Oldskool 6,582 #151 Posted May 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: The man with the loader.... Super cooooool Hope it all goes thru. That would make life alot easier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #152 Posted May 2, 2020 @ebinmaine any idea if the FEL mounts will fit the Gt14? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #153 Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldskool said: @ebinmaine any idea if the FEL mounts will fit the Gt14? Not sure. Perhaps we can call in a few.... @19richie66 @953 nut @pfrederi @Herder @PeacemakerJack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #154 Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Oldskool said: Hope it all goes thru. That would make life alot easier I s'pose probbbleeyy I oughtta spend some time getting the ole Ferguson up and going... No spare funds this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #155 Posted May 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I s'pose probbbleeyy I oughtta spend some time getting the ole Ferguson up and going... No spare funds this year though. I here ya there. I'm getting the FEL thru a straight trade no cash and delivered 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #156 Posted May 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: I here ya there. I'm getting the FEL thru a straight trade no cash and delivered NIIIICE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,954 #157 Posted May 3, 2020 The frame of the tractors are different widths. Not sure about the length. With a welder and some thought, it could be made to work. Can’t say I have loader construction experience. Sorry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #158 Posted May 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Oldskool said: any idea if the FEL mounts will fit the Gt14? That sub-frame will not be a direct bolt on to a GT14. It used the mid tach a matic for that front 5/8 bar on it which the GT14 does not have. It shouldn't take too much fabrication to get it to attach since the sub-frame is there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #159 Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks for the info guys. It will be a couple of weeks before it will be delivered. I'm sure I will have lots of questions. Actually I guess my first question is which tractor is better suited for the loader? The 312 or the GT14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,743 #160 Posted May 3, 2020 GT14 has much stronger frame and front axle than the 312! It is night and day difference how much tougher the parts are! Here is an axle off a GT14 and an axle off a Commando 800, like the 300 series front ends. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #161 Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) @pullstart I see what you mean. Alot more meat to the GT. I think that answers my question quite nicely. Thanks Edited May 3, 2020 by Oldskool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,770 #162 Posted May 3, 2020 13 hours ago, Oldskool said: @ebinmaine any idea if the FEL mounts will fit the Gt14? The sub frame will bolt to the rear axle and a couple of tabs will bolt to the frame where the mower hanger (Attach-A-Matic) bolts on. The sub-frame you have pictured is not from a wheel horse but can be made to work. You will need to lengthen the rear portion to bolt up to the rear axle and modify the front braces to bolt to your frame. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #163 Posted May 3, 2020 It appears to me like the direction of the sub-frame sitting on the ground in the pic is backwards to the the loader. The small cross bar is the front and the pump would end up on the front right side after it's mounted on the tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,770 #164 Posted May 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, wallfish said: It appears to me like the direction of the sub-frame sitting on the ground in the pic is backwards to the the loader. The small cross bar is the front and the pump would end up on the front right side after it's mounted on the tractor. Good eye John, Bolting to the frame would be a lot stronger than having the sub frame clip into the Attach-A-Matic. The idea is to have all of the load and forces of the loader transferred to the axles rather than the frame of the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #165 Posted May 3, 2020 1 hour ago, wallfish said: It appears to me like the direction of the sub-frame sitting on the ground in the pic is backwards to the the loader. The small cross bar is the front and the pump would end up on the front right side after it's mounted on the tractor. I thought something didnt look quite right. So that one little round rod is all that holds it on in he front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #166 Posted May 3, 2020 I was thinking more contact points the better. I'm gonna have to swamp out a spot for this to fit in the garage. Looks like some fab work is on its way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #167 Posted May 3, 2020 Yes The factory Ark loader sub-frame just attaches into the mid Tach A Matic in the front and clips to the rear axle. The mounting points aren't as solid as one might think. It's been used and abused over the years and haven't had any issues with mounting points at all. The mid Tach A Matic is already bolted to frame and the mounted brackets of it beef up that connection to the frame so it doesn't bend it. It's designed for quicker easier removal and installation but typically they stay mounted as a dedicated machine. It appears that sub-frame is basically designed the same way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #168 Posted May 3, 2020 Basic mounting of Ark sub-frame 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #169 Posted May 23, 2020 It's been a busy spring. Just starting to get back too the GT14. Although this is gonna follow me home. Would the GT be enough tractor to have this attached to it? Those tires are on 15in rims just so you have a size comparison 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,770 #170 Posted May 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Would the GT be enough tractor to have this attached to it? @wallfish and @roadapples both have backhoes and their tractors are not as hefty as the GT-14, should work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #171 Posted May 23, 2020 Jeez that would be nice. Not really sure what make tractor it used to be bu for 300 I'll take it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #172 Posted May 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, 953 nut said: @wallfish and @roadapples both have backhoes and their tractors are not as hefty as the GT-14, should work. Good find!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #173 Posted May 23, 2020 Just scored these half hour ago. Finally scored some hind shoes for this horse, 27x11.00 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #174 Posted May 24, 2020 You sure are finding some cool stuff. Loader and backhoe ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #175 Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, 12 hp Kohler said: You sure are finding some cool stuff. Loader and backhoe ! Snagged these today too. 50 bucks, disc harrow and plow. I have several people keeping there eyes open for me Edited May 24, 2020 by Oldskool 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
