Anyone recognize this front end loader?

[ShawnLimy]

This loader is for a compact tractor, anyone recognize it?

 

[will721]

It should have a tag on it somewhere designating a part number. Unfortunately without it theres not really any telling what it was originally for. Hell it could be a later model loader for an old Ford N. There were several manufacturers of loaders going back and they didn't even necessarily stick to one color.

 

[fried1765]

It should have a tag on it somewhere designating a part number. Unfortunately without it theres not really any telling what it was originally for. Hell it could be a later model loader for an old Ford N. There were several manufacturers of loaders going back and they didn't even necessarily stick to one color.

I have owned my 1951 Ford 8N for exactly 50 years!

There is absolutely no way that loader could be modified, or used on a Ford 8N.

 

[will721]

I have owned my 1951 Ford 8N for exactly 50 years!

There is absolutely no way that loader could be modified, or used on a Ford 8N.

Why?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

well it CAN be modified, just need LOTS of tools,time and money...it'd fit
I 'need' a Winter project, so please send me the loader and an 8N. It'll be done for next Spring !

BTW, you should curl the bucket all the way back to retract the rams to minimize rusting.

If you take measurements of it, it'd narrow down the possible make and models.

 

[will721]

well it CAN be modified, just need LOTS of tools,time and money...it'd fit
I 'need' a Winter project, so please send me the loader and an 8N. It'll be done for next Spring !

BTW, you should curl the bucket all the way back to retract the rams to minimize rusting.

If you take measurements of it, it'd narrow down the possible make and models.

You'd be surprised, they are simple tractors. Not all of them hand the old jungle gym loaders. If the width is right you might just have to fab a bracket for the nose, or it could be missing one. All the ones I've seen mounted to the rear axle either directly over the top or with rigers. They didn't have aux hydraulics for them but I've seen and them be driven by pto powered pumps or like my fergy a front crank mounted pump. There have been so many aftermarket loaders I've probably seen a hundred different examples.

I'm partial to one style though which I think really matches the style of the tractor:

 

[fried1765]

Why?

As you may or may not know,..... Zero 8N's were built with power steering.
That loader with bucket must weigh at least double what the pipe build style loaders did that were used on 8N's.
A Ford (or aftermarket) light weight pipe style loader, with a small 8N loader bucket, when filled with anything but dry feathers is VERY difficult to steer.
The last 8N was built in 1952.

Not a bad looking loader, and bucket......but DEFINITELY NEVER for an 8N......WAY too heavy !!!!

The 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee, was apparently the first Ford tractor that had power steering.
That loader MIGHT be adaptable to a post 1953 Ford.

You could certainly do an 8N adaptation though, if you are just seeking a fun conversational project.

 

[ShawnLimy]

I was wondering if it could be modified to fit on a Kubota B6200D
The bucket is 4 feet, and the guy say the space between the loader arms are around 3 feet.
He has no idea the make or model, he also said there are no stickers or markings too say the make.

 

[fried1765]

I was wondering if it could be modified to fit on a Kubota B6200D
The bucket is 4 feet, and the guy say the space between the loader arms are around 3 feet.
He has no idea the make or model, he also said there are no stickers or markings too say the make.

If you could buy it for $200 or less, have access to free steel (like someplace in Ontario?) love to weld, have excellent fabrication skills, and beaucoup free time........just ....maybe!

 

[ken erickson]

This loader is for a compact tractor, anyone recognize it?

Check out this picture of a 400 series loader on a vintage Allis Chalmers lawn tractor. Not saying it is your loader in question but it has a lot of the same earmarks. Especially notice the type of cylinders they use, painted black like yours and the large end nuts, not sure of the proper terminology .

I think I would pursue looking at other loaders that AC used on their very small to medium compact tractors from that time period?

 

[ShawnLimy]

If you could buy it for $200 or less, have access to free steel (like someplace in Ontario?) love to weld, have excellent fabrication skills, and beaucoup free time........just ....maybe!

Thanks, I have decided to pass on that loader.

 

[ShawnLimy]

Check out this picture of a 400 series loader on a vintage Allis Chalmers lawn tractor. Not saying it is your loader in question but it has a lot of the same earmarks. Especially notice the type of cylinders they use, painted black like yours and the large end nuts, not sure of the proper terminology .

I think I would pursue looking at other loaders that AC used on their very small to medium compact tractors from that time period?


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Thanks for that tip, I will have a look for what you mention.

You are right, There are a lot of similarities.

 

[fried1765]

Thanks, I have decided to pass on that loader.

I say.......Good choice!