How to Remove Your Tractor's Loader

Many tractor owners utilize their loader on a regular basis, but some situations require it to be removed. Neil demonstrates how to remove your loader from the machine, and how to connect it again when you are ready for it.
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[@jack_brooks]

Neil only found his keys after editing this video. 😂

[@kdegraa]

This may have been a signal of impatience, that they have to go somewhere.

[@MarkSansoucie]

...and always remove your keys before attempting this when a helper is involved! Great video, Neil. Thank you.

[@ironmalice93]

Your short and to the point intro is much appreciated! The thorough description you give no matter what you are doing is also appreciated.

[@jackiejacksonjr8566]

Wow! I see why my Kubota dealer here in Michigan suggested watching you for tips and tricks with our new LX2610. I learned more in these 12 minutes than I did in the 45 I received from the technician. Thanks for all you do. Your earlier posts played a big role in the final decision of our tractor.

[@MessicksEquip]

Thanks

[@jackiejacksonjr8566]

@@MessicksEquip You're very welcome. We continue to learn easier ways to use and attach our implements. Thanks again for the common sense explanation of why we need to do the things you explain.

[@LarryTait1]

I only have somewhat smooth gravel surfaces ; looking forward to you video on recovering from out of alignment issues!

[@jamesmisener3006]

That was an excellent video on loader removal Neil. Explaining what's happening as opposed to the manual instructions is very helpful. The young lad is getting big and photo bombing you already! Cheers 🇨🇦

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Great demonstration and explanation, Neil! Pretty soon the little dude sitting behind you on the tractor will be doing that job! 👍💪

[@tomcatg]

Thanks for the video. As a new tractor owner this was one of the most stressful things I did with my L3901. Like another poster mentioned I made a cheat sheet with the exact steps. Only place I have that sits level enough is my garage and it is very tight for the tractor making it more stressful. I have hilly areas that I mow and bushhog and it feels much safer with the loader off...but can't leave it off without losing my garage so swap it every week. In the process of building a barn and then I can leave it off until needed during mowing season. Looking forward to the next video!

[@samengler539]

Thanks Neil I did exactly what you explain taking off my loader and put it back on. Worked awesome. Keep up the great videos. I’ve learned so much for you. Thanks …

[@tangoseal1]

I love how your kid just chunks your keys haha

[@Mcnul1na]

I love seeing you work with this thing. I have an early lx3310 myself. I will add that when my loader is on, I always mate the dust caps together on both ends. That way debris stays out of the caps

[@ritterjon]

💥 Great video Neil, you covered all the tricks! Love how you got your son in the video. 👍 *Keep on tractoring!*

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I love how the salesman in Neil comes out. When things come out easy it's because of better manufacturing but when something sticks its because it's new. Love the video but that part was funny too me.

[@MessicksEquip]

Good observation 👍

[@keithgolden438]

You are a great demonstrator. Thanks

[@bobvogel9916]

L2250 that I've had since 'almost new'. I've never had trouble taking loader off... because I never have. But good to see the demo of how, in case I ever want to.

[@jimstruve3602]

The coupler dust covers are also important to keep dirt from getting into the coupler and then contaminating the hydraulic system when you re-connect.

[@DJC995]

Hi Neil nice video Thanks again

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video.

[@LarryTait1]

The the stick wiggle when separating the hydraulics with engine off is a very good point! Same issue of locked hydraulic lines can occur with the backhoe removal/ install

[@circuitbreaker9001]

Just put mine back on today after taking the snow blower off. Mine on the Kubota removes easy and installs easy with out lifting the front tires off the ground.

[@fhuber7507]

Colored Zip tie code which hose goes where. The other ways of marking tend to fade out (especially red fading to white on the more common tape markings)

[@xcgates]

Best thing I did was write the order of operations down on a 3x5 card, laminate it, and keep it in the toolbox.

