Waldon 5000 loaders

[cstamm81]

Curious if anyone has any experience with Waldon articulated loaders? I ran into some for sale on craigslist, like this one here: Waldon Loader

It seems like the 5000 series would be what I am after. Curious if they are a suitable replacement for a skid steer? Or if they have the hydraulics to run skid steer attachments? I want a machine for moving material around my property faster than my Terramite, loading a single axle full size dump truck, and putting forks on to move large pallets of firewood. I like that fact that these wont rip up the lawn near as bad as a skidder. Let me know if anyone has any info or experience with them.

 

[Bison]

I got this old Waldon 500 allready for 15 yrs(looks similar to yours)
build like a tank,strong as an ox.
Like you said they are easy on a lawn and more agile than a skidsteer.

I got right now a 6.2 GM diesel in it(soon to be replaced with a 3054 cat).
you can like i did change the hydr pumps with a commercial stackable one if you want to up the flow(mine are a 50 and 35 gal/min)(see pic)

A good solid loader as long as you're not in a hurry on rough terrain(bumpy like h3ll).

 

[cstamm81]

can a 5000 load a single axle full size dump? I like the old tank style machines, easy to work on and get parts for, would be perfect around my property if I could find one cheap...

 

[Bison]

can a 5000 load a single axle full size dump? I like the old tank style machines, easy to work on and get parts for, would be perfect around my property if I could find one cheap...

Don't know if the 5000 has a higher reach,ask the guy that has it for sale.

My 500 loader arms can just reach over te side of the box on a tandem gravel truck.I think 9'

 

[Villengineer]

As far as using skid steer attachments is concerned, the bigger problem than hydraulics is that it doesn't have the skid steer coupler.

 

[Bison]

Well ,that is easy enough to solve with a attachment blank,some steel,a drill press,a cutoff saw and a welder.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Well ,that is easy enough to solve with a attachment blank,some steel,a drill press,a cutoff saw and a welder.

You forgot: Sledge hammer :laughing:

 

[Villengineer]

Well ,that is easy enough to solve with a attachment blank,some steel,a drill press,a cutoff saw and a welder.

Except that he'll need the male side of the coupler which is just a wee bit more involved than scabbing a mounting onto the back of an attachment.

 

[Bison]

Well,i ain't gonna argue,skills differ.
But I would have no problem building one from scratch.

 

[Bob Rooks]

I believe he was referring to something like this:
Universal skid steer adapter Adjustable rollback on eBay!