Abstract: A loader parking stand system includes a pair of stands mounted to the torque tube interconnecting a pair of boom arms of the loader. The connection of each stand to the torque tube is effected by inserting a connecting pin, defining the upper end of the stand, into a cylindrical receptacle projecting upwardly into and being welded to the torque tube, the receptacle being nearly vertical when the loader is disposed in an attitude for being parked. Each stand includes a latch mechanism located entirely inside the torque tube and being manually operable for selectively releasing the stand for permitting it to be swivelled through 180.degree. between its stored and park positions.

Abstract: An implement is coupled to the forward ends of a pair of loader lift arms through the medium of an attachment assembly comprising a pair of implement carriers respectively vertically pivotally mounted to the pair of loader lift arms by a connector rod that extends through aligned holes provided in lower locations of the carriers, the connector rod being releasably fastened to each of the carriers so that the latter are pivoted in unison by hydraulic cylinders connected between the lift arms and upper locations of the carriers. The attachment assembly further includes a pair of downwardly opening hooks welded to upper locations of the back side of the implement and including arcuate portions respectively receiving cylindrical bars defining upper ends of the pair of carriers. Also fixed to the back side of the implement are a pair of rearwardly projecting, tapered connecting pins that are respectively received in holes provided in mounting plates forming lower forward portions of the carriers.