Shynon 7,459 #1 Posted January 5, 2020 Since i picked up this 518XI decided to mount up the Ark loader. Wasn't wide enough so here we go. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #2 Posted January 5, 2020 FEL and a cupholder. Awesome. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #3 Posted January 5, 2020 How far do you have to go in the tubing stretcher? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #4 Posted January 6, 2020 57 minutes ago, pullstart said: How far do you have to go in the tubing stretcher? 4-6" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #5 Posted January 6, 2020 Chiming in to watch the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,679 #6 Posted January 6, 2020 Loaders always have my interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #7 Posted February 2, 2020 Progress is slow 10hrs a day plus Saturday's. Finally got a Saturday off. Today started on the subframe, leveled it up, bent some axle brackets then welded up both sides. Got a set of wheel weights delivered from Iowa. 6 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #8 Posted February 3, 2020 Following for progress. Looking good so far! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #9 Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 7:43 PM, Shynon said: Got a set of wheel weights delivered from Iowa. I have had 2 sets of those on past couple years one left the 520 with bagger the other is now on the 315-8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #10 Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) More shop time today, made a dummy plug for the hole saw to bore out the 1/2" pin holes in the arms. Drilled top holes on posts to accept thd 1" pins. Cut crossbar to lenght and made the bottom plates. Edited March 4, 2020 by Shynon 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #11 Posted February 22, 2020 More shop time. Welded in the DOM tubing into the arms. Broached some new key ways so I could put the wheels on. Welded in new crossbar finished up some of the subframe welding. Still need to gusset the subframe. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #12 Posted February 22, 2020 It looks for me, you‘re planing an autoleveling for the Bucket. nice Gadget, i thinkering also about.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #13 Posted February 23, 2020 Hopefully your welds are better than your tacks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #14 Posted February 29, 2020 Subframe done and paint, put a skid plate on the bottom to protect the oil filter and hose. Installed the studs from @rmaynardin the hubs. Easy wheel installation. 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #15 Posted March 1, 2020 Front stabilizer done . Enogh for this weekend 3 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #16 Posted March 1, 2020 OK tom, how many stinkin tool boxes do you have? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #17 Posted March 2, 2020 6 hours ago, squonk said: OK tom, how many stinkin tool boxes do you have? I have 5 just picked up this one for machining tools, measuring tools and cutters for the mill and the lathe. 5 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #18 Posted March 2, 2020 Nice work Tom! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #19 Posted March 2, 2020 Lookin good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #20 Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) Gonna pick this up and a few other things on the way to the big show @bmsgaffer is storing it for me. Complete power steering setup for the loader. Edited March 2, 2020 by Shynon 5 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #21 Posted March 15, 2020 Got the brackets welded up and a stabilizer bar. Cut all the old brackets off the bucket. Started making up the hooks for the quick attatch. 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #22 Posted March 16, 2020 Super nice work so far Tom. Really enjoying this thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #23 Posted March 16, 2020 That is some NICE fabrication! Nice and neat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #24 Posted March 16, 2020 Wow, can’t wait to see the rest of the quick attach come together! Are you building it to a standardized size for other attachments, or will the bucket side fit your own creation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #25 Posted March 18, 2020 Hey Tom, you suppose with a little modification to the mounts, a tiller could be mounted along with this FEL? I hope to be picking up an ARK equipped C-161 soon and have dreams of tilling soil loose, then scooping it away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
