Ford 801 front end loader

[Rustyb1]

Hey guys, looking to put a front end loader on my 801, is there any suggestions? I plan to add power steering as well

I found a ford 4000 loader on marketplace for sale, will this work or no? Looks like the pump runs off the front of the motor

Loader

 

[Sean in PA]

Depends on if it was a 3 cylinder 4000 or a 4 cylinder 4000. The 4 cylinder 4000 is almost identical to your 801 and if the loader came from one of those it will bolt right up. If it came from a 3 cylinder 4000, it might fit, but you would have to do some work to modify or fabricate the mounting brackets.

 

[Rustyb1]

Depends on if it was a 3 cylinder 4000 or a 4 cylinder 4000. The 4 cylinder 4000 is almost identical to your 801 and if the loader came from one of those it will bolt right up. If it came from a 3 cylinder 4000, it might fit, but you would have to do some work to modify or fabricate the mounting brackets.

What is the deal with the hydraulic pump on the front, do I have to change out the crank pulley, it appears to have splines on it

 

[Jim.ME]

What is the deal with the hydraulic pump on the front, do I have to change out the crank pulley, it appears to have splines on it

The crank pulley needs to have the correct drive hub attached to it for the drive shaft that goes between it and the pump.

 

[mhb@ufe]

The metal return pipe from the valve makes me think it is a 730 loader. It also looks like extensions have been added to the rear mounts. It may have been on a 4000SU which would be a later 3 cylinder model.

 

[shaun wallace]

730 series loader on 801, front axle is too light and have to cut out grill and fab a new bolster mount. Redo rear mounts. Power steering will help but still problems.

 

[Destroked 450]

That’s a fairly heavy loader for a 801, hope you have loaded tires and plenty of rear wheel weights
It looks like the 730 loader we took off my brother’s 3400 utility, way to much loader for a sweep back axle, his is never going back on as we have a much lighter Farmhand quick attach loader for it

 

[Rustyb1]

I decided against that loader but went to look at an 800 today with loader and backhoe, it was in rough shape and a lot of parts missing. The owner allowed me to tinker on it, got it to crank off jumper cables but no dice on running. We couldn’t agree on a price so that sucks as well. Also had wheel weights which I don’t have

 

[Rustyb1]

Here’s a photo of it, I offered $1100 what do you guys think?

 

[Ultradog MN]

What is your primary use for the tractor?
If 50% of your use requires a loader then consider adding one. But remember: putting a loader on that nimble little 801 will make a heavy, clanking dreadnought out of it and it will suck using it for plowing, mowing and other light tasks. And without power steering it will take an acre to do a U turn.
FWIW, I got by just fine for 20 years without a loader. Used a boom pole for lifting stuff and a rear scoop for hauling stuff.
I bought an industrial Ford last fall and used it to plow and disc my deer plots this spring.
Even though the tractor was BUILT for a loader it still really sucked for those tasks and I sure wouldn't want to have to mow with it.

 

[Destroked 450]

What is your primary use for the tractor?
If 50% of your use requires a loader then consider adding one. But remember: putting a loader on that nimble little 801 will make a heavy, clanking dreadnought out of it and it will suck using it for plowing, mowing and other light tasks. And without power steering it will take an acre to do a U turn.
FWIW, I got by just fine for 20 years without a loader. Used a boom pole for lifting stuff and a rear scoop for hauling stuff.
I bought an industrial Ford last fall and used it to plow and disc my deer plots this spring.
Even though the tractor was BUILT for a loader it still really sucked for those tasks and I sure wouldn't want to have to mow with it.

That’s why I only have quick attach loaders, when I don’t need them pull a couple pins, disconnect a few hoses and off they come
On or off in 2-3 minutes.

 

[Rustyb1]

my plan was to get this 800 running and use it if I need a loader and keep my 801 for other uses. I use my 801 around the property and love it, I have a 5’ tiller, boom pole, 12” auger, and plow, currently working on welding up rear forks I just added rear remotes and hydraulic top link so I get by really well with it. I do light earth works time to time and really would like to have access to a loader for little cost. I think this 800 would work well for me, and I could shelf parts for both. It would take some time/money to get this thing going plus the added bonus back hoe. It had good dip sticks front rear, turned over easy enough. Just not sure how much I’m going to have in hydraulic hoses and cleaning the cylinders up, all the valves seem to move freely. Would you buy it? I’ve been looking at 80s and 90s models that have 4x4 as well…

 

[johnnmr]

If you're still shopping for a loader tractor I'd look hard at a FWA. It's 1 of those things you never knew you needed til you had 1.