[@popsdsr]

You did a wonderful 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 job of explaining everything. Thank you for taking time to do this

[@MessicksEquip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshuapreusser2265]

All of these videos make it seem so easy ...and I suppose if the loader is parked on a hard surface so it won't shift, twist or roll over time, and the loader frame hasn't been warped/stressed in some way it probably would be easy. Perhaps at some point I'll have to give it a try.... But I'll probably have to get past the memory of helping reinstall the loader on my grandfather's IH Hydro 86 before then. That loader had been parked on dirt/grass for a few weeks where one side settled in more than the other. If I recall correctly the loader booms had also spread slightly wider and had to be forced back to the proper width in order to slide onto the tractor's loader frame uprights ...not sure if it'd been stressed in some way during use (or manufacturing) or if it was just weather/temperature changes that caused it to spread. One of the more memorable (but less than pleasant) tractor memories I have working with my grandfather -- much like getting a PTO-driven post-hole auger bit stuck on a large rock at ~6ft deep and having to dig the bit back out.

[@scottmarshall6766]

Nice tutorial. I bought my B7800 with an LA402 last fall, still haven't needed to remove the loader, but I have an alternator upgrade kit in the shop (from Messick's of course) that will be going on as soon as the weather breaks and I have a free afternoon. I'll be referring back to this when I pull the loader. You make it look easy. Thanks Neil!

[@memyselfandifarmer]

Tip=on my mx5000 and massey 5455 I put a 2x12 under each leg foot for more range of motion. works great.

[@dngendron]

I learned one thing about this on my BX23S… DONT! it came off easily but took hours and a dead blow to get it back on correctly. Yes I read the manual and watched several videos before attempting and even during my attempt to put it back on… Never again

[@MessicksEquip]

If it took that, your dealer should look at it. Possibly something welded wrong.

[@dngendron]

@@MessicksEquip honestly I think it was burrs and paint in the mount points considering all the zerk fittings I found painted over with grease on them and not in them I’m not surprised. Honestly I don’t have a real reason to remove the FEL anyway so it doesn’t matter to me.

[@toddcreech3763]

Could you do a video using a comparable offset flail mower on the LX3310 for mowing ditch banks ?

[@andysmith8544]

Take long to find your keys?

[@fmixthings]

You've gotta be very aware of the hoses when you are putting the loader back on too. One of my 3rd function hoses got between the loader mount bracket and the tractor frame bracket and no amount of moving the loader around could move it enough to get it free. I could have disconnected everything and backed out but that would most likely have ruined the valve on the hose. I ended up using my car jack and some pry bars to get things lifted and moved around enough to free the hose. Just be very aware when driving in to the loader that you have your hoses free and clear.

[@kdegraa]

Good tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelbruner3555]

LOL!! It always amazes me how much kids want to 'mess' us parents up. Super funny watching, not so fun when it happens to us.

[@wildbill23c]

At 10:48....somewhat seems to have commandeered your operator's seat LOL. Great video, had no idea how the not so quick attach loader removal worked. I'm assuming some tractor loaders don't really come off easily at all, in you need several tools to remove/reinstall the loader on some models, rather they're not actually made to be removed. Oh and at 11:41, if ya wonder where the key to your tractor is LOL. I have a BX2680 the loader removal/installation isn't exactly quick and easy for me, actually just about had a mishap with mine the time I tried the removal/reinstall process. One side of the loader didn't drop back in the J-bracket and almost tipped the loader sideways into the tractor. Luckily I caught it in time, otherwise it may have been one of KTAC's dumbest insurance claim issues LOL.

[@ronaldcrunkilton7138]

Hey dad, did you find those keys!

[@omegawolf81]

Looks like there is a little more room on that open station LX3310. The cab version I have is a little bit harder to get in there to get the hyd couplers on. But thankfully I don't need the loader on much. LOL Overall, still pretty easy if you are patient.

[@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY]

Nooice! 😎 STOC

[@jifi-0178]

Neil - you do not need to lift the front tires off the ground at all. All that is necessary is curling and dumping of the bucket. The bucket movement will be more than enough to release the pressure on the pins and also lift the arms once the pins have been removed.

[@MessicksEquip]

Your right, but it requires some feel. This way any novice gets it right.

