Dearborn Heavy Duty front loader

[Anonymous-0]

Siiting in the tall grass out by my shop is a Dearborn loader. Thanks to the 8N forums, I have been able to identify it as the Heavy Duty version of this loader and have the manual for it. Does anyone know where I can parts and pieces for it. I want to mount it on my 8N. I am fairly sure that the front plate is missing and that after sitting for so many years out in the weather that the seals are going to need replaced and who knows what else.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Phil

 

[Ken -Pa]

Depending on what loader it is , it may be too much for an 8n . Loaders are extremely hard on front axles . So if you have plans of mounting any loader on your 8n , you should rebuild the front axle totaly now . Its alot easier to do with a loader off than on . If you can ID the loader & post it , someone can help you more with suggestions . God bless

 

[Leroy]

He has identified that loader and it is indead made for the 8N tractor, part of what make it a heavy duty loader is that it came with a front pump instead of using the internal pump. I do not think making a mounting bracket will be that bad as the manual should be avaible with a picture showing how to mount it and the seals if the cylinders have been retracter may not be that bad,heavy duty should also have a hydrolic dump bucket and I would be more conserned about the loader mounted control valve but that could be replaced with a new style.

 

[Phil in Texas]

Unfortunately it has a trip bucket not a hydraulic controled bucket, but it will still save me a ton of work.
The metal looks in good shape, although I am planning to sand blast it and that may reveal rust damage.
My main concern is replacement parts if needed and where to find them. I am hoping that the seals as you said are in deed recessed and therefore not ruined. We shall soon see.

Thanks
Phil

 

[W R]

I'd think seriously about constructing a heavy duty front axle to go with it.

 

[FarmerBlair]

If you can contact The Old Hokie on the 8N forum or find a phone number in the archive, he makes the centerpins with welded front bracket plate for the Dearborn loader. I got one from him in the past and it was pretty good.
Actually here is a link on this website.


Good luck!
old hokie

 

[Phil in Texas]

Thanks if I can"t find the plate I will get in touch with him.
Phil