Buying Advice New front loader for Cub Cadet/Yanmar EX2900

[DennisfromCincy]

I am looking into purchasing a new Westendorf TA-111A front loader for my EX2900. My EX2900 came with the loader wobble stick and hose connectors. I run an MS60 belly mower.

They are pricey - loaders are pricy. Has anyone been in this direction or have any comments about this after-market loader?

 

[Roadworthy]

I don't know Westendorf. I had a Koyker on my last tractor and thought it was quite good. They also have great support. I think they're in South Dakota.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

Thanks but says "No models Found" for front loaders for my cub cadet Yanmar EX2900 or EX3200.

 

[DennisfromCincy]

The Koyker Model 145 may be a good fit. I have an inquiry in to Koyker Manufacturing, a division of Sioux Steel Company.

 

[CH4Ohio]

I am looking into purchasing a new Westendorf TA-111A front loader for my EX2900. My EX2900 came with the loader wobble stick and hose connectors. I run an MS60 belly mower.

They are pricey - loaders are pricy. Has anyone been in this direction or have any comments about this after-market loader?

My only comment is that you might consider looking for a used tractor and FEL package instead. I think you'd be money ahead and will avoid a lot of potential problems. Just my opinion . . .

 

[DennisfromCincy]

I am/have considered an additional used tractor with a loader but a few things hold me back.

-- I have nowhere to store another vehicle, and I do not leave anything outside. I do not want to pay additional property tax for adding structures.

-- Buying another tractor means I would need to set it up for my 3 point BH and not utilizing my existing tractor I have which most likely I will never wear out.

--- Even at $7K for the custom fit Westendorf I still may come out as additional maintenance is not required for another tractor. No additional place needed to store an additional tractor. I can store the drop off loader in my existing covered section. Besides the 3 point hitch, my EX2900 has a factory belly mower that I use part time in the summer. I do have a Cub Lowboy 185 (1000 lbs lighter) I mow with also.

--- But I might buy a compact tractor with an existing BH - finding one with a belly mower is tougher --that can be placed on my tractor. I fabricate. Then perhaps sell off the added tractor. Or get rid of the Lowboy.

--- Then I could also do nothing but then using the 3 point BH without the 3rd leg is slow. Just rent a BH when I need one. dunno