JoeM 7,883 #1 Posted November 17, 2020 Finally got around to the XI FEL build. Opted for an combination, old school D type / xi style build. I Cabbaged materials this spring and summer, with a little reverse engineering, and got the build together. For now it is about 85%, I need to finish the bucket and some paint. The bucket is going to be an easy mount, not necessarily a quick mount. I have a set of forks to swap out with the bucket. I actually use the forks on my 520 way more then the bucket and wanted the forks mounted to the loader frame rather then the bucket clip on ones I have now. Keeps the load closer. Notes, I found a pretty nice 25 micron suction filter at the surplus center and picked up most of the hydraulic parts there. Steel tubing looks nice but is not any cheaper than hose by comparison. Here is a few pics I will post the completed pics in a couple weeks. 4 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #2 Posted November 17, 2020 Wow, nice fabrication work! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,791 #3 Posted November 17, 2020 Real nice Joe! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DET 108 #4 Posted November 17, 2020 Looks real good, is the hyd. pump a direct drive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,430 #6 Posted November 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, DET said: Looks real good, is the hyd. pump a direct drive? the PTO on the XI series is on the front of the engine. This looks to be right underneath, so the PTO can still be utilized. @JoeM You’ve done real well on this build! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,579 #7 Posted November 17, 2020 Wicked Awesomeness 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #8 Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, pullstart said: the PTO on the XI series is on the front of the engine. This looks to be right underneath, so the PTO can still be utilized. @JoeM You’ve done real well on this build! It appears to be a mule drive from the PTO to drive the hydraulic pump. That is how the manufactured FELs for the 5xi were designed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #9 Posted November 17, 2020 3 hours ago, pullstart said: PTO I used a belt to drive the pump, Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #10 Posted November 17, 2020 I got the pump mount from tom_cat for the shipping. Pump unit and Fork Pics. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #11 Posted November 17, 2020 👍 well done. have a lot of Fun with it and lot’s easy work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DET 108 #12 Posted November 18, 2020 I mounted mine in a pulley box. I didn’t realize there was a bracket for the pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #13 Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 7:27 PM, DET said: I mounted mine in a pulley box. I didn’t realize there was a bracket for the pump. @top_cat had this bracket posted and knowing i was going to build was able to snag it. It is an odd set up. The engine in the xi's set at an angle with the front higher then the back. Figure it is to align the drive shaft. the original plan was to fabricate some kind of pump bracket. The pic's are when I was figuring the pulley size, alignment and belt needed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #14 Posted November 23, 2020 99 percent now, had to install a flow control in the tip up, it was way to fast, the rest is good. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #15 Posted November 24, 2020 30 minutes ago, JoeM said: 99 percent now, had to install a flow control in the tip up, it was way to fast, the rest is good. Do you have any detailed pictures of how your bucket attaches to your quick attach frame? If you don’t it’s no big deal but I would like to set up something like that on my loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,770 #16 Posted November 24, 2020 32 minutes ago, JoeM said: 99 percent now, had to install a flow control in the tip up, it was way to fast, the rest is good. I've been watching and I've reviewed a time or two, and after giving it quite a bit of thought, I'd have to say pretty darned good! Pretty darned good! Love the joystick and the forklift/bucket mount! I do have a question, and I must admit that I've not paid good attention to other FELS, in fact I've got to go out and look at my NH. So in another post I'd like to ask that question. For now I'd just like to admire this picture! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #17 Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) On 11/23/2020 at 7:19 PM, cschannuth said: pictures of how your bucket attaches I found this picture. Welded an 1/4" angle across the top that hooks on the loader frame angle. The loader cross angle is 3" x 3/8 thick and the space behind the bucket angle is 1/2". You can't see it in the picture but there is a flat bar welded to the bottom of the bucket that hangs out over the edge an inch. This keep the bucket in place when flush up against the frame. Then I got two 3/4 pins that drop down through pieces welded on the bucket into holes on the bottom of the loader frame. I will get some pictures of this tonight when I go up to the shop. I did look at the skid steer style fixtures on ebay and they were reasonable. Less than $250 ish. coming out of Maryland. I already had the angle and pieces for this so went with my own plan. I would call it more of an easy attach then quick. I didn't opt for spring loaded latches. Figure i can get off and install two pins. Edited November 25, 2020 by JoeM Added Pics and info 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,430 #18 Posted April 1, 2021 Joe, I was going to PM you but figured I’d ask here. Are your subframe mounting points only the mid mount and rear axle tubes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,430 #19 Posted April 1, 2021 Also, @JoeM did you replace the fiberglass front bumper with a fabricated piece for the support tubes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,883 #20 Posted April 1, 2021 I used the existing bumper bolts and bolted a piece of angle iron on and welded a vertical piece to accept the tubes. You can't see it but there is a gusset underneath welded to the angle. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,430 #21 Posted April 1, 2021 Nice! I think I have enough 2x4x1/4” tubing, I might get crafty and see about building a bumper. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites