dodge78 94 #51 Posted December 15, 2013 Here is my C-160 The weight box is screwy and takes a maul to put it on and off so I put wheel weights in old tool boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #52 Posted December 15, 2013 What ever works, Dodge! I have blocks, bricks, metal bars and a round piece of 1/4 inch plate in my box. Not pretty but it is functional. Nice 160! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselcowboy 210 #53 Posted December 15, 2013 If I have counted correctly we have 24 loader pictures so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgemike 52 #54 Posted January 18, 2014 Does anyone know if there was a FEL made for a C 121? If sized appropriately the tractor Should handle it. I dont know Weather to by something and modify it, or just start from scratch. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n1defan 47 #55 Posted January 18, 2014 How about an Allis Chalmers loader, any one have one of them. I have one but Im missing the mount for the tractor. It was on a John Deere before I purchased it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #56 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) dodgemike, yes they made a loader, Ark was the brand, if you go back through some of these post you will see it. I have a pic of mine on a C-141. They come up for sale every now and then here on red square or ebay. The last loader offering from Toro/Wheel Horse was a Kwik-Way. They should fit also. They are not quite as heavy built as the Ark was but still a nice unit. Edited January 18, 2014 by MalMac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
over60pirate 24 #57 Posted January 20, 2014 I was thinking of a loader for my 414-8. Then a Flrd LGT 165 came along with one. It's a Ark 508 loader, which I think might have been on a WH. It has a massive sq. steel frame, from front to back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swemill 66 #58 Posted January 21, 2014 Not like the "regular" loaders you have here but it's a kind of loader and it works real good! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #59 Posted January 21, 2014 Wow, that's absolutely a neat set up there, you don't see that everyday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #60 Posted January 22, 2014 Hi Swemill, I looked at your loader setup on your profile. You do incredibly nice work! Glad you posted it on this thread! I know Diesel Cowboy and I would like to get all our members who have or had an FEL on their "horse' to post them if they got em'. Especially home-made setups and conversions from other manufacturers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 82 #61 Posted January 22, 2014 Thought I would share I bought a original loader for my d250 will be putting on after the snow melts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swemill 66 #62 Posted January 22, 2014 Hi Swemill, I looked at your loader setup on your profile. You do incredibly nice work! Glad you posted it on this thread! I know Diesel Cowboy and I would like to get all our members who have or had an FEL on their "horse' to post them if they got em'. Especially home-made setups and conversions from other manufacturers. Thanks! =) The nice thing with this setup is that i can take it on / off in a couple of minutes, and also mount it at the back if i like to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselcowboy 210 #63 Posted January 22, 2014 I know you have been looking for a loader a while Amanda. Great find. Glad you got one. Everyone's tractors look awesome. WH or not, I'm glad to see them. The ones that are used overseas are nothing like the concept we have here, sometimes I should say. So many different ideas for all of you who would like to built or mount one on your own. It can be a challenge to start from scratch without pics of others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 50 #64 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) It's pretty cold here so I didn't take the time to get an uncluttered outdoor shot, but here's my C195. It has a gear reduction steering and 520H tie rods and rims. Also has foot control for the Hydro. Edited January 26, 2014 by Horse Fanatic 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #65 Posted January 26, 2014 there's a tractor that looks sweet with a loader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #66 Posted January 27, 2014 Well, here is the D200 I got up and running this past fall. The loader has been "reinforced" with some plate steel by the previous owner and looks a little cheesy on the down tubes. Pretty amazing what they can do though for their size. Turned a large pile of compost for a neighbor today in 10 minutes that would have taken hours by hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodcogroup 3 #67 Posted January 27, 2014 Ark loader 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
over60pirate 24 #68 Posted March 18, 2014 How about some forks for the loader. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselcowboy 210 #69 Posted March 21, 2014 Forks are a great thing. I fabbed up a set for mine over the winter. Can't wait to really put them to use. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deere Hunter 54 #70 Posted March 21, 2014 This is the only picture I can currently find of my 417-8 with a Kwik Way loader 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,956 #71 Posted March 23, 2014 Can any of you ARK and Kwik Way guys post the measurements of your loaders? Center to center on the main arms and the length of the main arms and drop arm? I have build a couple loaders and I am wondering how close they were to the factory ones. thanks, Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselcowboy 210 #72 Posted March 24, 2014 Width on an Ark 550 is 31in center Main and drop are both 36in.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,956 #73 Posted March 25, 2014 I was pretty close, made mine 30 1/2" on center. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swemill 66 #74 Posted March 25, 2014 Hi loader enthusiasts! Curious on how much weight you use for counterweight? I have fabricated a new weight for my 3-point lift so i also can use the trailer together with it. Nice to be able to have it with me together with the loader and weight! Just to put it on the support and load it up.... =) Right now the counterweight weighs 200kg (440 ponds), but it seems a bit beneath the need. I can easy weight it up to 250kg (550 pounds), but i think it sounds like a lot of weight... How much do you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #75 Posted March 25, 2014 I wish I had a 3 point lift or I would have more weight on the back. As mine is now, I am at 390 lbs. (177 kg) I'll add a little more when I find some dense stuff that fits. I don't think I'll go much over 400 lb. With my wheel weights, I feel I have enough counter weight verses what the loader is rated at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
