Engineers/Fabricators I have a question about making a mount on my loader

[bedn0009]

HI GJ,

I want to mount some wheels to this bracket on my tractor. Then I can drop the loader, tilt it back, and roll it around. I want to put a 3/4 inch axle through a 3/4 ID black pipe sleeve so I can leave the sleeve attached and pop the axle on and off without tools as needed.

1. I do not do any fabricating or welding
2. Loader weighs around 400 lbs
3. Should I notch the existing bracket and have the pipe welded in, or weld the pipe to another piece of steel nad mount that to the tractor?
4. What am I not thinking of?
5. Any other/better ways to do it?

I've put a lot of thought into this... and there are several factors not listed here that are relevant, such as tractor clearances and process when mounting/dismounting the loader, the fact that I need to roll it on gravel, etc.



Thanks

 

[firebirdparts]

Have you any idea where you want those wheels to actually be? I'm not sure where the center of gravity is on that thing, and you would really benefit from getting that right in this instance. If they can be *in* the bracket then you may want a hole through it. But if they need to be farther toward the bucket, then you are forced to weld in something extra.

 

[bedn0009]

Have you any idea where you want those wheels to actually be? I'm not sure where the center of gravity is on that thing, and you would really benefit from getting that right in this instance. If they can be *in* the bracket then you may want a hole through it. But if they need to be farther toward the bucket, then you are forced to weld in something extra.

I'm a bit limited as to where they can go, at least easily. I want it slightly weighted to the front (bucket) so I can tip it back on the wheels and roll it

 

[jrsavoie]

Have you thought about pneumatic swivel casters?

The first thing you should do is concrete your floor. - I have the same issue. Need those winning numbers.

 

[gearhead1]

Detach the loader, then find the front to back center of gravity (CG). This can be done by attaching some vertical 2x4 or something with c-clamps or vise grips. Push down on the arm attachment points and see if it is easy to lift the bucket. When you can push down the arms in the rear (which is lifting the bucket off the ground in the front) you have the CG and directly below that point that is where you need to mount the wheels.

 

[gearhead1]

To determine if the concept you have (mounting the wheels in the location in your pic) will work, remove the loader. Put blocks underneath that frame and push down on the loader arms in the back near the pivot points. If you can easily lift the front bucket up, maybe that location is ok for the wheels. If you can’t easily lift the bucket, then you may need to move the wheels closer to the bucket.

 

[kbs2244]

you will find it much easier to move the detached loader around if you put it on a pallet with 4 swivel casters.
that way you can steer it into any direction

I did this for my walk behind snowblower

I could tilt it back to steer and push it around
but it was awkward and I could not get it into a tight space
on the pallet it moved in any direction with ease

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Find yerself a fat tire hand truck,....

 

[firebirdparts]

I'm a bit limited as to where they can go, at least easily. I want it slightly weighted to the front (bucket) so I can tip it back on the wheels and roll it

I agree. So you better figure out where the wheels need to be. Then it’ll be easy to know how to put them there.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Instead of trying to put an axle on it, can you just detach it on a dolly?

 

[Jeff C]

you will find it much easier to move the detached loader around if you put it on a pallet with 4 swivel casters.
that way you can steer it into any direction

Instead of trying to put an axle on it, can you just detach it on a dolly?

I think these guys have the easier and simpler idea. You may have to look around some for casters that will roll well on gravel.

 

[NUTTSGT]

It appears that your bucket isn't quick attach. Mine is.

A few HF mover's dolleys maybe what you need if it detach on concrete ir asphalt.

My bucket sits on a pair of dolleys connected with two 2x4s. You could possibly do this same thing for your bucket and another pair to set the rear of the FEL.

BTW I will mention that I have a piece of 3/4" plywood or OSB in the center.