Adding pto to a 4500 tbl

[chuckinnc]

I have a 4500 Ford with manual 2x4 transmission and plan on removing the hoe and loader. I would like to use this to run a pull type bush hog. This would mean adding a pto, has anyone ever tried this?

 

[Laneman]

Haven't tried it, but why would you remove your loader? I use my loader more than any other implement.

 

[chuckinnc]

I bought a Bobcat and it is so much easier to use and see what your doing. Early Ford 4500s had
big steering problems and on top of that is a gasser so I will get use out of it this way.

 

[Sean in PA]

I would recommend selling the 4500 and buying a tractor that already has a PTO.

 

[Dave8N in Pa]

A friend of mine is considering the same thing with his 4500 hoe. When you take off the hoe and leave the loader on it won't get enough traction. They both have to come off. His is diesel and it runs cheap,lots of power.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I'm thinking you would be on a long quest for parts.
Most of the 4000 size tractors came with independent pto though a few did come with transmission pto. But they would not be common.
Also, if it had a hoe on it it probably didn't have any 3 point apparatus. So to have a fully functional 3 pt/pto tractor you'd almost be better off starting over.
I guess I agree with the others. If you don't need the TLB anymore then sell it as is and buy a regular farm tractor that has the features you want already on it.