Loader Detaching bucket only from tractor

[Jtullis13]

I have been wanting to do this same thing on my 2210d with a Koyker 120 loader but mine didn't come with quick couplers for the loader valves, so I would have to redo all of them.

 

[Ray Dove]

Yes , Winston, my loader has the pins that are circled in your post. However, my obstacle to "Quick Attach" is not the loader itself but the hydraulic fluid line. My hydraulic fluid line from pump to rear end has been interrupted by a loop in the line going to the joystick box. One end of loop goes to top of joystick box and other end of loop goes to bottom of joystick box. I do not see a valve or anything of that nature that would allow me to detour by the loop and direct fluid straight to rear end as it was before loader was added. If you have a pic of what that valve should look like , please post. To sum it all up, it appears to me that the loader with bucket still attached is indeed the quick attach type, but the hydraulic fluid line is not equipped with the quick attach couplers for attaching and unattaching. The hydraulic line seems to be hardwired. Does that make sense to you?

 

[winston1]

Yes, sure makes sense. The line from your pump goes through the loader valve in route to your 3 point. If done correctly the loader valve will be mounted on the tractor. That way the loader valve stays on the tractor when the loader is removed. Also correct way is to have quick couplings on the 4 loader lines right at the loader valve. They are then disconnected when the loader is removed but your hydraulic flow continues to go to your 3 point. Hope I am making sense. Couple of pictures showing how my old 2002D was plumbed. You will see 3 lines + the 4 loader cylinder lines with quick couplings. Your valve probably has only 2 lines + the 4 loader cylinder lines. My 3rd line is power beyond but if your loader is working fine just ignore that 3rd line.

 

[kenmac]

if he has the koyker loader valve. It will be mounted to the loader arm, not to the tractor.
The easiest thing to do would be to knock the pins out of the bucket and just drop the bucket

My Kubota mx 5100 has quick disconnects so the entire loader can be removed if the tractor needs to be split
It also has the skid steer quick attach bucket which makes it easy to drop the bucket

 

[California]

... If done correctly the loader valve will be mounted on the tractor. That way the loader valve stays on the tractor when the loader is removed. Also correct way is to have quick couplings on the 4 loader lines right at the loader valve. They are then disconnected when the loader is removed but your hydraulic flow continues to go to your 3 point. Couple of pictures showing how my old 2002D was plumbed.

My YM186 has the original Yanmar loader and it is plumbed as you described, the control stays with the tractor if the loader is removed. (Photo). And the loader is set up to be removed easily, including a 'foot' to hold it up ready for re-use.

 

[winston1]

I could take my old bulldog loader off or on in 10 minutes or less. Same with my current Bobcat. I remove and install mine several times a year. It gets in my way when mowing in tight quarters. I have an old home made brush stacker that I occasionally do put in place of my bucket. Doesn't take that long to do it but not as fast as taking the loader off.

 

[Ray Dove]

Thanks again for all the replies and information. Again I say, my loader is the quick attach one but hydraulic line does not have the quick attach valves and connections. Therefore, to avoid the expense of changing the hydraulic valves and connections, I'll just remove the bucket when I need to remove it for non loader type of work. Thanks again.

 

[CoyPatton]

Thanks again for all the replies and information. Again I say, my loader is the quick attach one but hydraulic line does not have the quick attach valves and connections. Therefore, to avoid the expense of changing the hydraulic valves and connections, I'll just remove the bucket when I need to remove it for non loader type of work. Thanks again.

It would be a bit of work and expense, but to give you the option to remove your loader, you could install a quick connect on each line going to your loader from the tractor. Just be sure to plumb it so you can complete the fluid flow on the lines when you remove the loader.
before you remove your pins, grease them and curl/ dump the bucket several times. Fresh grease and the movement should free up the pins to come out as easily as possible.
Good luck! On and be sure to secure your cylinders while your bucket is off!