How to identify my FEL?

[Phoenix Farmer]

Sorry about all the questions! How can I identify the FEL on my 1979 B7100DT? It has "Kubota" decals on it and I believe it to be OEM. I would like to see about getting a parts list and manual on it, but don't know what or who to ask.

Thanks again!

 

[Egon]

Does it look like this one?

LA 301 If I remember correctly. It is compatible with the MMM.

 

[art]

The second gen 7100 took the B-1630 loader.

 

[Phoenix Farmer]

My FEL doesn't look anything like the LA-301 from Egon or the B-1630 from Art. After a more thorough inspection, I found a sticker that says " Kubota Model B-219 - ARPS Div. Chromalloy, New Holstein, Wisc.". It appears that the "Kubota" decals were misleading and this is aftermarket. Anyone have any information on a "B-219" FEL ???

 

[Westendorf-RR]

I can tell you that it is not Westendorf aftermarket loader, it would still be working ... Sorry, I couldn't resist... Anyway I would suggest researching the buhler/allied brand - I belive they are or were imported from Canada, (closer to WI??) Some of our parts are interchangeable with other brand loaders... what do you need replaced on your loader? PM me and I'll see if there is anything I can do to help.

 

[Phoenix Farmer]

Turns out the B219 is a legitimate Kubota loader that was offered at the time (1979). I have already secured the operator/parts manual. Unfortunately, the company that built them has faded into history. To Westendorf-RR: Thanks for the offer to help, but the loader works just fine. I am trying to restore the tractor and was only interested in a manual and a source for decals, etc.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

Thanks for ruinin' my fun Glad you found what you were looking for.

 

[Lefty_Kubota]

can we see some pics of it

 

[cappys tractor]

does it look like this?

 

[cappys tractor]

does it look like this manual? I know the pictures are pretty bad, but you should be able to use the schematics and drawings to confirm if this is it or not.

If you can, some pictures of yours would be helpful. My bucket was modified at some point in its life, and i would like to figure out what the correct width bucket is. This has been cut down to 36" width, and the tractor wheels are 41" wide, so this makes it just about impossible to dig straight ahead and keep the bucket level. The only way I have found to dig level is to dig in a curve, so the front tires are always on the fresh dug surface, So I dont make 'scallops' in the new surface. I believe the previous owner (farmer) made the bucket fit down into the cow muck trough, so it would scoop clean. Unfortunately finding details such as this are difficult. I am not even sure how the original bucket was attached.