1977 Ford 531 tractor

[Ylamar]

Hi all, I just bought a 1977 Ford 531 tractor and I am looking to add a loader on it. Any idea what loader model I should be looking for? Help appreciated.

 

[Ultradog MN]

Some people aren't going to know what a 531 is. I had to look it up on tractordata myself.
It is a successor to the 2110/4110 LCG (low center of gravity).
In the future you might find help to be more forthcoming if you call it a 541 LCG or mention it's built on the 3600 platform.
I saw your post on the Implement board and some guys were thinking you are referring to one of these.

Of course if you hang around this place we'll get to know your tractor and maybe you too.
You might tell a bit about the tractor and the loader you're looking for.
New quicktach type, Older unit?
Full hydraulic or is a trip buket ok,
How much do you have to spend on one would help too.
Are you handy with hydraulics?
Does your tractor still have the wide rear tires and short front spindles?
Those are not optimal for a loader.
But it should have about a 8+ gpm hydraulic pump which would run a loader reasonably well.
Meanwhile, Welcome to the Ford Board
Pictures are always welcome too.

 

[Ylamar]

Thanks for your reply. I?m not familiar with this model either, and actually had to look up the definition of LCG. Seems the tires were changed to higher ones. I?ve attached pictures so hopefully they will show on this reply. I?m looking for a used loader, dual action (no trip bucket) and was hoping to find one for around $1500. I can work some hydraulics but will ask a local tractor dealer to do the loader install.. thanks again.