Bulldog Front End Loader Information

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Front-end loaders are common tractor implements.

Small and mid-size tractors are indispensable pieces of equipment for owners of hobby farms and large rural properties. Implements and attachments, such as Bulldog brand front-end loaders, dramatically cut the time and effort required to maintain these properties.

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Basics

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Front-end loaders are hydraulically powered buckets attached to the front end of a tractor via framework and articulating "arms." Front-end loaders are used commonly to move and distribute dirt, gravel and debris. Skilled operators also may use the edge of the loading bucket as a blade for grading work.

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Models

Bulldog's 2010 line of front-end loaders consisted of six models designed to fit a variety of mid-size tractors. The Bulldog 282 is the most basic model, with a solid four-foot wide bucket and a maximum lift height of 82 inches. The Bulldog 289 is the largest model, sporting a six-foot wide bucket and a 118-inch lift height. Two versions each of the Bulldog 285 and 287 models fit in between these specifications.

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Hydraulic Rams

The Bulldog 285 and Bulldog 287 models are offered in two hydraulic configurations. The standard four-way setup follows the traditional lift and tilt method of moving earth. The height of lift and degree of tilt varies by model. The newer six-way configuration integrates a split bucket, which has the added capability of opening like a set of jaws instead of being one solid scoop.

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