Has anyone built a loader for a 7100/900 series?

[Mikethemasher 3]

I'm looking into possibly building a loader for my 7119. Has anyone done this? I'm not turning up anything specific to this series of tractor on the interweb.

[Ronald Hribar 104]

Several people have.

including me.

To do it right, you will have to dedicate tractor to loader duty.

Bridging the BGB is crucial.

The best one that I saw was a full frame from front of tractor to rear.

Front axle pivot has to be reinforced.

You will have a hard time steering with load in bucket.

front spindles are not really heavy enough.

pump can be driven off mid pto.

[Mikethemasher 3]

Ronald, do you have any pics? I looking to gather as much info as possible. I'm planning on upgrading the spindles and axle pivot. My main concern is reinforcing the BGB & how to go about it. Thanks!

[GregB 940]

Check this link for a start.

http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=103575&SearchTerms=loader,full,frame

I think there a couple of other builds out there for the searching.

[rs07 25]

I actually just bought a new Johnny Bucket Jr. for my 914. I love it! It has limited uses compared to a conventional loader, but it virtually eliminates the use of a wheelbarrow. that's why I bought it!