Loader Options Please

[CraigM]

I am looking at the options available to add a FEL to my B2150HSD. Sounds like there are still a few Kubota LA350A loaders out there, but I am told that this unit has been discontinued. Does anyone know for sure? Does anyone have specs or experience with this loader to compare to the Woods 1006 that my dealer recommends. Has anyone ever installed a loader on a tractor with a belly mower? Was it straightforward or not? Do you need an overhead hoist or just a strong helper?
Finally, who else makes a loader for compact tractors and how do they rate?

Thanks
Craig
Hershey, PA

 

[jyoutz]

Great Bend (a division of Bushhog)makes very good loaders at a reasonable price. They even sell them painted to match your tractor. Try this link http://www.greatbendmfg.com

 

[TomG]

I've got an Allied 195 on my 24hp Ford. The company is Swiss/Canadian Company, with head office in Winnipeg. For more information, check at:

http://www.buhler.com/sitefiles/index1.htm

 

[CraigM]

Thank you for the leads.

Craig
Hershey, PA

 

[hayden]

Here are the LA350A specs from the Kubota literature

Lift - 84.4"
Clearance - 65.6"
Reach at max height - 19.9"
max dump angle - 39deg
reach on ground - 50"
Digging depth - 6.5"
Height in carrying position - 46.2"
lift capacity - 838lbs
Breakout force - 1442lbs
Rise time - 3.3sec
Lower time (power) - 2.2 sec
Lower time (float) - 4.0 sec
rollback time - 2.3 sec
dump time - 1.3 sec
rated flow 6.2 gpm@2500psi
relief valve setting 1636psi
lift cyl bore - 1.75", rod - 1.25"
Tilt cyl bore - 1.75", rod 1"
Lift cyl stroke - 17.7"
Tilt cyl stroke - 17.7"

B1608 bucket
width - 60"
struck cap - 6.4 cu ft
heaped cap - 7.8 cu ft