I remember seing an attachment that mounted on the front of a truck to allow it to function as a front end loader. I believe it had other attachments too. Does anyone know the companies name, or can point me in the right direction. Thanks
Can’t I go 1 day without spilling my coffee?
Replies
bump, someones gotta know this
Can't I go 1 day without spilling my coffee?
Only one I ever saw was on a '72 Int Harvester 4x4 - welded brackets to the frame, power sttering pump tapped for the hydraulics, was a DIY from scratch job. Sorry no pix, got rid of it in the 80's when got a 440 JD loader.
seen that stuff on a Unimog along with just everything else you could imagine...
In the mil it's called a CEV...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I have an old willys jeep and occasionally browse the internet for old jeep info. One time I ran across some 1940's print advertising for "farm Jeeps" and there were at least two different manufacturers of front end loaders for jeeps. Neither looked very effective and at least one had a single heavy duty caster wheel between the loader and front bumper to keep the weight in the bucket off the jeeps front suspension.
I think any light truck (10,000gvwr or less) would have such a springy front end that it would sag tremendously with even a relatively light (1500lb) load placed on it. Just the weight of the bucket and lifter arms would be a challenge.
If I am picturing a skid steer loader properly I think the lifter arm pivot is closer to the rear axle which might spread the weight to both axles. It would be hard to do this on a pickup with doors which needed to clear the lifter arms.
I like the concept but have a hard time seeing it be really capable and effective.
If you find any info, post a follow up to update us.
karl
Our gas/elect utility company (maybe the water company too) used to have them on some of their dumps. Haven't seen 'em in years - most likely 'cause there's always a backhoe on the job as well.