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for more information and specifications.

here are some pics from Alan D. in Bozeman, Montana. Alan had most of  the parts for his Micro Hoe project laser cut at a local shop with the exception of the square tubing. this method is NOT COST EFFECTIVE for the average builder, but it does make the job go a bit faster and those parts sure look pretty.

it looks like you have a little helper there in the shop Alan.

the majority of these parts are out of 1/4" flat stock and plate with some 1/8" thick pieces.

we're looking forward to seeing some of Alan's construction pics of this project later on.  thanks for the pics Alan.

for the majority of us cutting these parts at home, the average cost of steel for the Micro Hoe project is around and all the holes for the bushing stock can be drilled using a small drill press with bi-metal hole saws which are easy to find, inexpensive, faster than conventional drills and make less of a mess. if you use a little oil with them they last a looong time.

this pristine John Deere is owned by Richard M. in Cornwall on Hudson, NY. beautiful job on the loader project, Richard!

 mounting bracket for the belt driven hydrualic pump and integral mount for the diagonal brace

diagonal tower brace viewed from the side

this loader is owned by Gary C. in Houston, Texas on a Cub Cadet 782

that rear box blade makes a nice counterweight for the loader.

this is the P.F. Engineeirng prototype loader in Amherst, MA

it has a few scratches on it now, but still going strong.

Bob B. in Knoxville, TN is currently constructing this loader for his JD 317

the loader on this Bolens Iseki G-154 was built by Kurt R. in Barrington, NH.

Kurt is all set for snow removal duty or ground work with the front and rear buckets.