem on my Jinma as well but that would be true on a Koyker since the mount covers the access ports. I think I will just leave on unless absolutely necesary.
Harold