Two Minutes is Stretching It The easy-on and easy-off feature of my Westendorf keeps my tractor free for other chores.  You can take it off in the dirt--practically anywhere.  Two minutes is stretching it for time.  You don't have to leave the seat to attach the loader once the hoses are connected.

I bought a John Deere 7320 tractor and a Westendorf TA-28 loader. I wouldn't trade my Westendorf for two of those green ones. A friend of mine has the same tractor with a JD loader on it; he has broken the quick couplers twice, and almost tipped over because of how far the loader sits out in front of the tractor. I also have a WL-21, and my brother has a WL-42 and a TA-28. We both love them!

The Obvious Choice  There are a lot of compact tractors on the market and even more parts to go on them.  When making my decision on a loader, I did my research.  I planned on using it a lot so durability was a factor, quality was equally important, and lastly service/warranty/support.  It was an obvious choice at that point.  Westendorf loaders and implements are the finest in the business.  The prices are aggressive and the support and service have been far more than I anticipated.  My dealings with the Sales Team made the choice very easy.  When I picked up my unit, they even trained me on how to use the loader and tractor canopy.  They far exceeded my expectations, and I would certainly recommend Westendorf loaders and implements to anyone with a tractor--especially the little guy like me.  Affordable, reliable, great service, and some of the nicest people to work with in the business!

I was a big hay farmer at one time. I owned both a IH 686 with a 2250 IH loader and another with a John Deere 146 loader. We needed another loader tractor for sharecropping so in looking around,  I bought a new TA-26 Westendorf and put it on an IH 826. In the long run the Westendorf loader is the best, hands down.  I decided to retire and had to sell out.  I sold six tractors and many pieces of equipment.  My old 826 and Westendorf loader is NOT for sale.  I have had it about 10 years and not spent anything on the loader and there are no welds on it.  I am very well satisfied.

In my opinion, the best improvement to come along in attachments is the Stack Saver.  I stack large round bales three high in my hay shed and had lots of trouble with the top bale sticking and not wanting to come off the bale stabber.  Now with the Stack Saver, I put the top bale on the stack and push it off the stabber while I back up the tractor.  It has saved me an unknown amount of time and a lot of bad words.

I like the Power-Mount and quick attach features of my Westendorf Loader. I change attachments three times a day on my TA-26.  I have a pallet fork, bucket and hay spear that keep my 800 head of cattle fed.

I have three Westendorf loaders--WL-42C, TA-26, and a WL-21 I've had for over 30 years. I use my TA-26 and 42C for round bales. Westendorf has the best high lift loader for hay. The Quick-Attach is nice to convert other attachments on the market to my Westendorf loader. None are broken or busted up. They still work and look good!

Easy On & Off I like the versatility my loader offers me by freeing up my tractor for other chores.  I can take it off practically anywhere.  Two minutes is actually stretching it for the time required to mount or dismount a Westendorf; plus you don't have to leave the tractor seat once the hoses are connected.

Adding Fingers to My Loader I had this huge rock in my yard, and it wouldn't fit in my bucket.  I had an opportunity to test a new product for Westendorf and was amazed at the power these teeth have.  In addition to picking up that rock, I've moved culverts, cleaned out my trees, and hauled piles of firewood and debris.  It was like adding fingers to the end of my loader arms.  Jobs that would have been messy and taken me hours were done in just minutes!

I bought the brush grabber (Brush Crusher™) things and love 'em.

Before I purchased a set of Brush Crushers for my John Deere 740 loader I knew they were going to get a serious workout. Over 75% of my 80+ acres are wooded and some logs are 18 feet long!  After some practice I can finesse those claws pretty good and do some delicate work like moving around attachments for my Super C in and out of storage.  Most of the work is moving logs and stumps and an occasional actual brush pile.  I also used it to clean up some scrap iron around the farm. Those Brush Crushers are the Cat's Meow.

My family & I were talking with a gentleman from Westendorf last Friday at your display at the Iowa State Fair, and we were telling him about the old 1940's Westendorf running gear that I had just restored. This running gear was a hay wagon when my Grandfather had it. I am getting ready to replace the wood and fix it back to a hay wagon for parades (and just for fun).
I was around 10 years old when my Grandfather would have me drive the tractor and pull this wagon. I lost my Grandfather back in the 90's. We found this running gear in the field where we previously stored the hay. The running gear was good as new when we found it. I am 41 years old, and I am very lucky to have my parents, as my Dad has been a big part of the restoration of this wagon.
Here are a couple of pictures I thought I would send you.