Which hydraulic components?

[Matt G.]

Just to clarify here, are you trying to build a 1 arm loader or a "normal" loader with 2 arms? A 1-arm loader is going to have to be built stronger than a conventional loader, and you'll have to roughly double the hydraulic system pressure to be able to lift the same weight as a conventional loader. I'm not trying to discourage you or anything, but I'm with Merk on this one....it really pays to do your homework and think about the design a bit before you just building something.

[Stitch]

I'm not sure if I'm going to do it or not, not because of anything said on here, just second guessing whether operating it would tear my tractor up or not. I'm in the market for a skidloader anyway.

I was going to build one with two arms.

[cadetfarmer]

Stitch;

I myself enjoy building things myself. I still intend on building a loader myself, when time and money permits.

I also do not intend to "buy" a set of plans. Carefull planning is needed for sure, and good welding is a must.

If you are unsure of your welding skills, maybe you could take a class, although welding is skill that takes practice, and there is only one way to get that, get in there and do some.

I think using the 3/16ths thickness tubing is a good idea, and I intend to use a bucket that is as wide as the front wheels, and about a foot deep by a foot high, this should keep me from trying to pick up anything heavier than my CC will handle. As I said I will probably be using 3/16ths thick, 2"x3" tubing, and 10ga. steel for the bucket.

When installing lift cylinders, remember the mechanical advantage of mounting, is as important as size.

With all that said, if you have engineering questions, post here or P.M. me and I will try to answer.

Remember, there is very little that hasn't been tried before, and most of it is in a book somewhere, Just find it and read read read.

Cadet Farmer

[eastonct124]

a 1' x 1' x3' long bucket is awful small.
I was thinking 3'6" long, 2' to 2'6" deep, and 2' to 2'6" frnt to rear.

[Stitch]

I had planned to use two fifty gallon drums, properly cut, then doubled, with 3" x 1/8 inch x the length of the drum for stability for my bucket. Same general idea as the snow plow I'm working on, but a bucket as opposed to a blade.

[cadetfarmer]

According to my calculations, a loader bucket measuring 1'x1'x3' would hold
1/3 yard of dirt, weighing approximately 350lbs.

That is about all the weight I want to hang on the front of my CC.

If you guys have some other formula to calculate, I would be happy to take it under advisement.

I can be wrong as well as anybody.

Cadet Farmer

[Yosemite Sam]

1'x1'x3' is 3 cubic feet, a cubic yard has 27 cubic feet in it...

[cadetfarmer]

Oooooops, I think you are right.

I'm gonna blame it on my calculator, which by the way was not made by International Harvester.

I still think, a bucket that would hold much more than 300lbs. is going to be too big, but that is just my thoughts.

Anyway keep us posted as to how this all works out.

Cadet Farmer

[eastonct124]

I never thought it would be that heavy. Whatever I do, 500# would be max, and it would only be lifted to about 4' max.
So, a big wideframe cub with wet wheels, and good weight on the tires...duals even, should be able to handle it.

[cadetfarmer]

EastonCt124;

Makes sense to me, I want to put my loader on a 102. Smaller tractor, narrow frame etc.