Moving loader to another kubota

garyh · Mar 15, 2019

I am considering buying a 1994 B7100 4x4 HST. I want to move the loader on my current 1974 Kubota B7100D 4x4 6 speed manual to the 1994 Kubota. Does anyone know if they changed the loader mounting holes, etc in the 1994 vs 1974, or can I simply unbolt and rebolt loader to the newer tracter. The newer tractor in the description says it is set up for loader attachment. This also raises the question around mechanically is a 94 kubota front loader set up the same has a 1974.....pump attachment, drive mechanism attachment for pump, etc,????

North Idaho Wolfman · Mar 15, 2019

garyh said:
I am considering buying a 1994 B7100 4x4 HST. I want to move the loader on my current 1974 Kubota B7100D 4x4 6 speed manual to the 1994 Kubota. Does anyone know if they changed the loader mounting holes, etc in the 1994 vs 1974, or can I simply unbolt and rebolt loader to the newer tracter. The newer tractor in the description says it is set up for loader attachment. This also raises the question around mechanically is a 94 kubota front loader set up the same has a 1974.....pump attachment, drive mechanism attachment for pump, etc,????

The two tractors are different lengths and different mounting patterns.
I think it could be adapted to fit.
The subframes are different because of the lengths.

The pump might or might not work in its present setup, they changed to a larger shaft input along the way.

garyh · Mar 15, 2019

I was probably wrong on the year of my tractor. The serial number on the tractor is B7001-55965. The serial # on the engine is 053731. What year does this make it? Would this make a difference in whether or not a loader on my tractor would fit on a 1994 Kubota b7100

torch · Mar 15, 2019

garyh said:
The serial number on the tractor is B7001-55965.

According to tractordata.com, that makes it a 1979.

It may not be a direct bolt-on, but I agree with NIW: it probably wouldn't take a lot to adapt things if you have a welder and some basic skills.

I'm curious what "the description says it is set up for loader attachment" really means? Perhaps it has the hydraulic block (used for powering the loader from the tractor's built-in hydraulics), or an external pump. Maybe even the spool valves. Any pictures in the ad?

North Idaho Wolfman · Mar 15, 2019

garyh said:
I was probably wrong on the year of my tractor. The serial number on the tractor is B7001-55965. The serial # on the engine is 053731. What year does this make it? Would this make a difference in whether or not a loader on my tractor would fit on a 1994 Kubota b7100

Really doesn't matter what year, the difference is between the DT and the HST.

mikester · Mar 16, 2019

garyh said:
I am considering buying a 1994 B7100 4x4 HST. I want to move the loader on my current 1974 Kubota B7100D 4x4 6 speed manual to the 1994 Kubota. Does anyone know if they changed the loader mounting holes, etc in the 1994 vs 1974, or can I simply unbolt and rebolt loader to the newer tracter. The newer tractor in the description says it is set up for loader attachment. This also raises the question around mechanically is a 94 kubota front loader set up the same has a 1974.....pump attachment, drive mechanism attachment for pump, etc,????

At the end of the day just get out the torch and welder and make it fit. You can do anything you want, it will just take a little more time and money.

My personal preference would be to buy a tractor with a loader already on it. Cheaper and less time consuming in the long run.

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