Front-End Loader Need Help

coltfireman · Apr 24, 2015

This is my first post and hope I'm posting in the correct forum. I have a 2wd 5320 and just recently bought a front end loader for it; I found a deal at least I thought I did. The loader is a Bush Hog 2526QT; the guy I bought it from had it on an 830 JD. The problem is that after I bought it I can't find bracket for this loader that fits my tractor. I know they make them; or have made them. If anyone knows where I can find a bracket; new or used I would appreciate it.

mddorange · Apr 26, 2015

:welcome:
To TBN Mr. Fireman. If anyone can help you, it will be here as these are the most knowledgeable people in the world.

jeff9366 · Apr 26, 2015

Few find 2-WD tractors and Front End Loaders a satisfactory combination.

You need 4-WD to push loader bucket into piles.

Weight of loader leveraged ahead of front wheels unloads weight on driving rear wheels, so you have minimal traction with bucket filled.

Egon · Apr 26, 2015

Consider having a bracket welded up?

herringchoker · Apr 26, 2015

As Egon says, you may have to have a bracket welded up from scratch, I've done that in the past. You do not necessarily need 4WD with a FEL but, absolutely, 4WD is better. Many of us old-timers worked for years - decades - with 2WD and FEL, some (including me) even without power steering. You need lots of rear ballast. You work with what you got.

Egon · Apr 26, 2015

herringchoker said:
As Egon says, you may have to have a bracket welded up from scratch, I've done that in the past. You do not necessarily need 4WD with a FEL but, absolutely, 4WD is better. Many of us old-timers worked for years - decades - with 2WD and FEL, some (including me) even without power steering. You need lots of rear ballast. You work with what you got.

That lack of power steering builds character! It's hard on thumbs too.

coltfireman · Apr 26, 2015

Appreciate the responses; as far as my tractor being 2wd that is not a problem. I just truck patch, grow tomatoes, watermelons, peas, etc... Not planning on doing any large jobs with a loader just need some help carry post, fertilizer and other needs around the farm. Also I have already talked to a local shop about building a bracket, was hoping to find an original built for my tractor.

Thanks