Lost Pup 172 #1 Posted November 4, 2015 Saw this on craiglist today. I copied the pics , i can not say i have ever seen this done. Mounting the loader backwards then fabbing a grapple with snow blades. Heres some of the pics. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #2 Posted November 4, 2015 Looks like somethin you'd see here in south central Iowa............... maybe in one of my neighbors garage.................Looks like it's working good once you get used to steering it............. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #3 Posted November 4, 2015 That's the second one I've seen on backwards. The other was on a D160 in the neighboring town... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,019 #4 Posted November 4, 2015 That is quite the logging rig, I don't think I would want to spend too much time in the Hot Seat over the engine; gives a whole new meaning to nut roaster. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,763 #5 Posted November 4, 2015 Yeah, that boat seat is something else. Imagine the wheelies that thing could do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #6 Posted November 4, 2015 That's the second one I've seen on backwards. The other was on a D160 in the neighboring town... I know of that one (the D-160). Came from Racine, MN. The old guy who did it said it was much better balanced that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #7 Posted November 4, 2015 The 3rd picture shows the hitch ball he installed so he can pull the trailer he made out of the rear half of his ex-wifes rusty 1968 Ford 1/2 ton pickup truck with the bullet holes in the side................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #8 Posted November 4, 2015 That's the second one I've seen on backwards. The other was on a D160 in the neighboring town... I know of that one (the D-160). Came from Racine, MN. The old guy who did it said it was much better balanced that way. Yep, it's in Dexter now. The guy wants 3200$ for it. Guess he bought out the Racine small engine repair shop that had a bunch of old WH/garden tractor stuff. Has lots of good stuff, just too rich for my blood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #9 Posted November 4, 2015 That is just plain wrong! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,756 #10 Posted November 4, 2015 Really ...how bizarre...that ain't exactly a tooth pick it's haulin either ... if it works what the heck. Would be awesome for makin firewood.Whats the thing on the steering wheel for ...some kind of suicide knob??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #11 Posted November 4, 2015 That is a classic example of the "before" picture of a catastrophic failure.The loader is overloaded. He is using the dual rears to try to handle the overload.Looks like a front wheelie waiting to happen.If he adds enough weight to prevent the wheelie, he is going to crack the frame immediately in front of the subframe attachment.I would not buy that thing at any price.Bad idea, poorly executed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #12 Posted November 5, 2015 I had given some thought to a clam shell bucket, but I`d prefer it on the other end. And I agree this is just plain abuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,997 #13 Posted November 5, 2015 I like it ! Solves the hard steering problem caused by front end loaders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #14 Posted November 5, 2015 I like it ! Solves the hard steering problem caused by front end loaders. I put gear reduction steering on mine a couple years ago. I recently added trailer hubs and wheels. The tires are 6ply rating. 800 lbs. each at 70psi. Yup 70, steers good even loaded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #15 Posted November 5, 2015 Well at least the rear-facing seat folds down so you can see driving forward. Or is that reverse? Oh and this thing will snap. Might be next week. Might be next year but hauling logs like that.............oh yea! It's going to snap somewhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #16 Posted November 5, 2015 I'm half tempted to try it on my Xi. Biggest problem I have is traction once the bucket is loaded. This just puts the weight where it'll be most effective. Although I'm not sold on the clamshell. Think I'll stick to dragging my logs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #17 Posted November 5, 2015 I don't get why he didn't just put the grapple on the front, unless it was for traction, like Forest Road said. The other thing I don't get is why the two plow blades? He fabricated the framework around the blades, why not just fabricate a real grapple? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #18 Posted November 5, 2015 Wouldn't know which seat to sit in... Wouldn't know which seat to sit in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #19 Posted November 5, 2015 Well, I've never! Can't say I want to either...Creativity, just think I might have done something different somehow...But thanks for the pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,756 #20 Posted November 5, 2015 Think I'll stick to dragging my logs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thats what I do Forest, problem is here when I drag they pick up sand & dirt and that can get rough with the chain & lumber saws. Still for that kinda coin one can find a bigger tractor with a FEL and use chains & slings. That is a classic example of the "before" picture of a catastrophic failure.The loader is overloaded. He is using the dual rears to try to handle the overload.Looks like a front wheelie waiting to happen.If he adds enough weight to prevent the wheelie, he is going to crack the frame immediately in front of the subframe attachment.I would not buy that thing at any price.Bad idea, poorly executed. Surely overloading the axle. Note the left rear outboard tire sagging, either overloaded, uninflated or both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,763 #21 Posted November 5, 2015 so would it be called a BEL, or REL, or something else real clever? Maybe if the price is right on CL it's worth parts to build a good loader equipped tractor? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
