Mounting a loader on an NAA?

[Jacob1998]

Hello, I'm trying to mount a Dearborn (I think) loader on my NAA.

I understand that I need a bracket to hang the front off the axle, which I have fabricated. However, I don't understand how I'm supposed to get the rear brackets mounted. They are several inches wider than the wheels. Is this meant for different rims? Do I need to take the wheels off and somehow get the tractor under the loader?

 

[Jim.ME]

Welcome to the forums.

You need to change the tread width of your rear tires. Below is a picture from the NAA operator's manual about this.



This site's store sells the Operator's manual and other manuals for your tractor. Or you can web search for Ford NAA Manuals and you can likely find a free download.

YT's NAA Operator's manual

 

[Jacob1998]

Welcome to the forums.

You need to change the tread width of your rear tires. Below is a picture from the NAA operator's manual about this.

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This site's store sells the Operator's manual and other manuals for your tractor. Or you can web search for Ford NAA Manuals and you can likely find a free download.

YT's NAA Operator's manual

Thanks! I figured it was something simple I was overlooking.

 

[Jacob1998]

Success!

Now for the hydraulics. I have a pump for the front of the crankshaft, but I need to buy all the adapters/shafts to drive it. My tractor also happens to have a "selectrol" valve, which I could take hydraulics from. That would be the faster & cheaper option.

How disappointed will I be using the tractor's hydraulics vs an external pump?

 

[KCTractors]

Hello, I'm trying to mount a Dearborn (I think) loader on my NAA.

I understand that I need a bracket to hang the front off the axle, which I have fabricated. However, I don't understand how I'm supposed to get the rear brackets mounted. They are several inches wider than the wheels. Is this meant for different rims? Do I need to take the wheels off and somehow get the tractor under the loader?

I hate to tell you this, but I would not put that loader on my tractor even if I got it for nothing. I would look for a light side mount Kelly loader for that tractor. The loader that you are mounting, you will have to get on the tractor from back, maybe you are young and can do it. It's your tractor a
nd loader, just do what you want.
No, I am telling you this because I am made of money, on the opposite I have to make do what I can afford and it isn't much.

 

[Jacob1998]

I hate to tell you this, but I would not put that loader on my tractor even if I got it for nothing. I would look for a light side mount Kelly loader for that tractor. The loader that you are mounting, you will have to get on the tractor from back, maybe you are young and can do it. It's your tractor and loader, just do what you want.

I understand this isn't the best equipment out there, but I've got to use what's available to me.

I actually spent last winter moving 360" of snow with this tractor and a front plow. A loader of any kind will be a godsend compared to that. Took this picture while I was very very stuck.

 

[Jacob1998]

For anyone finding this in the future, I was pleasantly surprised with the piston pump on my NAA. It is able to raise the bucket from the ground to shoulder height in 3 or 4 seconds. I won't be messing around with an external pump on the front pulley.