ford backhoe/loader tractor

[4020 tractor nut]

I have a Ford backhoe/loader tractor. Where is the name plate with serial number etc?
I am having starting issues and I would like to know what model I have so I can get the correct parts etc.
Thanks, Eric

 

[Sean in PA]

It depends on the model and what year it was made. for many years the model code was stamped into the flat spot just above the starter on the transmission bell housing, and sometimes also on a foil tag on the underside of the hood above the battery. At some point they changed to a tag on the rear end somewhere, and that might change depending on whether it came from the factory with a cab or not. Post some pictures of the tractor so we can get an idea of the vintage. Some are easily recognizable and others may take some detective work.

 

[showcrop]

Some were posted on the right side of the transmission. As Sean posted with a picture someone can tell you for sure.

 

[TractorTech]

Interesting. 1965 to at least 2000, all industrial tractors had model, serial number and unit/date code stamped on the RH bell housing flat.
Numbers on the tractor rear end were date codes for that part. The backhoe had a tag rivited on the backhoe frame or control tower made of metal. The model code would be 19-###.

 

[4020 tractor nut]

Hi,
I have had some family health issues so I haven't been able to post. Here are some pictures.
I am pulling injectors. One came out easily, the other 2 are stuck. they turn a little right to left. Any ideas?
Thanks, Eric

 

[4020 tractor nut]

Here are a couple of pictures hopefully right side up.

 

[TractorTech]

Hi,
I have had some family health issues so I haven't been able to post. Here are some pictures.
I am pulling injectors. One came out easily, the other 2 are stuck. they turn a little right to left. Any ideas?
Thanks, Eric

Try to get some penetrating oil under the cork seals. Keep wiggling back and forth.
If you have a small heal bar, you can gently pry up on the ears while wiggling

 

[Sean in PA]

It's got the louvered hood panels, so it is an early thousand series, made from 1965-1968. It also has the hard nose with the large rectangular cutout, so it is almost definitely a 4500. The model number, tractor number (serial number) and Unit number (production date code), will only be stamped into the flat spot on the transmission bell housing near the starter, which is hard to get to on your tractor due to it being behind the right side loader frame upright. Here is a sample picture of the numbers on the flat spot:

 

[Ultradog MN]

A cats paw nail puller works good for pulling those injectors.

 

[shaun wallace]

If has swept back front axle, 4500. If upside down "U", 3550.

 

[Sean in PA]

If has swept back front axle, 4500. If upside down "U", 3550.

The 3550 never had the rectangular opening on the sides of the hard nose. It always had the round opening. Only the 4500 had that rectangular opening, and just on the early models.

 

[4020 tractor nut]

Thanks a lot for the information. I'll let you know how it goes this weekend if it is not to cold.

 

[4020 tractor nut]

Hi,
I got the 2 remaining injectors out. I soaked them with PB blaster. I had used pry bars before but the soaking and getting the pry bars in the right place they came out easily. I did find this on the right side of the engine. There is a lot of built grease and dirt on the bell housing and transmission. It's pretty cold too get it off right now. What does this tell me?

 

[shaun wallace]

That is engineering number for R/A center hsg and number above is date it was cast. The numbers you need are where Sean in Pa posted pic , tuff to see for loader uprite in way. It will start with D50xx x

 

[4020 tractor nut]

It's got the louvered hood panels, so it is an early thousand series, made from 1965-1968. It also has the hard nose with the large rectangular cutout, so it is almost definitely a 4500. The model number, tractor number (serial number) and Unit number (production date code), will only be stamped into the flat spot on the transmission bell housing near the starter, which is hard to get to on your tractor due to it being behind the right side loader frame upright. Here is a sample picture of the numbers on the flat spot:

Thanks for the picture! It helps!
I'll post a picture I took last night.

 

[4020 tractor nut]

If has swept back front axle, 4500. If upside down "U", 3550.

It does have a swept back axle.

 

[Andy Wickiser]

Thanks for the picture! It helps!
I'll post a picture I took last night.View attachment 139478View attachment 139478View attachment 139479

Model 45011F:
4: 4000-Series
50: Industrial variant, AKA 4500
1: Diesel engine
1: No PTO
F: 4X4 transmission with torque converter and power shuttle

6B2: date code, February 2 1966

C127644: Serial number, matches well with date code, C mean assembled in USA

 

[4020 tractor nut]

Model 45011F:
4: 4000-Series
50: Industrial variant, AKA 4500
1: Diesel engine
1: No PTO
F: 4X4 transmission with torque converter and power shuttle

6B2: date code, February 2 1966

C127644: Serial number, matches well with date code, C mean assembled in USA

Thanks for the information! Greatly appreciated!