boatman 3 #1 Posted December 11, 2010 Hi Everyone, I am wanting to build a front end loader for my gt-14. I was wondering if anyone that has a FEL can tell me what make and model hydraulic pump they are using? Also how long a stroke the main cylinders have and what diameter they are?? And how long a stroke the bucket dump cylinders are? Thanks :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #2 Posted December 11, 2010 Check out PF Engineering. I just got their blueprints to make one, they list what parts to use.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhunsch 20 #3 Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks for the tip on the PF Engineering site, they have alot of really col stuff & pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #4 Posted December 11, 2010 :D Hi to all, Thanks for reply and will ck pf engineering. Boatman :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #5 Posted December 11, 2010 :D Someone else you may want to talk to on this Forum is NICK Member # 72 He has built a FEL for a lawn ranger from scratch. Below is a Link to one of his U tube videos. Good Luck With Yer Project! Nicks Front End Loader You Tube Video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #6 Posted December 12, 2010 :D Thanks Horsefixer. That little horse on u tube was really getting it on wth that stone. I think this will be a fun project. I just really need to find out what pump I need that will work the loader well and still be able to be run with 14 hp. boatman :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,927 #7 Posted December 12, 2010 Here's the pump I used pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #8 Posted December 12, 2010 :ychain: brrly 1 I saw ina post from you that you have a gt-14 with a FEL on it. Was wondering if you could post a few pics of it ? THANKS boatman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #9 Posted December 12, 2010 :D Thanks wallfish. I found same pump in my new nortern pro catalog and it's even 10.00 cheaper (139.99). How many horse power is your tractor? Also what kind of wieght can you pick up? What model tractor do you have? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,927 #10 Posted December 12, 2010 It's a 16 horse. I run 2 pumps. I used this pump for the backhoe and the FEL is factory. The pump will have no problem running a FEL and lifting 500 lbs or more. You will find that any more weight than that makes it difficult to operate the tractor. Your 14 hp will run a pump with no problem at all. If you feel you need more power then you can go with this one. It will be slower but higher PSI. Pump 2 Are you going to build your own design or go with a set of plans? I was going to build my own design but after playing around with drawings and measurements for hours, I still was unsure if it would work. It saved alot of time and took a bunch of guess work out by just buying some proven plans. I believe it also saved me money by not buying the wrong hydraulic parts and wasting materials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #11 Posted December 13, 2010 :D Thanks for info Wallfish, I defently appreciate it. Ihave a number of loader pics and was probably just going to do my own thing. I thought I would fab the subfame first and get it mounted then use some 2x4's to fab main loader design, then use for pattern on steel. I thought at that point I would be able to figurse out how long a cylinder I would need for lift etc Boatman :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #12 Posted December 13, 2010 Boatman, yes iI can do that. I will take a couple pictures later on this afternoon. My loader attaches to the frame. I am unsure which model it is but I do know its the 500 series. Have a good afternoon. See ya, Bye Burly :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,927 #13 Posted December 13, 2010 I might have some basic loader plans I got free off the net. I'll take a look for them. I don't think they had anything for hydraulics details but it had all the frame work and bucket plans. I'll try posting them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,927 #14 Posted December 14, 2010 Here you go. This should help with some ideas and basic measurements. You can right click and save the image. If that doesn't work good enough to read them clearly then you can PM me your email address and I'll send them to you. That also goes for anyone else interested in receiving the plans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #15 Posted December 14, 2010 :D Thanks for the plan pics Wallfish. That should help alot. I really appreciate pics. Starting to get quite a bit of info gathered now. Now I need to get the money part save up. I'm figuring the cost in eccess of $1500.00. Thanks again :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #16 Posted December 14, 2010 :D Brrly 1 looking forward to pics. How does your gt-14 do with the loader? I would think that the gt tractor would be a better loader tractor than my 416-8 tractor. It is just built heavier all around. I did get the trans leak fixed and re did hydraulics. Added seperate valve and cylinder on three point. Works great with rear blade. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #17 Posted December 14, 2010 Boatman, I got called out to the shop yesterday, I will post some pics this afternoon. I had small hour job this morning so I had to take care of that. I also have the independent lift cylinder on mine an am looking for a back blade. I think its great #1 reason being I can still have the grader blade mounted on mid-section cylinder use a rear grader blade plus us the loader independently but have all three mounted at one time. I do have to believe the GT is the way to go. But I am almost sure that you already knew that beings I am the way I am about the GT14's Talk to you soon See Ya, Bye Burly :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #18 Posted December 16, 2010 :D Hi Brrly 1, Looking forward to pics. Hope to start this prodject after Christmas. Will do sub frame 1st. Then thought I would do main frame next. That will be the cheap part. I want to mount up rights as far back as possible and keep loader bucket as close to front of tractor as possible. That should keep as much wieght as possible off front end. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #19 Posted December 17, 2010 Boatman, Well all I can say is better late than never. It kind of got busy around here, I had a road trip yesterday over to se Stevasaurus and stopped in to see a couple other people on the way home.So anyhow came in and seen your post so I went and and took a few pics. It sure is cold out there but here is what we have, if more are needed maybe I can get it done this weekend during daylight hours. See Ya, Bye Burly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #20 Posted December 17, 2010 Boatman, as you can see the loader frame is bolted directly to the frame of the tractor. I myself feel that this would be a stronger loader than one of the ones with a subframe that bolts or attaches to a quick hitch. I still need to get out there and do the wiring and that will pretty much wrap it up. I will undoubtly need new hoses but hoping to get alot of work out of the ol' girl. Good Luck See Ya, Bye Burly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatman 3 #21 Posted December 18, 2010 Brrly 1, Thanks for pics, that gives me a good idea as how to mount to tractor frame. Nice looking ag tires on rear of tractor, was wondering where you got those? I haven't been able to find any ags in the 15" rim size. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #22 Posted December 18, 2010 Boatman, they are pretty hard to find to be honest. I found one in Mo. and found another one a swap area in Findlay. I am always still looking to find another set or two when I can. Talk to you soon. See Ya, Bye Burly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites