A work machine includes a frame (204) and a front latch system (200) carried by the frame (204) at a front end of the work machine. The latch system (200) includes a pair of laterally spaced, generally horizontally oriented slots (210), with each slot (210) defined by an upper edge (214) and a lower edge (212). The upper edge (214) is longer than the lower edge (212) and extends forward of the lower edge (212). A loader (20) includes a pair of laterally spaced braces (220), with each brace (220) having a distal end configured for contacting the ground when the loader (20) is detached from the frame (204). A cross member (222) coupled between the braces (220) is received within the slots (210) of the front latch system (200). Furthermore a method for attaching a loader to a work machine is described.
