Westendorf FEL

[Hooked_on_HP]

My 1900 has a westendorf QA loader on it. I want to unhook the loader but am not sure what supports it when unhooked. I don't have any manuals on it and don't know if i have all the parts. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appriciated. Buy the way I called westendorf 3 times and still haven' got a reply. Also do I need to conect the tractor hyd. hoses together after I unhook it.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Look to see if you may have some stands stored inside the loader arms. Mine has them mounted on the arms with a pin lock to hold them up, but many are right inside the arms.

I would start with the front crossmember in the search.

You would put those stands on, lower the bucket to the ground, remove the pins at the back on the loader mounts and use the hydraulics to manuever it off. Make sure you're putting it down on a good level surface.

Move the tractor back a bit, maybe to the end of the hose run, and turn it off. Carefully move the joystick around to relieve the pressure so that you can disconnect the hoses. If you don't reduce the pressure in advance, you'll have a terrible time reconnecting the hoses.

I hope this is clear enough of a description.

John

 

[KiotiJohn]

Look to see if you may have some stands stored inside the loader arms. Mine has them mounted on the arms with a pin lock to hold them up, but many are right inside the arms.

I would start with the front crossmember in the search.

You would put those stands on, lower the bucket to the ground, remove the pins at the back on the loader mounts and use the hydraulics to manuever it off. Make sure you're putting it down on a good level surface.

Move the tractor back a bit, maybe to the end of the hose run, and turn it off. Carefully move the joystick around to relieve the pressure so that you can disconnect the hoses. If you don't reduce the pressure in advance, you'll have a terrible time reconnecting the hoses.

I hope this is clear enough of a description.

John

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I just went out and looked everywhere they they might hide them with no luck. Mine is a TA111. Could you give me a description of what yours look like so I could fab some. Where the lift cyl. attaches to the loader lift arm on both sides there is 1"pin that sticks out about 3/4". I am assuming this is where the stands go.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I just went out and looked everywhere they they might hide them with no luck. Mine is a TA111. Could you give me a description of what yours look like so I could fab some. Where the lift cyl. attaches to the loader lift arm on both sides there is 1"pin that sticks out about 3/4". I am assuming this is where the stands go.

 

[BillG_in_TX]

Maybe your loader doesn't require stands?

On the Westendorf TA-111 web page, it says: "Power Quick Mount makes mounting and dismounting a breeze. You stay in your seat -- no bolts, wrenches or stands required; frees tractor in seconds for other uses." Now, if they would only put their manuals on line.

 

[BillG_in_TX]

Maybe your loader doesn't require stands?

On the Westendorf TA-111 web page, it says: "Power Quick Mount makes mounting and dismounting a breeze. You stay in your seat -- no bolts, wrenches or stands required; frees tractor in seconds for other uses." Now, if they would only put their manuals on line.

 

[jimmysisson]

The Ford loader on my 2120 requires the bucket to be fully "uncurled", or dumped. That's what "supports" the removed loader - the wear edge of the bucket. There are no legs or stands. The fact that the bucket cylinders won't extend any further is what keeps the loader arms somewhere near the mounting height while it sits there. I guess it's balanced ok, but I imagine propping the main frame up so it didn't fall.
I've never wanted to remove mine, so this is just from the manual. I do know you remove the mechanical connections before you remove the hoses, only disconnecting hydraulics after you're backed out from under the loader.

 

[jimmysisson]

The Ford loader on my 2120 requires the bucket to be fully "uncurled", or dumped. That's what "supports" the removed loader - the wear edge of the bucket. There are no legs or stands. The fact that the bucket cylinders won't extend any further is what keeps the loader arms somewhere near the mounting height while it sits there. I guess it's balanced ok, but I imagine propping the main frame up so it didn't fall.
I've never wanted to remove mine, so this is just from the manual. I do know you remove the mechanical connections before you remove the hoses, only disconnecting hydraulics after you're backed out from under the loader.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I am pretty sure it needs stands. I unhooked everything but the hyd. today and put a set of jackstands under it . I backed away from the loader and it wouldn't stand buy itself. I didn't try tipping the bucket all the way. I think the loader was built in the mid 80's.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I am pretty sure it needs stands. I unhooked everything but the hyd. today and put a set of jackstands under it . I backed away from the loader and it wouldn't stand buy itself. I didn't try tipping the bucket all the way. I think the loader was built in the mid 80's.

 

[1savoy]

Here is a link to the Operators Manual for the John Deere 520 and 540 loaders. Scroll down on the left side to section 35 and 45. Click on these to read the procedure for removing and attaching the loader. These should be similar to yours and hopefully will give you some ideas on how to make some stands. I will also post a link to the 542 loader. The stands for the 542 are probably easier to make, since they do not hinge. They are stored in the cross tube and pin into the stand brackets when needed.

Good Luck,
Russ

Loader Stands

 

[1savoy]

Here is a link to the Operators Manual for the John Deere 520 and 540 loaders. Scroll down on the left side to section 35 and 45. Click on these to read the procedure for removing and attaching the loader. These should be similar to yours and hopefully will give you some ideas on how to make some stands. I will also post a link to the 542 loader. The stands for the 542 are probably easier to make, since they do not hinge. They are stored in the cross tube and pin into the stand brackets when needed.

Good Luck,
Russ

Loader Stands

 

[1savoy]

See section 20 and 25 in this manual.

542 Loader

 

[1savoy]

See section 20 and 25 in this manual.

542 Loader

 

[1savoy]

Better picture of the stands on the 542 loader.

 

[1savoy]

Better picture of the stands on the 542 loader.

 

[1savoy]

One more.

 

[1savoy]

One more.

 

[mark4Jesus]

Found this website. It says that it doesn't use stands, everything is connected/disconnected from the seat.
http://www.westendorfmfg.com/Loader%20Pages/111loader.html