mounting a fel on a 520 questions

[rustyoldjunk 127]

i think i will make a winter project of mounting my kwik way loader on my 520-8.the only thing that worries me is the tractor frame where it meets/bolts to the trans.i would like some ideas on the best way to build a subframe for the loader.i was thinking maybe the back of the subframe should be directly attatched to the transaxle? maybe the front mount attatched about where the mid tach is? im thinking the factory quick tachs arent strong enough for a fel? so im looking for ideas,suggestions and close up pictures would be great.

[DMESS 24]

That's exactly how the KW subframe mounts. Axle housings at the rear, mid attach-a-matic hitch and front attach-a-matic hitch. Plenty strong enough.

[rustyoldjunk 127]

thanks DMESS.thats the kind info im looking for.does anyone have pics of the subframe or know where i could find any?

[Nick 13]

I'll stop at my brothers and shoot a few pictures of his today. Been wanting to do it for a while and just didnt get around to it.

I will add that the subframes do help support the tractors fram and transmission mount. When adding the 3pt to the LR my plan was to also reinforce the trans plate. But after over 2 years of heavy use there wasnt a single crack so I got lazy and didnt weld in an adition support plate. :hide:

[rustyoldjunk 127]

thanks Nick,that would be great.

[Nick 13]

It was a bit tight in the garage for taking pictures but got a few that are ok. There is a weight frame attached to the subframe with the rear mounting bolt. The same way KW mounts there weight box.

Link to more pictures

[rustyoldjunk 127]

thanks you very much Nick,thats exactly what i needed.are you going to leave the pictures up a while? i would like to save them but im headed off to work.i could get them copied torrow if you dont mind.

[Nick 13]

I dont plan to delete them so no rush for you to copy them. Also if you need more or better pictures of anything I can pull it outside and shoot some more.

[KyBlue 655]

Thanks Nick, those should be a help for me too in a couple months