Loader Advice Needed

[Anonymous-0]

Need some advice. I have a 1972 Ford 2000. Good running little tractor. Want to put a loader on it for some general farm use. Would a Ford series 770B fit? or what would you recommend and from where? I'm near Cincinnati.

Doug

 

[souNdguy]

If you need a light duty loader you can probably find a 711 or 722 for cheap up there...

soundguy

 

[bfloyd4445]

what do those numbers mean? I got one of those and would like to get a loader but would preferr one that can be removed easy when not needed.

 

[souNdguy]

What do they mean? they are loader model numbers.

some loaders are easier to take off than others. i prefer the 1-arm loaders for light to medium duty work.. and they can be taken off pretty easy.. especially if you have a big tree in your yard with a low limb overhead, and some hyd QD's on the hoses..

soundguy

soundguy

 

[Anonymous-0]

But would the 770B fit without modification to the mounting hardware?

 

[souNdguy]

couldn't tel ya.

soundguy

 

[Rick from NC]

I' not familiar with the 770B loader but a quick look at the New Holland parts website shows the only mounts Ford offered for this loader were for the 1310 through 1910 compact tractors. So I doubt it could be made to fit a 2000 w/o serious modifications.

The front axle on the 2000 is not built to handle a lot of heavy loader work but you'll find Bush-Hog and other manufacturers offer a loader and brackets for your tractor. A new loader will run $4k and up. Used will start from a few hundred $ & up and unless it came off a 2000/3000 you will have to make it fit.

HTH

Rick