19-529 loader removal

[Martinfan]

I have a 1972 Ford 3400 with a 15-529 loader on it. Looking for ideas and suggestions for easy removal of loader for splitting tractor for clutch replacement. Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. I"m capable of building jigs, or fixtures for easier removal/installation of loader if anyone has any out there. From what I"ve researched this loader is also known as a Model 730 loader, I believe. This work will be performed on a concrete floor, with no overhead hoist, except engine lift is available. Any ideas???

 

[RickB]

Beg, borrow or stal a hoist capable of supporting the weight of the entire loader. They balance pretty well if picked from the grille guard with the bucket still pinned on. I removed my 735 by filling the bucket with suitcase weights to anchor it, then used 2 floor jacks and an engine hoist. By the time I reinstalled it, I had found an overhead that worked much, much better.

 

[old]

Do you know some one with another tractor and loader>> Or do you have a big tree with a limb that goes out to the side and a com-a-long that works also.

 

[Martinfan]

Thanks for the responces. Any ideas on how much the loader weighs? I do have a com-a-long and scaffolding that could be setup with a "Timber" in between. Any thoughts?

 

[Don-Wi]

My brother had to split his Oliver 550 w/ 1510 loader on it to fix the transmission. He left the loader bolted to the front, and just disconnected it at the rear axel. On that model loader it's got the brackets that bolt to the axel, and then just big pins that go through the brackets and the frame.

Donovan from Wisconsin