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Documented on the Project Front Loader Pt 5: Assembling the frame build

Published April 27, 2026

Material and component costs vary by region and chosen components; the parts list in the video totals approximately $1,280 for steel, cylinders, hoses, and consumables.

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Material and component costs vary by region and chosen components; the parts list in the video totals approximately $1,280 for steel, cylinders, hoses, and consumables. Additional unexpected costs may arise for custom components or heavier-duty cylinders.

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Project Front Loader Pt 5: Assembling the frame and the bucket

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MIG welding wire and shielding gas (consumables)

$40

Primer and paint

$40

Grease fittings (zerk fittings) and grease

$10

Fasteners (grade 8 bolts, nuts, washers)

$30

Steel square tubing (various sizes for frame and arms)

$120

Steel plate for bucket (3/16"–1/4" sheet)

$180

Hydraulic cylinder (front loader lift) - quantity 2

$600

Pivot pins and bronze/steel bushings

$60

Hydraulic hoses and fittings

$150

Gusset plates, angle iron and reinforcement brackets

$50

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MIG welder

Drill or drill press

Measuring tools (tape, square, angle finder)

Angle grinder with cutting and grinding discs

Chop saw / metal cutoff saw

Clamps and angle clamps

Hammer and mallet

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