[@jasonhershock5357]

Do I need my son to ride his bike or scooter by the tractor to ensure a good disconnect and reconnect of my loader? 😃 Great video.

[@johnhershey4010]

You have the cutes kid in the world. He just thru your Keys into the payment and tell you Here your Keys dad..

[@ericritchey9331]

I wish mine had the style loader your's does I'm having a good deal of trouble with getting my so called swift tach model loader off and on to the extent I'll probably never take it off again. :). Thanks for another great video and the shared information.

[@MessicksEquip]

swift-tach is easier than this. I have a few videos on that from 2-3 years ago.

[@ericritchey9331]

@@MessicksEquip I watched all the videos on KZbin on the loader I have and there's probably more to it than that. I bought at least 7 other Kubota's with the loaders that were more like the one you have now with maybe a little different stands from model to to model and have never had any problems with them except for the few times like you mentioned that you might have to wiggle the control around while trying to get the tension off the pins. I'd trade the new loader I have for one of the old style loaders in a heart beat. I've been real busy and when I get some time I'm going to take the loader manual and go from start to finish to see if something just wasn't assembled correctly from the start it's the only thing I think could be wrong at this point and I'm hoping I can get it woking as it was designed because I'd really like to be able to remove it for when I'll be mowing.

[@MessicksEquip]

@@ericritchey9331 What model is it? Most of the swift-tach loaders you can remove the locking paw and put the traditional pin back in and be right back to the old setup.

[@ericritchey9331]

Mine is the LA435 that came on my new B2601.

[@ericritchey9331]

@@MessicksEquip Well I had to chance to work on it today and with the help of the video below and the manual I was able to get it working correctly. :). kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-yd4aNlptlfNU

[@hphillips7425]

So far I have not needed to remove the loader. (B2650).

[@Skynet-1]

Hey dad, go fetch! 🙂

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

What about tractors with 4 pins? Also, will an LA681 loader really sit on those tiny kickstands?

[@tpfromcentralpa1692]

I wish we could have seen little Tony Hawk make the jump at the end of the driveway................I was waiting for it...........shoot, out of frame............rats!!!!! Well, atleast we seen the keys get thrown! :-)

[@gosneygosney]

How do do know which two hoses are 3rd function?

[@toddgeorge1569]

When you have 3rd valve attachments for the grapple which hoses do you take off?? Thank you love your videos

[@MessicksEquip]

Just the lead hoses to the attachment

[@toddgeorge1569]

Thank you

[@jerrybowden4821]

Great video, I have a mid 90's L3300 with a GB 360 loader on it that I recently acquired and can't find any information on removing the loader from the tractor. Can anybody help me with instructions on removal or steer me to where I can get some information. The loader does not have swing down legs as in the video, but is obviously made on the connection end to come off relatively quick and the loader has quick connect hoses.

[@ridgeracing47]

Is it possible to get a "Hydraulic spill guard valve" self leveling kit for an MX5400? I can't seem to find one.

[@MessicksEquip]

Not on the MX

[@bradbruggeman6745]

Actuaautomatically. 3039r is somewhat different style. Easier I think. No stabilizer legs to un pin and set. The JD stand is built in and sets itself automatically as the loader is walked off the frame. No need to worry about bending them or forgetting to fold them up. It's all automatc.

[@MessicksEquip]

Different setup than this, Kubota version is called swift tach, works without ever getting off the seat. This is the cheaper old school version.

[@somedayzo6]

Would love to see a video that explains the numbering system used by Kubota. Seems very confusing to me.

[@MessicksEquip]

I've done that. Need to search back.

[@somedayzo6]

@@MessicksEquip Excellent! I will take a look.

[@MessicksEquip]

Maybe some of these can help! Understanding Kubota Engine Model Numbers - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGLbkKmEn712Y8k Understanding Kubota loader model numbers - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaW8pGyMrd6CjcU Kubota Model Codes Explained - www.messicks.com/blog/kubota-model-codes-explained Kubota BX-B-L-MX-M | What series is right for you? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imiaYmprqtN2ocU

[@somedayzo6]

@@MessicksEquip Excellent!!! I am looking forward to “digging in” to those!

