Loader or Pond Scoop (3-pt bucket)?

I still have to make sure the pump and mounting brackets come with the loader, but do you think it would be a good investment? I currently have 19" wheels and headlights. Would a loader require 16" wheels? Headlights interfere w/ loader operation? What other changes would I need to make to my original 1947 8N?

Also, how much additional value would a loader add to my 8N? I'm not planning on doing any major construction or loading anything of great height (mainly moving dirt), so would the loader be more useful than my scoop?

Thanks again,
Justin in Indiana

Justin

As for mounts, I have a pair of the rear axle mounts. This is a before photo before I removed them from the tractor. They are now cleaned up and painted bright red. Available for sale (oops, I'm not supposed to say that here! I retract my last statement!).

Just in case your loader does not come with the necessary bracketry. I also have a front mount, but it's still on the tractor and appears to be cracked so I'm not sure it's worth anything. If I can get it off, you could try to weld it back together or use it as a pattern to make a new one.

Thanks,
Justin

One thing the owner mentioned was that it does not have the hydraulic controls. Would this be a single spool valve for this application? How much do you think one would cost to get the job done?

As I said, this will probably be a long term project. I'll probably get everything cleaned up and painted on it while I'm saving up for a new set of 16" rims/tires for the front. Anything else I should look for with it? As I said, we think it's a Dearborn 19-8A (heavy duty w/ I-beam frame) loader.

Thanks,
Justin

Don't forget to factor in the necessity of some sort of back end weight to counterbalance the FEL. Filled rear tires, iron weights, or a weighted 3 pt 'carryall' is in your future.

Also, safety first. The FEL opens up a whole other can of whoop @ss in the danger department if you are careless.

jim

The rear 3-point mounted pond-scoop, works well and can be mounted for eather forward or rearward scoopin'. It also has greater carrying capacity (weight) than FEL's.

But iff'n you have a major 1-time job, RENT a modern tractor with power steering and gitter done.

Eather of them beat the alternative of shovel and wheelbarrow..... .....Dell

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Thanks.
Westwind in Michigan

Thanks,
Justin

I'm in need of new tires on the rear and a loader may like the wider front tires, so this may be a "long term investment" while I get things in order.

Hmm, my wife is questioning $100 for a loader. I wonder if I'd have better luck talking her into new tires for my tractor or just buying a new tractor for the loader?! ;)

Justin

Tires? Yes.. your loader tractor will 'want' the 5/6x tires vs the 4x tires. Would it run wioth the 4x19/ yes.. but will cut in and not handle the load if you carry heavy loads, as well as the wider tires.

Headlamps? probably have to move them tot he loader frame.. really depends on the specific loader frame though.

Other chages... you will need a pump-crank drive.. not a hand crank drive.

Value. Anywhere from 0-500 bucks, depending on the setup.

Soundguy