those of you that have F.E.L tractors

[TravelinJavelin 620]

well in another month or so going to have a front end loader built for the WH 12-8spd and looking for suggestions on pumps and what size hydraulic rams to use, the design I'm having done is the 2 lift arms and one center for the bucket any pics on set ups would be great to give my friend to help build on this and also I had thoughts on using my 42" plow also to some how pin on the bucket too.......

[wallfish 18,154]

I would suggest you buy a set of plans. It will be minimum cost compared to doing things twice and saves a bunch of time. PF engineering plans will give you a complete list of materials and exactly what parts to buy and where to get them. Takes out most of the guess work and a proven design but you can modify or tweak them to fit your needs. You will need to design the sub-frame for your tractor which isn't to difficult. 

 

If you want to go on your own there is a free set here in the manuals section but it's pretty basic. I can also email you those plans. Not sure where you are in ME but I have a blade that was used on my FEL that I don't use any more. I'm headed to Norway and Portland ME for work on Monday if you're interested in it.

[TravelinJavelin 620]

well its one of those things where I'm trying to get different idea's more than anything I appreciate the offer on the plow I got my 42" I was going to try and utilize but I'm only 12 miles from Norway from where I live I actually will n picking up propane tanks tomorrow, but thanks again for your offers man I love that backhoe attachment on yours.

[rexman72 210]

travelin make sure you get some sort of weight box or something to counter the weight on the FEL

Edited January 19, 2014 by rexman72

[TravelinJavelin 620]

I hear you there rexman found a Johnson set up in fort kent but its minus the sub frame for $500.00 bills but that's a haul up there

[dodgemike 52]

Let me know the direction you

Head. I want to build a FEL for

My C 121. I also looked at the PF

Plans. I was pretty impressed the

Guy didnt have a big fab shop.

Just basic tools and a small MIG

Welder.

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[TravelinJavelin 620]

my friend built a loader plow set up on his kabota and used 3/16" tubing and I know that's what were going to use for the subframing I just really need to figure out what were going to use use for pumps and rams I know I want double acting so I can have down pressure to scrape ice with on the driveway or other jobs als got a greenhouse project for the wife later in spring and raised garden beds too, were going to try micro farming so i'll have all kinds of chores around the house for the bucket loader

[rexman72 210]

I hear you there rexman found a Johnson set up in fort kent but its minus the sub frame for $500.00 bills but that's a haul up there

that's usually the case when you find something its so far away

[boovuc 1,090]

If you look at the Kwikway manual for their loader on C-series, (300-400 & 500 series), page 25 shows the subframe assembly and how they have their loader attach. 

Link is here:

 

The Ark manuals don't show the subframe on their loaders.

[Forest Road 594]

I have a kwik way mounted to a 522 Xi. The hydraulics aren't that big. Maybe 2" max. I believe the pump is only 6gpm and pressure is turned down at the controls. It lifts anything I ask of it.

The front end on Xi tractors has 1" spindles. And the power steering makes life enjoyable while working. I run 500lbs in the ballast box which helps greatly with traction.

I have to agree w Wallfish. Unless you have extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems ave yourself a lot of time and $$$ and go w the plans. You can always make mods to the plans.

Good luck.