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[RHughes]

That looks GREAT!
I'm jealous! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I was thinking of ordering the plans and building a loader for my TN65. I might have to scale the plans up a bit.

 

[Harrygoodwrench]

I think building it yourself even from plans gives one a sense of accomplishment and a very good working knowledge of the unit. I will post a picture of mine when I complete it(hopefully soon). I hope I don't get into my "mad scientist" mode and deviate from the plans too much but I know I probobly will deviate at least at a little. Good luck on your projects and please post a pic when your done too. To those that have already built theirs, thanks for the input and if you have any ideas on what areas to "deviate" on please give us your input.
Thanks, Harry G

 

[mbrule]

Harry,

The only place I deviated was to design a new bucket. The plans called for a larger bucket, made with flat stock I had access to a roller, so I rolled the back ans downsized some. The smaller bucket is better suited to my tractor.

Attached is a photo of the bucket built from the plans.

Matt

 

[RWB]

Harry,
I misspoke /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif it is a Nortrac 204. I thought when they upgrade to 3cyl it made it a 224. My mistake but it is on it's way. Can't wait. Making shed bigger right now to have it fit. Going to look at plow on sundayand put a subframe under it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif and buy plans later to build loader thru the winter.

Ray

 

[Harrygoodwrench]

Mrbule, Nice job on your loader. I hope mine comes out as well.
Hi RWB, the 204 is a nice size machine. I'm sure you know you will have at least 20 HP or maybe a little more as the Chinese rate there units on a 12 hour test and not the 1 hour test we do. You will probobly have the equivilant of a 21 0r 22 hp. My 224 has all sorts of power actually more than I need. I was breaking it in as they suggest by pulling against an immovable object and break in the gears by "digging" the tires. Well, I found a 10" damaged Maple that I was going to take down anyway. Well I chained to it and thought something was wrong as the tires started dancing when I reliazed I was uprooting the tree. I pulled it the rest of the way down with a longer chain and dragged it away. Good move with getting the tractor first and then enlarging the shed/garage. Golden Rule-get the main toy first then make necessary adjustments. Wives just don't understand this. Good luck with your 204 and send me a pic when you get it.
I was in your neighborhood on 9/10 inspecting buses. Nice country area. I think we are going to have a rough winter so get the plows and loaders ready.
Regards, Harry g

 

[RWB]

I hear ya on the snow. Looking at a 6 1/2' plow tomorrow. I'm adding length to my shed also. So far the wife isn't complaining. I think she knows me too well. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif LOL Will do on the pic. Nice color that blue is.