293 loader or quick attach problem, please see pics

[Gary Fowler]

If it didn't twist the loader fork frame, how did it twist the FEL. I have mistreated the heck out of my FELs lifting the one or both rear wheels off the ground and never twisted a frame like that. I don't think if was from overloading unless you have a poorly designed FEL. Most likely is that one side wasn't locked in and that is what caused the twisting. I always like to look at the bottom pins to assure that they are protruding thru before using an attachment when I switch out with the bucket.

 

[kenb1023]

This is good to know. I just bought a 2010 T293 so everything I can learn about it helps.

 

[a5t1]

I'm guessing the pins weren't in all the way? The tubing would have been causing the feet to become out of plane. Regardless, fairly easy fix and I double check the pins now.