100 VS 200 loader

[Phil Tibbetts]

What is the difference between the 100 and 200 MF loaders? Also which one would fit a 1961 MF 205 industrial?

 

[jesse CA]

Hello
The 100 loader was a lighter duty version and used a single dump cylinder and could be had with single acting or double acting lift cylinders.The lifting capacities differed for each one either single acting or double acting.
The 200 loader was the heavier duty version which used either two dump cylinders or two dump cylinders with four bar linkage.The lift cylinders were available in either 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" the latter having more lift capacity. Some where I vaguely remember reading that the 200 loader with four bar linkage was recommended for, if I remember correctly, a slightly heavier tractor I don't remember specifically but this was due to the increased weight of the four bar linkage,But I've been using the four bar linkage loader on my 202 with no issues and my 202 has the earlier cast front axle as opposed to the later fabricated welded front axle.
Both the 100 and 200 loaders were intended for use on the MF205

 

[jesse CA]

I did want to say ,I've seen many more 200 series industrials running the 200 loader as opposed to the 100, I decided to go with the 200 due to it being the heavier duty loader

 

[Phil Tibbetts]

I have a 100 on a Ferguson TO35 that looks like it would be pretty easy to put on my nude 205. The 205 is not very useful as it is with no 3PH. The 100 has double acting cylinders and no welds on the frame. the Ferguson has a rod out through the block so I may put the loader on the 205 and sell it as I have 3 other loader tractors. Thanks for the info.