B7100 FEL Needed

[kingram]

Looking for a FEL for my B7100 Not sure what fits but think is a LA211?

 

[85Hokie]

This has come up many times - not impossible to find but damn near impossible
Some have suggested either FIND another machine with it on - and buy that, selling the first one.
Others have said to fab one up ........ unless you have metal/welding skills, that will be almost as hard.

Now I will have to say - finding it can be a waiting game - on the other hand I found after looking for 2 years the Tractor side MMM PTO that goes on a B7100 - I had one side and not the other, new was about $400.... I found one in my town about two weeks ago, I could NOT believe it!

 

[jenkinsr]

B219 will also fit. I found a B219 for my B7100 but it came off of a B7100 stick shift, mine is HST model. The framework is different under the tractor, HST is 6in longer than the stick shift. I am good at fabricating steel so I cut the frame and made fit the HST model. They are out there you just have to find it!

 

[Babybull]

Looking for a FEL for my B7100 Not sure what fits but think is a LA211?

I just finished up adding a LA211 to my B6100. It was not made for this tractor but is a great loader with modern controls. It was a tight fit but is a good size for the tractor. I had to make all the quick connect brackets/frame support and deverter block.I have all the templates for the frame plates and mounting plates if you end up buying it reach out and I will hook you up.

 

[D2Cat]

Wow, that's a lot of measuring, figuring, cutting, trying, and welding. Very rewarding project, I'm sure!

 

[kingram]

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I just finished up adding a LA211 to my B6100. It was not made for this tractor but is a great loader with modern controls. It was a tight fit but is a good size for the tractor. I had to make all the quick connect brackets/frame support and deverter block.I have all the templates for the frame plates and mounting plates if you end up buying it reach out and I will hook you up.
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Thanks for all the detail but probably beyond my welding skills.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I just finished up adding a LA211 to my B6100. It was not made for this tractor but is a great loader with modern controls. It was a tight fit but is a good size for the tractor. I had to make all the quick connect brackets/frame support and diverter block.I have all the templates for the frame plates and mounting plates if you end up buying it reach out and I will hook you up.

I applaud your adapting it, but a real strong word of warning!
You're very likely going to break the tractor in half without a subframe with rear axle bars!
Seen it multiple times!

 

[kingram]

Looking for a FEL for my B7100 Not sure what fits but think is a LA211?

 

[kingram]

Anyone know is DU-AL loader company still in business? I cannot find a website Found a DU-AL loader on a Kubota B8200 and trying to find out if it will fit a B7100?

 

[kubotasam]

Anyone know is DU-AL loader company still in business? I cannot find a website Found a DU-AL loader on a Kubota B8200 and trying to find out if it will fit a B7100?

The Woods equipment company sold DU-AL loaders. Not sure if they still do.

 

[N3BP]

I have a Du-Al Loader on my L2900. It's a 90's vintage. They've stopped making them for a while now. But I believe you can still buy parts for them.

 

[kingram]

This has come up many times - not impossible to find but damn near impossible
Some have suggested either FIND another machine with it on - and buy that, selling the first one.
Others have said to fab one up ........ unless you have metal/welding skills, that will be almost as hard.

Now I will have to say - finding it can be a waiting game - on the other hand I found after looking for 2 years the Tractor side MMM PTO that goes on a B7100 - I had one side and not the other, new was about $400.... I found one in my town about two weeks ago, I could NOT believe it!

After many hours on the internet and if not wanting to wait looks like 3rd party co's can provide a loader for me. Woods, Koyker and Westondorf all cost about $5000. Any recommendations on vendor preferance?

 

[85Hokie]

After many hours on the internet and if not wanting to wait looks like 3rd party co's can provide a loader for me. Woods, Koyker and Westondorf all cost about $5000. Any recommendations on vendor preferance?

Not to beat the dead horse - have you found any B7100's with loaders for sale? I bet those are in that same price range! All those brands have the subframe and valve body in a kit format?

 

[kingram]

Not to beat the dead horse - have you found any B7100's with loaders for sale? I bet those are in that same price range! All those brands have the subframe and valve body in a kit format?

I have been looking and you are right, there are some out there around $5000 for tractor with FEL but are not close so is just weighing the cost against the time and effort.

 

[kingram]

The Woods equipment company sold DU-AL loaders. Not sure if they still do.

Looks like Woods does still sell loaders. They priced and LS72 for me at $5000

 

[gas man]

After many hours on the internet and if not wanting to wait looks like 3rd party co's can provide a loader for me. Woods, Koyker and Westondorf all cost about $5000. Any recommendations on vendor preferance?

i absolutely love my koyker 110 on my b7100. they don't make the 110 anymore but i believe the 120 is the same loader. lifting power is amazing, you'll want some rear weights. the joy stick is in the perfect spot, atleast for me

 

[gas man]

Just some examples

 

[85Hokie]

as we say in the trade .......... that thar is cock diesel!!! One mean machine!!!

 

[Babybull]

I applaud your adapting it, but a real strong word of warning!
You're very likely going to break the tractor in half without a subframe with rear axle bars!
Seen it multiple times!

Thank you for the heads up! I read that a couple of times and am working on a 3"x3"x1/4" tube that runs from the two 1" holes in the 3/8 plate that mounts to the clutch housing, under the transmission and bolts to the bottom of the rear end. Then up the back around the PTO. I will send some pictures. You can tell me what you think.

What/where exactly breaks? Transmission? clutch housing? Rearend?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thank you for the heads up! I read that a couple of times and am working on a 3"x3"x1/4" tube that runs from the two 1" holes in the 3/8 plate that mounts to the clutch housing, under the transmission and bolts to the bottom of the rear end. Then up the back around the PTO. I will send some pictures. You can tell me what you think.

What/where exactly breaks? Transmission? clutch housing? Rearend?

Clutch housing is Number 1, it's the weak point.