rockbuilt 7 #1 Posted May 2, 2010 can anyone tell me who made the ark loader I would like to get a hold of one but as you know if it is on a WH it is going to stay there or be 700 miles from me so I tried to search them and came up with nothing. if I new a little more I think I could find one. any help would be appreciated thanks in advance i know "Yall" are the greatest and know all this type of info :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #2 Posted May 2, 2010 ARK Manufacturing. Don't think they are around anymore. Check out the website. Oh, and I have one in the gallery... http://www.kmwloaders.com/co_profile.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #3 Posted May 2, 2010 You are going to have a hard time finding an ARK loader. Try expanding your search for quik-way and johnson. I'd suggest if you want to put one on one of your tractors put it on the C195. The D-250 you have won't have the HD axle plus D250s don't last long with a loader. BTW I measured the 3pt rods for the D-250 and they are 23.5" center to center when threaded all the way in and 27.5" when extended all the way. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #4 Posted May 2, 2010 They were made by ARK manufacturing which was bought out years ago(I forget by what company but they did not respond to some inquiries I made a while back). You are right there is not a lot of information online. You're also right that they are hard to come by. Folks that own them tend to keep them. I see them from time to time though. I was lucky to find one really close on a D-180. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 73 #5 Posted May 2, 2010 Yes the loaders are one of the hardest to find attachments,also Quick-way made a loader,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jla1257 2 #6 Posted May 2, 2010 If you can weld or know someone who can try: http://www.p.f.engineering.50megs.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #7 Posted May 2, 2010 as far as i know ark was bought out by kwik way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #8 Posted May 2, 2010 http://www.kmwloaders.com/co_profile.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #9 Posted May 4, 2010 While not as nice, the Johnny Bucket Jr is a nice accessory. http://www.johnnyproducts.com/J_Bucket_HTM...y_Bucket_Jr.htm Even this is way out of my budget :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #10 Posted May 4, 2010 here is one on a D-180...only asking $17,500. Can you believe that! Ha ha http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ME:B:SS:US:1123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 73 #11 Posted May 4, 2010 here is one on a D-180...only asking $17,500. Can you believe that! Ha ha I seen that loader also,there getting high! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #12 Posted May 4, 2010 I seen that loader also,there getting high! Rick " ... But honey, I AM trying to sell it. I've listed it on ebay three times and no one bids!" :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockbuilt 7 #13 Posted May 4, 2010 I would like one but that is a little rich for my blood " $17,500.00 " Using that math I guess my C195 would be worth $30,000.00 Thanks for the info on the Ark Loader I did check out the links and yes Kwikway bought them out but I wonder what models go with what tractor I guess I'll keep my ear to the ground I want one but not in the market yet I don't have funds yet and I am not sure what to put it on I might need to get a C160 with duels and weight bucket my wife already thinks I've lost my mind, might as well prove her right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #14 Posted May 5, 2010 Hi i called a # i found around 7 years a go to see if they still had the sizes to make one and all they sead that they could not give or sale them and that is all they would say ! but good luck ! :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #15 Posted May 5, 2010 here is one on a D-180...only asking $17,500. Can you believe that! Ha ha http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ME:B:SS:US:1123 I have this on my watch list i though it was around 2000.00 buy now when i looked at it ???? if this is what they go for now rick you have a gold mine !! :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 73 #16 Posted May 6, 2010 here is one on a D-180...only asking $17,500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #17 Posted May 10, 2010 Rick, I've looked at your albums several times (drooling each time) I think you have four of everything. You are like the noah"s ark for wheel horses ! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #18 Posted May 10, 2010 Rick, I've looked at your albums several times (drooling each time) I think you have four of everything. You are like the noah"s ark for wheel horses ! LOL Ah ha! That call's for a name change! Instead of rickv1957, I propose we should lobby him to change his screen name to "Rick's Ark"! Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #19 Posted May 10, 2010 I think that guy accidentally placed a zero on that price and hasn't bothered to review his listing. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 73 #20 Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah-Yeah Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
