Re: Ford 861 – remote hydraulics loader?

Posted by Hal/WA on December 20, 2002 at 22:30:39 from (208.8.194.49):

In Reply to: Ford 861 – remote hydraulics loader? posted by Robert on December 19, 2002 at 04:37:40:

It is possible to run a splitter with the tractor hydraulics on an 861, but you will not be happy with the performance, especially if the splitter cylinder is very big. WAY SLOW! A much better solution is to go with a front pump that is powered by the front of the crankshaft and may very well be part of a loader that fits that tractor. Those pumps have much larger capacity and will operate your loader and splitter much faster.

It is very possible to operate a loader powered by the tractor hydraulics. And it also is possible to operate a loader tractor without power steering. One of my tractors is like that and it is a whole lot better than having no loader at all. On the other hand, my other tractor with a front pump full hydraulic loader and power steering is a whole lot quicker and easier to use.

The loaders are out there, you just have to look for them. If possible, try to buy one that is still on a tractor, so you can see how well it operates and to make sure you get all the needed parts to put it on your tractor. Leaks can usually be fixed, but it can get very expensive, so do not pay too much if the loader will need very many repairs.

Power steering can be added to your tractor, but plan to spend some money on the conversion. One system uses the hydraulic power from the front pump to operate an add-on control system. The factory system uses a belt driven pump similar to a car and has a control valve on the steering box and hydraulic cylinders on the tie rods.

After considering adding a front pump and new power steering to my original tractor, I ended up finding another tractor with the equipment already on it. Pretty good excuse to get a second tractor, I think! Good luck and good hunting.

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