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After looking at what's out there I'll stop at Swift steel across from the store today and pick up some 1×3″ tubing to make my own. There are sets going for around $150.00 rated at 1200# using 2×2 1/4″ wall tubing. There is a set rated at 600# using 2×1 tubing for $100.00 shipping included. Since the loader isn't rated much higher than that this set appears closest to the right fit. My thinking is that the wider the fork the more the weight will be spread under the bucket, three being better than two, and should gain a little capacity and still keep the weight down. I guess we'll find out
While I cant help with working on it do not use it until it is fixed. It is most likely not the rear main, but rather the rear engine plate behind the flywheel that has come loose.
This is a known problem with the bolts not torqued properly at the factory. Since the engine and transmission are the frame of the tractor it is important that this be fixed before using the tractor.
And welcome to CTOA
That sure is a nice setup. The first time I saw the quick release in action years ago at the local nursery I thought ” if I ever get a tractor thats the way to go”. Well, ya can't have everything, at least not at once. Oh well, better to have the tractor and no quick release than the other way around
That was my thinking Larry, the bucket does seem a little flimsy. At least the chain on type would spread the load. I have quite a few things that would be much eaiser to move on a pallet that simply won't fit in the bucket, and I have pallets coming out of my ears at work. Also a large cement fountian I need to move, five pieces @ 150-250 lbs. each. I'm sure the bucket with forks would handle these, I know my back can't anymore!
It is in the hydraulic filter housing (what your filter screws into). You can purchase a new one from the dealers listed on the top of this page or get one from NAPA. The factory ones should be safe as this problem only involved a short run in 2007. I'd either get one from a dealer and get a few filters while I'm at it or get an aftermarket from NAPA with a filter, then you can get your replacements from them.
What year is it? In 2007 there was a problem with the hydraulic filter head having a plastic check valve that would break and plug things up.
.Remove the oil pressure sender and pick up a manual gauge and screw it in, see what you have. You have checked the oil level.?
Last night me and my daughter got rid of a large branch from a snow storm a few weeks back while we waited for a battery to charge for the cordless sawzall. By the time the battery was charged it was getting a little dark but I wanted to splice a break in some 3/4 PVC pipe running to the greenhouse. I had new pipe but saw a 4' piece in a pile that looked just fine and installed it in record time
Turned on the water to confirm success and s&%#, that piece had been used for a bean pole setup and had holes drilled through it for tying up strings
Two-EDIT-Three lessons learned:
(1) When you think, “well it is getting dark, but…” , it's too dark.
(2) Don't go getting cheap trying to save 40 cents on pipe!
(3) When you're done with scrap, throw it away before some dummy like yourself goes and trys to use it.
