How should I build my residential loader (front end loader), should I build it with electric or hydraulic actuators? This is about a loader that was electric and then converted to hydraulic. It may help you decide which way to go.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & for your hard work. You have saved us all time & money by doing these demonstrations. You're the only person that I've sec in RU-vid that has had the expertise to power their homebuilt loader with hydraulics. I've seen actuators, winches, & now hydraulics. I am just in the concept phase of making a loader. Any thoughts on using jack screws? They're pretty tough & can be fast. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I hope more people find them & learn from you!
I appreciate your generous comments. As for jack screws, they are heavy duty, for sure. If you already have screws powered by DC electric motors or Gas engine - if they have a decent stroke length for your loader design and if you can reasonalbly keep the screw part out of the dirt, then I'd say go for it. But if you have to go out and buy them, then I'd say go with hydraulics. Thanks again, Ed
i got a nice cub cudet 2542 or 2452 gt heavy duty overall in real good shape except 20 or 22 koh;er seems to be locked up it was gave to me had new batt and starter captian sear arm rest no rips great deck look like it was cleaned after every grass cut just locked it up and i guess had money so bought new mower good news for me lol
Thanks it’s a better option than battery but you haven’t said anything on how to connect the system what size hydraulic pump cost wise and a schematics diagram please let me know how to put it together thanks
Assuming your tractor does not have hydraulics already, this is what I recommend as far as a Hydraulic pump - www.amazon.com/Vevor-3200-PSI-Hydraulic-Quart/dp/B07ZCLS6RN/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_sccl_2_2/139-2299784-2253507?pd_rd_w=OUWdW&content-id=amzn1.sym.75873c58-c777-4e96-9e4c-71edd776d2ed&pf_rd_p=75873c58-c777-4e96-9e4c-71edd776d2ed&pf_rd_r=0A0VZ2EKX30979E2CX5X&pd_rd_wg=q2r29&pd_rd_r=2ba06dac-39c8-454f-a4ef-dcd04479783f&pd_rd_i=B07ZCLS6RN&psc=1 . This is a double acting pump, you will need to purchase "double acting" cylinders. The above mentioned pump operates off of 12 VDC. It uses electric operated spool valves already incorporated into the pump. The pump will use a lot of electricity so a heavy duty battery is needed. Here is a link to a battery that I have had good success with on several projects. It is called the Everstart Value 65 - www.walmart.com/search?q=everstart%20value%2065%20battery . I posted a video a few years back that provides some specifics in building this hydraulic system. See my video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4mflY5zBKrI.html . I cannot provide step by step instructions but I believe this video will be very helpful. Ed
I used 2" square (A36 structural steel) with a 1/8" wall thickness. The 2 hydraulic cylinders were both the same - 2" bore x 16" stroke with a 1" rod. I bought them on sale through "Surplus Center". This is an awesome site to get hydraulic components. Check it out at www.surpluscenter.com. If you place an order they will send you a printed catalog. You may be able to call them at 1-800-474-5198 and ask for a catalog (not sure). I hope this helps, Ed
I built one myself and I don't use any slow linear actuator or hydraulic gadget 9 days ago. here is Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P5OY4QRIbQU.html
I have a question. Does you tractor battery and alternator supply enough power to the winch for continuous use? I was thinking you probably beefed up the battery and alternator. Ed
