Freeman 500 loader for ford 2n

[ClayS]

Hey. I picked up a freeman model 500 tip loader for my 2n. It's a fairly universal loader. Guy I bought it from said it had been on a 9n when he bought it.
For the actual loader frame it's pretty straight forward where the back part hooks up under the axle. But do I have to drill holes to get it mounted to the front. Pictures I attach to this are just what I found online. Can't find any better pictures that actually show what the piece of angle is bolted too. The location just has a radiator/pully housing. Do I just drill into it and bolt to it or am I missing a part?

 

[ClayS]

Here's where I'm talking about.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

If you mean drill holes in the tractor? No. Never drill holes in the tractor, especially a cast tub. Odds are good that the casting will crack like an eggshell when you put stress on it where it's not designed to take stress.

You should be able to hold the bracket up to the tractor in the approximate location where it goes, and see what holes might line up. If no holes line up, modify the bracket to match up with existing holes in the tractor.

 

[caterpillar guy]

I would skip the loader on an N series tractor. To much weight to steer well and light front axle and spindles. I would find a better candidate for the loader tractor if I had to have 2 of them. there are much better options for loader tractors with power steering and better hydraulics to run one. With the light rear end it will not be lifting much and get around with it especially if it is very wet.