[@rd431]

Where my i find the saw holster

[@MessicksEquip]

We have two variations listed on our site based on where you would like to mount it. SawHaul Universal Chainsaw Carrier Kit for Tractors - messicks.com/part/sh001cct/sawhaul-universal-chainsaw-carrier-kit-for-tr SawHaul Universal Chainsaw Carrier Kit for ROPS - messicks.com/part/sh003ccr/sawhaul-universal-chainsaw-carrier-kit-for-ro

[@LMM615]

Should you always remove your loader to mow? I always remove my bucket or forks but not always the loader.

[@MessicksEquip]

Does not hurt. Less weight on the lawn

[@Ron-ds2ob]

I remove my loader on my BX EVERY time I mow. Maneuvering around the house, cars, trees, birdfeeders, ect, is much easier when you only have to watch the mower deck edge, and not worry about what the loader will hit when your watching the deck edge. It only takes less than a minute to remove it.

[@asmiller429]

My problem with this process is that once you have it removed, the bucket is curled up enough to collect rainwater, just inviting rust! Obviously indoor/covered storage is ideal, but not always feasible. Any suggestions for preventing this (other than covering with a tarp)??

[@MessicksEquip]

drill a small hole in the back of your bucket so it can drain.

[@asmiller429]

@@MessicksEquip Thanks. I thought of that, but was worried to open another vulnerability to start a rust infection. I hate rust!

[@tylerd4522]

What I do, is once I back away from the loader, and before disconnecting the hoses, I'll curl the bucket to near level, for this exact same reason. Not to mention if it sits long enough, that stagnant water is pretty inviting to mosquitoes.

[@lcee6592]

Cut a 2x4 approximately the length of your bucket and rest the back of the bucket on it. When you relieve the hydraulic pressure it should tilt down to let water out.

[@evracer]

@@MessicksEquip keeping the water out of the bucket tips would be a great addition to the next video. There are multiple ways but I'd love to hear a couple different ones, and I know many haven't considered it at all. My New Holland TC 18 loader has a false wall in the back of the bucket and it has suffered significant rust damage to the back of the bucket due to this.

[@kdegraa]

We tried to take the loader off our MX5200 and could not get it off. It’s a new tractor with fifteen hours on it when tried to do it. We don’t have a hard level surface to work on and the soil in the yard was sodden after months of wet weather. So it was a bit muddy. We gave up and put it all back together.

[@MessicksEquip]

Video coming up with doing it in the mud shortly.

[@kdegraa]

@@MessicksEquip that would be great but I think after watching this video we did it wrong. We disconnected the hoses before the loader was free of its connection to the tractor. Next time we will do what is in this video and disconnect the hoses after the loader is free of the tractor and will try to wiggle the loader a bit back and forth the encourage it to come free. I'd really like to take the loader off when mowing so to greatly reduce the length of the tractor and mower deck. Taking off the loader would also reduce pressure on the front axle.

[@kdegraa]

@@MessicksEquiptoday the loader was successfully disconnected from our MX5200. Thank you for uploading this video. Taking the loader off transforms the tractor as it’s so much easier to manoeuvre in our orchard. We followed your instructions, giggling the loader back and forth after the pins were removed. The loader pins easily came out beforehand, demonstrating the quality of Kubota manufacturing. After moving the loader up and down a bit it popped out of its connection to the loader brackets and was free. I was so happy. Once we have mowed all of the grass we will try to put the loader back on. So we will watch the video on putting a loader back on. Thanks again.

[@Skynd303]

ha ha ha ha there went your keys!! You should include the outtakes or do one straight shot without editing!!

[@fordhipo1493]

It sure wasn't that easy when I did it...

[@BG-vq9fd]

I hope you find your keys.

[@vincentgajewski7613]

Lol too funny keys gone

[@michaelsheeder148]

Hopefully you was able to find your keys there Neil.