Loader is on!

[Quazar73]

Well i got the loader on and am ordering a new pump and mount today! Thanks to hokie i will get it at a cheaper price too, all thats left is put new filter on that i already got and top off with fluid. Thanks to everyone that helped me i gotta tell ya i could not have done this without you all.

 

[Quazar73]

gotta look at doing some counter balance as well, prob gonna put my pond scoop on the back for now. Also have a few hoses to replace before i hook up pump. Prob should also mention my almost 3 year old who helped with his plastic tools too! HAHA

 

[NOXJohn]

You may want to put some wider car type tires on the front. That will make steering a little easier but your arms will still get a good workout if you do much with the loader.

 

[souNdguy]

looks good.

i ditto the idea of a rear weight like a box blade or weight tub.. plus maybee wider or hd tires in the front.

soundguy

 

[Quazar73]

ok i can look into some diff tires.. what size should i look into? and would i replace front rims or am i going to be able to find something to fit that rim?

 

[souNdguy]

a motorcycle tire can be had to fit a 19" rim.. more laod rating but not much wider.

you can look around and find fronts in 15" and 1" to fit. I personally like 6-16 or 6.5-16 on loader machines.

if you can't find the rims on the wide hub pattern.. you could always change the hubs out to 8n hubs... direct swap.. then use common implement rims.. etc. a good used set of hubs might be cheaper than new wide rims.. dunno.. look around.

what you planning on lifting? if under 600# or so.. 4" tire be ok.. but will rut soft ground..

soundguy

 

[gahorN]

(quoted from post at 10:23:43 09/01/11) ok i can look into some diff tires.. what size should i look into? and would i replace front rims or am i going to be able to find something to fit that rim?

And turn that insulation-batting around so the vapor-barrier faces the shop! LOL (just thot you mite need another job to do) :lol:

 

[Ultradog MN]

Likely the insulation is "unfaced". Means there is no vapor barrier - both sides are the same

 

[Quazar73]

Prob no more than 1000#, will look around at some of the local Yards to see what they got. oh and for the record the winner is Ultradog.. the insulation is unfaced. using a plastice barrier on some of the walls since i got insulation so cheap. works as moisture barrier simialar to basement idea