Comparison KOYKER 140 LOADER for YM2610? Maybe not, what else then?

[bmaverick]

Well, I thought when buying the YM2610, the KOYKER 140 LOADER priced at $3,500 was alright to snag later. Well, I've been getting quotes in and it seems to be more than our budget can manage.

So, what else is out there than what I've seen below?

- Rear FEL on 3pt - Westendorf Auto-Dump $2,200 :dance1:

- Rear Dirt Scoop - King Cutter DS-30 $600

- Used FEL and retrofit to the Yanmar. (not always a good thing)

 

[kenmac]

wow ! the koyker loaders have gone up $4595.00 for a 140
believe I paid $3200 when I bought my 160 which is now $4795.00

These are Fredricks' prices

 

[Roadworthy]

That sounds about right. As I recall my Koyker 120 was $3000 or $3500 fifteen years ago. You could price a woods loader for price comparison.

 

[ptsg]

Westendorf Auto-Dump for $2,200 and King Cutter DS-30 for $600? Wow! That's crazy expensive for what it is.

We have these 3 pt loaders over here, that do have some decent lift height and weight. They have a telescopic arm that you can the length by simply pulling a pin.

Max lift/height: Position 1 - 1800 lbs @ 100"
Position 2 - 1600 lbs @ 112"
Position 3 - 1488 lbs @ 124"

You can also get buckets, spikes for manure or bales, grapple, forks and a hook to use it as a crane. Since it's a single arm design vs the two arm on a front loader, the attachments are usually narrower (40" wide) than what you are used to.

The price here, goes from 900€ (1000$) to 1100€ (1220$). The cheaper one won't come with its own valve, so you would need 2 sets of remotes, one for lift and another for curl. The expensive one comes with a 2 element valve.

 

[YanmarFever]

Well, I thought when buying the YM2610, the KOYKER 140 LOADER priced at $3,500 was alright to snag later. Well, I've been getting quotes in and it seems to be more than our budget can manage.

So, what else is out there than what I've seen below?

- Rear FEL on 3pt - Westendorf Auto-Dump $2,200 :dance1:

- Rear Dirt Scoop - King Cutter DS-30 $600

- Used FEL and retrofit to the Yanmar. (not always a good thing)

If you buy a loader, you wont need the rear dirt scoop.

 

[CoyPatton]

If you buy a loader, you wont need the rear dirt scoop.

I believe he knows/realizes that, he is investigating less costly options than $4800 loader and listed what he is aware of and the prices.

 

[winston1]

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/196284-my-new-coldwater-front-end.html

 

[CoyPatton]

I have used a dirt scoop. They can be quite useful. They can also be used as a small carryall. The frame limits that function somewhat but it is workable.
With that praise for them, an FEL it is not and never will be. Dumping onto or unloading from a trailer justifies the expense when you only do it once.
You may ask how, simple really, NO BACK ACHE!

 

[sd455dan]

Well, I thought when buying the YM2610, the KOYKER 140 LOADER priced at $3,500 was alright to snag later. Well, I've been getting quotes in and it seems to be more than our budget can manage.

So, what else is out there than what I've seen below?

- Rear FEL on 3pt - Westendorf Auto-Dump $2,200 :dance1:

- Rear Dirt Scoop - King Cutter DS-30 $600

- Used FEL and retrofit to the Yanmar. (not always a good thing)

FIL has the 2310 with an Allied built FEL- may fit
Now owned /sold by Farm King?

Farm King- Front-End Loaders

 

[bmaverick]

Guys, lots of interesting options. :thumbsup:

I could comment on each post with good feedback.

And Winston, that link is note worthy too.

Coy, you basically the general use would be more as a carry-all with dump capability when needed.

Got lots of firewood to move at times. A rear FEL or dirt scoop would do nicely. And when moving all of those square bales.

My only downside with a FEL is swapping on and off the tractor frequently. With a FEL on the homestead, the tractor would not be maneuverable around barns, sheds and paths. Out in the fields, yes. Back in TN, no issues. Up here, a different story.

Yes, Kenmac, Koyker loaders have gone up $4595.00. Then add the shipping! Even if I drove west for factory pickup, I'm not saving anything either.

The DW is hooked on the KK Dirt Scoop for $600. I told here being cheap only gets you cheap stuff. :duh: It was an arm wrestle with her getting the YM2610 vs. a local beat up Ford 3000 for $2,000 that smoked a bunch. ullinghair:

Keep the suggestions coming. I look truly over each one. :thumbsup:

PTSG, that is an amazing price for a rear FEL setup. My biggest issue is, dealers with them around here with high markups. Wish I was down south again and not up in BIG Ag country where high prices are the norm.

TSC or Fleet Farm are all I have basically. King Kutter is the common brand. The implements work alright, but their products don't have primer or good paint and tend to start rusting in months. Valspar makes a good farm paint to fix that.