After the fact loader purchase

[aarolar]

What are my options for an aftermarket loader to go on my MX4800. Wish I had purchased it with the tractor but I just didn't have the extra income at the time. I would love to buy used and am looking for information on models that will fit.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Step one: sell a kidney. Step two: call your dealer. Step three: love that thing. It is impressive.
Get 3rd function remote while you are at it.

 

[PHILIP8N]

I was in similar situation. Bought new tractor without loader. 16 months down the road, had funds for loader. I found used Kubota loader for my tractor at Barlows for a good price. I would not go aftermarket brand, the Kubota loader just works so well on the Kubota tractor. Philip.

 

[kubotacres]

I was in similar situation. Bought new tractor without loader. 16 months down the road, had funds for loader. I found used Kubota loader for my tractor at Barlows for a good price. I would not go aftermarket brand, the Kubota loader just works so well on the Kubota tractor. Philip.

2nd that. I bought my first tractor without a loader. 1 year later I came to my senses and bought the loader. After getting opinions, I opted for the OEM Kubota loader and I'm so happy I did. Not only for fit and finish, but overall value when/if you decide to sell it. Cause believe me, it does matter.

 

[TripleR]

You can get aftermarket from Woods and others, but even if it is as good as OEM, it will lower your trade in and resale value.

 

[aarolar]

You can get aftermarket from Woods and others, but even if it is as good as OEM, it will lower your trade in and resale value.

No plans of ever doing either for me so that moot point. What model Kubota loaders would fit my tractor I'm not against a road trip I'm going to start searching ebay and tractor house ect.

 

[PHILIP8N]

No plans of ever doing either for me so that moot point. What model Kubota loaders would fit my tractor I'm not against a road trip I'm going to start searching ebay and tractor house ect.

Loader model numbers will be in your operators manual and sales brochure. Philip.

 

[TripleR]

You may well be right, but I've said, "This is my last tractor" or "I'll keep this the rest of my life" a couple of times.

The MX4800/5200/5800 are new models, so while I may be wrong, I suspect you are going to have to go with the LA1065.

 

[aarolar]

You may well be right, but I've said, "This is my last tractor" or "I'll keep this the rest of my life" a couple of times.

The MX4800/5200/5800 are new models, so while I may be wrong, I suspect you are going to have to go with the LA1065.

What if I were willing to modify something? I build machines at work for a living so some slight modifying would be a piece of cake.

 

[PHILIP8N]

What if I were willing to modify something? I build machines at work for a living so some slight modifying would be a piece of cake.

Go for it! Probably a piece of cake.

 

[aarolar]

Nevermind

 

[TripleR]

What if I were willing to modify something? I build machines at work for a living so some slight modifying would be a piece of cake.

My fabrication skills are limited to a hacksaw, baling wire and duct tape, but I've learned very little is impossible, difficult maybe.

I'd go to a dealer on some Sunday and take measurements and pictures on the older MX5000-MX4700-MX5100 and Grand L 853 loaders. You will have to reroute the hydraulics even between the 853 and 854 loaders, but they are very similar.

I worked in a designated poverty county for quite a few years and those guys could do some amazing things. I stopped by one guy's place and he had an old Allis Chalmers that he could afford parts for, so he went scrounging and bartering around town an fixed it with parts from a Ford and Chevy pickup with steering made from the shaft drive of a Honda CX500 twin as it had to be routed outside the frame past his new engine then back in. He had no formal mechanical training and while it looked a bit odd, it worked.

EDIT: Sorry I just noticed you last post.

 

[varmint]

I rarely see used loaders for sale, but they do pop up from time to time. Most often, from parted out tractors. There are some good aftermarket loaders, such as Woods, Koyker and Westendorf, especially, but they ain't cheap. My first tractor has a Bush Hog loader, and while it worked, it was basic. You want SSQA, for sure, IMO. Third function is good, too. Then, forks, light materials bucket, grapple... oh my!

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Yes LA1065 is the OEM loader you want. (there may be a smaller loader that fits)

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Woods is about the best out there for aftermarket, however Kubota's loaders are generally priced fairly well. IMO, its not worth the hit in resale value by slapping another brand on there. Pay the extra $300-400 and keep it OEM.

 

[aarolar]

Woods is about the best out there for aftermarket, however Kubota's loaders are generally priced fairly well. IMO, its not worth the hit in resale value by slapping another brand on there. Pay the extra $300-400 and keep it OEM.

Any thoughts on what the price of the woods would be?

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

You think Kubota paint fades fast?! I think Woods must use food coloring! Lol.

 

[mikesee]

When I added a loader to my Kubota tractor I was able to get KCC financing at 0% no money down. That helped in my situation.

 

[aarolar]

When I added a loader to my Kubota tractor I was able to get KCC financing at 0% no money down. That helped in my situation.

On just the loader?

 

[PSDStu]

On just the loader?

I recently added a Kubota Loader to my M6060 and used KCC to finance it, not a problem.

Talk to your dealer.