Spirit FEL(s)

angelugs · Sep 21, 2005

I'm new to the forum even though I've been hanging around for the past several weeks reading all the old threads and trying to get educated on Jinma tractors. I probably would have procrastinated for who knows how much longer if it hadn't been for the costs of transportation going skyward. On Labor Day my new 284 Jinma was delivered to my doorstep, assembled and ready to go. It has a Spirit 20L FEL which I've not seen mentioned on this particular forum and I'm wondering why. I was fortunate enough to be able to physically compare it with a Koyker 160 side by side and went with the Spirit. The dealer I purchased the tractor from has worked with hydraulics for a number of years and recommended the Spirit over the Koyker. What say you?

FightnCock · Sep 22, 2005

I've never heard of this Mfg. before, but back in 2000 i imported some chinese loaders. if my memory doesn't fail me the model no. on these loader were 20L or something very close. Is the Spirit 20L, cheaper in cost compared to the Koyker loader. if it is i'd guess these are imported loaders that someone has put there own label on.

angelugs · Sep 22, 2005

The units are made in Wisconsin by an outfit named Deljen. If you search back through the post on this forum you'll find one from a guy (possibly one of the owners). They have a website but I don't know if I'm supposed to post it or not. If your interested email me. As far as cost I'm not sure. When I bought mine the dealer said I could have either one for the package price he quoted. I did price just the loader from a dealer in Wisconsin and he quoted me $2500 if I bought the tractor too.

Hagar · Sep 22, 2005

http://www.spiritimplements.com/SL20Specs.html

Looks alot like a Koyker except it mounts forward of the bellhousing.

SPIKER · Sep 22, 2005

there was a few items on these a while back, I belive there was some jinma disasters involving this loader, not sure if those were early units or tests or what but I do remember a broken in half tractor due to loader design, and one broken bell housing, this was at least 3 yrs back on the OLD CTOA board possably too.?? anyhow the NEW ones not sure
the chian loader is a ZL20 loader and is distinctly china vs USA made suff.

mark M

gunslinger101 · Sep 23, 2005

Looks just like the new Chinese quick disconnect Fel, probably a Chinese loader branded Spirit. Saw one in Florida a few weeks ago looked just like it with no name on it right out of a container. I would think the forward mount would cause more leverage on the mount point and bust a tractor, thats right it already did some time back with a different name on it.

FightnCock · Sep 24, 2005

if Deljen is behind the Spirit loader, it is more than likley a imported loader. if the hydraulic hoses are skive fitted. my guess it is chinese.

greg_g · Sep 24, 2005

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According to DelJen, they're American-made in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
//greg//

koykermfg · Sep 27, 2005

The Spirit FEL(s), which are manufactured in Wisconsin, are a copy of the Koyker FEL(s). A couple noticeable differences are the Koyker loaders use two lower torque tubes while the Spirit only uses one torque tube. The Koyker loaders also use a thicker gauge steel on the arms of the loader where the Spirit will use a thinner gauge material. The Koyker FEL is one of the best money can buy and will definitely live up to its value.

Affordable · Sep 27, 2005

I recommend the Koyker loaders as well, we have been selling them for years with no problems,and great customer service ,glad to see you as a member Mr.Koyker

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales