koyker loaders

[southerndeere]

Recently I purchased a new holland t4.85 with a llader to mainly handle 5x6 hay bales. For years we have only used 1 loader. My dad an I was talking about how nice a second loader would be around the farm. Especially when we haul hay. 1 in the field 1 back at the barn. We already have a jd 6715 an a couple years ago we priced a jd loader for it an the price was outrageous. I called a dealer in a nearby town today an they priced a koyker loader. Considarbly cheaper. My problem is until today I had never heard of them. I've used woods an allied loader but we have no support nearby. Can anyone tell me if the koykers are a good quality loader. Idlike to see 1up close but the dealer only orders upon request an does not keep a stock. The koyker model was a 1585. Thanks ahead for any feedback

 

[kenmac]

Yes ,Koyker loaders are quality loaders. I have 1 on my Yanmar. There is a Yanmar dealer here and, all he uses are Koyker loaders. Having said that. If you ever have a question , Koyker has or had (I haven called them in some time) a low life for a tech support person. If you have a dealer that can deal with Koyker support. Go for it.

 

[southerndeere]

Yes ,Koyker loaders are quality loaders. I have 1 on my Yanmar. There is a Yanmar dealer here and, all he uses are Koyker loaders. Having said that. If you ever have a question , Koyker has or had (I haven called them in some time) a low life for a tech support person. If you have a dealer that can deal with Koyker support. Go for it.

Do u have any experience with the larger koyker loaders?

 

[kenmac]

Do u have any experience with the larger koyker loaders?

No I don't. I do know Koyker loaders are made in the US and, I wouldn't think twice about buying 1 for a larger tractor. I doubt you can beat their quality. With deere loaders , you are buying name

 

[jeff9366]

There are a lot of threads on Koyker FEL's in the T-B-N archives. Following is a LINK:

https://www.google.com/#q=Koyker+loader+site:tractorbynet.com&start=10

Coldwater FEL's are also well regarded:

https://www.google.com/search?clien...r+FEL+site:tractorbynet.com&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

 

[lostcreekranch]

Installed a new Koyker FEL on a Ford 5000 we had in the 1990's. Never had any problems with it and would buy another one today if I needed one.

They are built in S. Dakota.

Luck!

 

[wedge40]

I've got a Koyker on my Ford 4000. Quality is all I can say. The thing is stout. I know when I get a new tractor I'm keeping the bucket from Koyker cause I have NEVER seen one built like that. Oh and make sure you get the Skid Steer type quick attach.


Wedge

 

[Dan Dargeloh]

Years ago my dad bought a K5 Koyker for his IHC 460 gas tractor. The only thing that has been done to it was I replaced the bucket cylinders a few years ago with some from the Surplus Center, as ones from Koyker were "outta sight" in price. This loader was made before they had any type of mounting for the bucket but pins, so it's old. It is built like a battle ship, and is tough as nails. I wish the tractor it's mounted on was as good as that loader!

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

I have installed and owned two of these loaders and they are good quality. Also, on the install I had some questions and the support was very good. I now own a Kubota tractor with loader and it is no better then the Koyker. If they say they have one to fit your tractor it will be as good as the factory equivalent.

 

[kenmac]

I had some questions and the support was very good.

All I did was call and inquire about purchasing a Power Beyond sleeve for their loader valve... The guy answered the tech support line was an ***** Hole. I know several others that have talked to this same guy and he was the same to them as he was to me.. Total ***** Hole. The only good I can say is, they build good loaders