Cub Cadet 149 TLB Transformation Part 8: Loader Bucket Build

[@hazleborn]

great build. don't forget to add the stops to prevent your pistons from bending due to the bucket dumping to far

[@oldironsfury]

Subscribed ! This needs more views, awesome stuff, keep it coming ! Love my cub cadet 149 and 122 !

[@Isavetractors]

+Joel Sanford Thank you Joel! Help me spread the word! Share with your friends and fellow tractor enthusiasts!

[@oldironsfury]

+isavetractors I've shared it with a few people already! Thanks for the great content !

[@DarrenCharron]

Hey I just received your package and will be doing an unboxing video and shout out for you. Thank you again and look forward to seeing whats new on your site and checking out whats new at your online store.

[@wkualum3194]

Excellent Norman! Let me know when it will be ready for me to pick up! ;)

[@DarrenCharron]

I have put that small tilt in my note Thank you for that I am building the loader for my John Deere LA125 Lawn Tractor. What size cylinders are on your loader. I live on an acreage and will be using it to move around soil and other materials like manure and small gravel.

[@Isavetractors]

I am pretty sure the cylinders on that loader are 2 x 16.

[@markadler360]

Norman these videos and this build it awesome. One question; what pump are you using? I watched thru most of the videos and didn't see you really talk about it much but I could have missed it.

[@johnpyle8027]

Have you experienced any problems with your hydraulic cylinders, mainly the seals failing after welding the brackets on with them in place? I'm getting ready to build one of these with PF Engineering plans for my JD 430. I want to gather as much information as possible to avoid as many issues as possible. I like the idea of the bucket angle up a little higher! Any other suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

[@Isavetractors]

No issues with the seals. The seal area never got hot during welding.

[@NHHorseman]

What are the dimensions of the cylinders you used for the front bucket?

[@southernwulf6983]

Would u be able to that same stuff u did on that tractor but a Cub Cadet MTB 7000 2wd tractor but switch out the 2wd for a 4wd?

[@Isavetractors]

Yes absolutely

[@southernwulf6983]

cool in about a year or so ill hire u to do that for me

[@trailerparkgarage6574]

what size cylinders did you use where needed?

[@jjt1093]

What size hydraulic rams did you use ?

[@Gravertrain]

Liked Norman.

[@matty2helpfull]

Norman i was wondering if you have blueprints for this loader id lobe to build one for my jd 400

[@Isavetractors]

loaderplans.com

[@ohyeah3750]

Great videos. Very well done. Oh, maybe you should stay away from the welder for awhile, you know, let the electricity exit the hair. lol.

[@Hillbillysniper]

where did you get your hydraulic line/ hoses?

[@Isavetractors]

Surpluscenter.com

[@flozal72]

Norman for the hydraulic cylinders you have , how long are they extended and retracted?

[@Isavetractors]

+flozal72 They ae 26 1/4" Retracted. I am not sure what they are extended. I will let you know soon when it comes alive! Should be Tomorrrow.

[@flozal72]

did you ever extend the cylinders?

[@Isavetractors]

Oh yes, but I forgot to measure them. I will tomorrow!

[@oldironsfury]

+isavetractors ever get a measurement on the extended cylinders of the loader?

[@flozal72]

no i think he forgot lol

[@keeganciampa3987]

Hey, we talked a bit at the Elliot Tractor show about a FEL build on a JD112. I'm in the process of designing my build and was wondering where you sourced the hydraulic parts, and possibly maybe the part numbers. You can email me if that's easier, I know promoting a company that's not a sponsor publicly might not be something you wanna do. Any help would be appreciated and thank you, I'm gonna be placing an order soon for that k241 rebuild kit you have, most complete kit I have seen anywhere.

[@Isavetractors]

Hi Keegan, thanks for your message. No problem on telling you some source for parts. I bought my hydraulic components from surpluscenter.com. The loader boom cylinders were 2 x 16, and I can't remember the bucket cylinder sizes. I will have to look it up, I may mention it in this video series. Send me an email and I can give you more info. Surplus Center is amazing website. I browse it just for fun!

[@flozal72]

Hi Norman did you use loader plans for this or did it come from your head?

[@Isavetractors]

I used plans from PF Engineering. loaderplans.com. I did make several changes but their plans were the foundation for everything

[@daviddrury3581]

what size and length are your hydraulic rams please

[@Isavetractors]

2 x 16

[@daviddrury3581]

thank you

[@connorgrogan4386]

How much did it cost to build the loader I'm thinking of building one my self

[@Isavetractors]

I bought all the materials for the backhoe and loader together but I estimate the cost for just the loader is about $2000.

[@Isavetractors]

actually $2000 is a little high. I think it would be about half that. between $1,000 and $1,300

[@connorgrogan4386]

+isavetractors ok thanks any suggestions of a tractor to put it on

[@Isavetractors]

+Connor Grogan IH Cub Cadets are great because of the frame and fender configuration. it's easy to bolt stuff onto it and it's easy to build around the fender. the rear end is also all steel and perfect for handling the tough jobs. I have a loader on a Ford LGT as well and while it's a great tractor the tube frame made it diffuclt to bolt a subframe on and it required more problem solving. I did it though

[@connorgrogan4386]

+isavetractors I was thinking about mounting it to the wheel horse or like a John Deere 318 or maybe a case Cubs are hard to find in my area

[@jeffreypetersen9635]

you NEED an ac welder for heavier weld jobs...

[@Isavetractors]

Equipment Donations accepted! :)

[@mariuszmoskaa275]

Sehr gut und interesant, mach immer weider.

[@billr1128]

good fit up now learn how to weld

[@jeffreypetersen9635]

Arc..

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

scooping manure ? No shit !

[@Isavetractors]

I see what you did there

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

Apart from the bad humor I recently bought a Cub Cadet 1650 with the intention of turning it into a backhoe / loader. Your series has been very helpful.

[@hustlinghard8081]

What stroke are those cylinders?

[@Isavetractors]

2 x 16