Taking Westendorf WL21 loader off tractor

Mike Norton · Jul 4, 2008

I need to work on the engine on my IH 460 utility tractor so I need to take the complete Westendorf 21 loader off. I normally only drop the bucket and since I don't have an operators manual on my loader I figured I should ask. It looks like I should be able to set the bucket down and release the 2 flip locks by the radiator and just back out of the assembly but I'm afraid that the arms are too heavy to stay up by them self and that they will fall to the ground when I back out of them. If this happens I do not have enough slack in my hoses to reconnect them. Do I need to block it up somehow? Any advice would be very appreciated.

CumminsMan · Jul 4, 2008

Nope, you are right. Set the bucket on the ground, pull the two latches up, and back out. As you back out, extend the cylinders to let the frame down to the ground. When it is down and supports the loader, unhook the hoses. Takes less than 2 minutes.

Rob in Ore · Jul 4, 2008

I"m not sure what a WL21 looks like. Mine is a TA25. I had to call Westendorf to figure it out. They were very helpful. With mine, the trick is that as you are backing out, move the lever that will RAISE the loader. That will allow the front "wrap-around" portion of the frame work to move down and become it's own stand. After I did it once, it all made a lot of sense. Hope this helps.

Lee in Iowa · Jul 5, 2008

Couple things to add, if your loader is going to set for a while outside you can park it with the bucket tipped down so it doesn't sit full of water and you can also use the bucket to pull the loader off and push it on the tractor. Also be sure to shut the tractor off and release the pressure before you unhook the hoses. Lee

Mike Norton · Jul 7, 2008

Thanks for the advice. It came off with out any problems. You guys are great!

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