MF35 3ph stablizer question

[jkc42]

I purchased the stablizer kit for my MF35 tractor but because it has a loader installed the kit will not bolt on.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[supergrumpy]

loader frame probably uses those 2 fender bolts, one way is to take loader off - big job

try putting longer carriage bolts in the fender holes and see how bracket lines up

the stabilizer brackets will then sit lower than normal so your stabilizer pins might be in wrong spot, check for binding or leave stabilizer bar a bit loose, those adjustable screw type ones are great

 

[jkc42]

Thanks for the reply.
I was hoping there would be an easier way. I was thinking about drilling the guset plate and putting the pins there but really not sure.
Anybody else have this problem??

 

[John G. Williams]

I have the stabiliser brackets under the loader mounts. The bolts were long enough to allow for the brackets to be bolted on too. The stabiliser brackets have four holes to allow for proper alignment to the TPH. Ensure you are in the right hole (I use hole nearest front of tractor) and it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[jkc42]

The bolts are long enough to put the brackets on but I am unable to get the pin into the front hole due to the metal guset from the FEL.

If I use the rear hole I will need a bar 28" long the kit I have has a 31 1/2" bar.
Any other suggestions??

 

[supergrumpy]

the stabilizer bar pivots up in tandem with lower 3 point arm because they both mount to the same rear 3 point pin, these are pretty rigid pieces and you have to work with the geometry of that triangle, that front hole keeps things more/less parallel

an adjusted 28 inch stabilizer on 31 inch arm should be fine until you try to raise it, then the geometry wants something to stretch or something to break, I think the 28 inch stabilizer went with 28 inch lift arm

to test this out use some cardboard or string as the stabilizer piece and raise the 3 point

can you notch the loader frame with torch or angle grinder to use that front hole?