Just picked up 1650 with Kwik-Way Loader

[farmall fred]

I finished the needed repairs on the loader this morning and decided to use it to help with the repairs we are doing to our 1995 Case IH 2188 Combine. We are rebuilding the feeder housing and also replacing the rotor assembly and what is called the Rotor Transition Cone. Getting the transition cone back into the machine is a very tight fit as you are working under the cab and inside the front of the machine. The cone weighs around 350 lbs and the 1650 & loader handled it without breaking a sweat. We chained it to the bucket and lifted it into place. I was amazed at how easy this made replacing the clumsy awkward part. Here are a couple of pictures for those of you who have never seen the inside of a modern rotary combine.

Lifting transition cone into place, as you can see tight quarters.
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Old Transition cone before removal. New cone after replacement.
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Old worn damaged rotor. New replacement rotor that is a improved model that is still used in current models. of this combine today.
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Rebuilt feeder house assembly.
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I just wanted to show that a Cub Cadet with a front end loader can be a very use full tool around the farm and home when used within its capabilities. Thanks to all who responded to this post with help and support.
Later
Tom

[Sam Mac]

Cool post.

[DieselDoctor]

That's it, you've talked me into it! I want a loader!

[OldSkull]

No I will not post in this threat and say how lucky Tom is, no I will not tell him how much this FL will save him time lifting and moving stuff, no way I tell him he can sell his fricking cherry picker now, No I will NEVER tell him because I'm too much jealous!

Tom you $uck big time!

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by OldSkull

No I will not post in this threat and say how lucky Fred is, no I will not tell him how much this FL will save him time lifting and moving stuff, no way I tell him he can sell his fricking cherry picker now, No I will NEVER tell him because I'm too much jealous!

Fred you $uck big time!

That is the nicest comment I have heard in a long time!!! Thanks.
Now you know why I wanted a small loader for a Cub Cadet. I already have many plans on what it can do to make the wife's and my life easier.

[john hall]

So I can now add FEL to the list of Cubs I'll probably never own--same list has a Diesel and a Tank zero turn.

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by john hall

So I can now add FEL to the list of Cubs I'll probably never own--same list has a Diesel and a Tank zero turn.

I have wanted a FEL on a Cub Cadet for quite some time but never figured I would have one then I ran across this one and when I mentioned it to the wife she was supportive. So I bought it. Never say never.
Later
Tom

[zippy1]

Very good Tom. I too am jealous, and thinking this is something the wife "needs", or, ah, Todd wants.
Do I need a FEL? Well absolutely not. BUT I want one...
Thinking you'll find a lot of chores for it around the farm.

[PaulS]

Each time I see a front end loader (FEL) I need a drool apron. I looked for several years now but to no avail. I bought a Johnny bucket jr and it works real good. One problem is it is electrically operated and the 2072 that it is mounted on can only take a garden tractor size battery mounted under the seat. Plus it only lifts about a foot. Now a fel lifts much higher than that so I am still in the market for one, one that the seller realizes it is not made out of gold. Sure would help with wood splitting and hauling chores.

[Randy Littrell]

I could not go back to not having a FEL! I use it for everything. Throw tools or shovels in it for fixing things, move firewood, gravel, dirt, cub parts, and just lifting heavy things. Best money ever spent!

Glad you like yours!




Randy