So here's what I got.......
I just got a 1982 Kubota L305DT. The unit it super tight and well maintained. I just wished the old owner would have taking care of the outside better. Really needs a bath and some elbow grease to get rid of a decade or so of pine sap.
Nonetheless, the tractor came with an Allied 395 loader on it. Which its cool because it has 6' bucket and a ton of power to operate it. The loader is relatively easy to remove except there are no quick disconnects on any of the hydraulics. Several hoses have been replaced and I think he just figured that he wasn't going to ever remove the loader, so why spend the extra money on disconnects.
Also, the front bumper has been removed from the unit and an aftermarket hydraulic pump has been installed in its place. And finally, there is a hydraulic fluid tank and valve attached to the loader arm. I think that setup is going to require the operator to run the loader during the dismount phase while not on the tractor because of the way it's mounted to the loader arm, which isn't too safe.
My question is...... How is that auxiliary pump powered?
Should I just get the loader off the unit as best as I can and then just mark and cut the hoses with a pair of bolt cutters? I mean, I want this loader but it needs the valve relocated, most of the lines need to be replaced and rerouted anyway.
I have to install several quick connects. The bucket would be super easy to convert to quick attach with a cutting torch and then I can also use a grapple. And what happens to the auxiliary pump. Is there a shaft behind it driving the unit?
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
I just got a 1982 Kubota L305DT. The unit it super tight and well maintained. I just wished the old owner would have taking care of the outside better. Really needs a bath and some elbow grease to get rid of a decade or so of pine sap.
Nonetheless, the tractor came with an Allied 395 loader on it. Which its cool because it has 6' bucket and a ton of power to operate it. The loader is relatively easy to remove except there are no quick disconnects on any of the hydraulics. Several hoses have been replaced and I think he just figured that he wasn't going to ever remove the loader, so why spend the extra money on disconnects.
Also, the front bumper has been removed from the unit and an aftermarket hydraulic pump has been installed in its place. And finally, there is a hydraulic fluid tank and valve attached to the loader arm. I think that setup is going to require the operator to run the loader during the dismount phase while not on the tractor because of the way it's mounted to the loader arm, which isn't too safe.
My question is...... How is that auxiliary pump powered?
Should I just get the loader off the unit as best as I can and then just mark and cut the hoses with a pair of bolt cutters? I mean, I want this loader but it needs the valve relocated, most of the lines need to be replaced and rerouted anyway.
I have to install several quick connects. The bucket would be super easy to convert to quick attach with a cutting torch and then I can also use a grapple. And what happens to the auxiliary pump. Is there a shaft behind it driving the unit?
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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