Front loader ideas for my Yanmar tractor

[Protegen G!]

I'm working with a Yanmar YM2000 down here in Louisiana and trying to source a front loader that won't wreck my budget. My cousin suggested adapting an old loader frame from a Ford 1210 but I'd have to do a lot of welding. Does anyone know if any loader kits crossfit without needing major mods?

 

[crankshaftcoffeeclub25]

You can actually tweak loaders from smaller Massey Ferguson or Kubota tractors to fit a YM2000 if you find models with about the same frame size and mounting spots

 

[Countryboy]

I know a few people who improvised front loaders and while there is some welding and cutting involved I don't think it's all that terrible. As @crankshaftcoffeeclub25 said, finding something with a similar or preferably identical size will help you out. Plus, it all depends on your budget and how much time you're willing to spend on this.

 

[Protegen G!]

I'll start checking out older Massey and Kubota loaders to see what lines up with the YM2000 frame. I've got access to a welder and some help from my cousin, so a little cutting isn't a dealbreaker if the fit's close. Budget's tight but I'm not in a rush, so I can take a few weeks to track something down and plan the install. Do y'all know any specific model numbers that have worked before or should I just measure and compare frame widths?