Rear Tractor Loader

Rear Tractor Loader TRACTORS Loaders 10-1-8 "Rear tractor loaders have many advantages over front-end loaders," says Ben Oberholtzer, Millmont, Penn. "Rear loaders work better in mud or on steep grades because the weight of the loader is a traction booster. You can also turn shorter to get into tight corners. My loader can be put on or taken off in minutes and due to the foldup design the loader is very tough and will handle lots of heavy-duty work without twisting or breaking. The 3-pt. gives tremendous breakaway capacity for digging dirt or tough manure. "The loader folds back flat against the main frame when at work and the 3-pt. arms and the bucket cylinder are both used to fill the bucket. Once full, the 3-pt. arms raise the loader the first 2 ft. where it can be transported with ease with the boom still against the main frame. When the boom is raised, it goes both up and out. Rollback of the bucket is adjustable on the top link and the dump angle can also be adjusted. "This loader lifts about the same weight as a front-end loader on a comparable-sized tractor but height, rollback and dump are somewhat limited. And, of course, the idea of going backwards does not appeal to many people. But I feel that I can see the bucket better as I am closer to it. "Without the bucket, the loader weighs about 450 lbs. and has quick-attach fittings to change quickly. I have made a couple loaders and plan to make more on a custom basis, but am looking for a manufacturer to take over production."' Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ben Oberholtzer, Rt. 1, Millmont, Penn. 17845 (ph 717 922-1851).

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