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That is a good idea. Have fun with your toys... :wink:

Oversized Fit I agree with Kennyd :eek: - that really sits high on the hood and far out front... The fit of a loader has a lot to do with stability and power, this photo shows the ideal fit for a loader. Along the hood and tight / close to the front end. Make sure you use a ballast for heavy...

Smallest is 8' - its a Heavy Duty Unit Here's another option, has nice features like weight box and hydraulic tilt features. Also transport lock for towing to multiple farmyards or so you can borrow it to your neighbor. http://www.loaders.com/aspx/Product/Default.aspx?productid=96

It is an bucket options available when you purchase a bucket. It is also available to weld on existing bucket. If you don't have a Westendorf loader we are not sure of the correct angle so some modification may be necessary to attach to another manufacturer's bucket. The reason the angle is...

Read FEL's Operator Manual - Here is DANGER position Backdragging with bucket tipped under exposes the rams on your bucket cylinders, too much down pressure can pop the nut off your cylinders or worse, bend the rams. They are very vunerable at this position. Here is what our loader operational...

Depending on size of your loader, this may work for you. You may need to make a few modifications to retro fit it to a non-Westendorf bucket. It retails for around $300 and it comes with good spear tapered for easy penetration and quick release...

By utilizing your bucket cylinders or your loader and multiple linkages, we enable the teeth to open and close with everything you already have in your loader. They operate independently of each other to handle lop sided loads very well and will take the path of least resistance when opening and...

You are exactly right. Matching the material you'll be handling to the attachment is key to making a successful purchase. The type of brush I was referring to is small twigs and branches, not the kind you have to mow. We see very little of that type of brush in Iowa, mostly just corn fields here.

Cost/Benefits Your estimated price is close. You can either spend the additional dollars for a hydraulic grapple and retain the bucket tilt action of the loader. This ususally ranges between $1000 and $1500 for additional valves, joystick, 3rd lines etc... The attachment will also run about...

Depending on wheter you have a row crop or utility version there are about a dozen loaders that will fit that tractor. They range from 10' lift height to 14'6" and lift capacities from 3000# to 4200#. The recommended fit on your tractor that has the optimum good visibility and overall match to...

You can get a Westendorf loader for this model with valve and joystick control, 48" or 54" bucket, and mounting brackets for around $3500-3700 depending on options you select. Includes the quick on and off - Power-Mount without stands. http://www.loaders.com/aspx/Product/Default.aspx?productid=1