You can still occasionally find these loaders on internet classifieds such as Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Some popular manufacturers were Johnson, Kwik Way, Danco, Ark among others. There were many manufacturers in the United States that made front end loaders for Garden Tractors from the 1950’s through the 1990’s. In this article I am going to explain what to consider when choosing a garden tractor as a platform for a front end loader. The lightweight of my machines (Under 2,000 pounds) allows me to drive my loader tractor anywhere on the property without fear of damaging lawns or pathways. Their small size makes it so I can navigate small gated areas, and aisles in between outbuildings and other obstacles. I personally use a fleet of Garden Tractor Loaders to manage horse manure, compost, dirt, snow, mulch, and more on my 8-acre farm property in Southern Maine. This makes it the perfect tool for the rural property owner, orchard business, equine and livestock farms. With a properly set up front end loader, your garden tractor can dig, lift, and carry materials up to 800 pounds in weight and up to 6 feet high. This combination makes for a very capable, compact and inexpensive machine to help you manage your property chores. The truth is vintage garden tractors are fantastic platforms for small front end loaders. To those not familiar with vintage garden tractors, a front end loader may seem more like a toy rather than a tool.
My favorite implement for a vintage garden tractor is the front end loader. Best Vintage Garden Tractor for Front End Loader