[inspectorudy]

If you look in the back advertising section of Popular Mechanics or Popular Science there is a company called CAD loader listed. I bought there plans a few years ago for $130 and got a nice step by step manual with engineering drawings for every part and measurement. It is a good investment and could be shared with other people to help defray the initial cost. It tells the size of the cylinders and the hydraulic system requirements. I put mine on a Simplicity garden tractor that was used only for the loader. You will learn the meaning of "Power steering" if you don't have it and four wheel drive will take on new meanings as well. Filled rear tires will not do much to offset the front bucket so plan on getting at least 100 pounds at the hitch. I had a four foot bucket which was too big and cut it down to 40 inches. It was a blast to build and the welding skills(?) that I learned in college more than 30 years earlier came back real fast. Just remember do not weld for long stretches on any joint no matter how thick the metal. Ask me how I know. Good luck you will love every minute of it.