What do I got?

[CJ in Michigan]

I recently bought an 881 that came with a trip loader-I already have an N with a Davis loader so I took the sub-frame off the 881. It is sitting (with the sub-frame assembly) on some metal ramps of the same color- confusing. The bucket assembly was already off of it. I'd like to know what is missing to get it going as I would like to sell or trade it. I think it only needs a hose/ control assembly- does anyone have a similar rig ? Thanks.

 

[souNdguy]

you have multiple possibilities.

since it is setup for a 00/01/4 cyl 000 ag chassie machine, and it is a trip model, it only needs SA hyds to lift it.

you can do any of the following to make it work:

1, chain upper 3pt lift arms to the axle trumpets, remove plug in 3x5 option cover under seat and run a hyd line from there ( use a 90' fitting ) and 'T' off to both loader cyls.
when you raise/drop the 3pt lift control, instead the loader will lift / drop.
this is the cheapest method only involving buying some hose and fittings and using some chain scraps... the downside is the 3pt lift is more or less disabled.. many peopl eput a counterweight back there.. this makes for a cheap laoder and does work.

2, add a diverter valve in place of the 3x5 option cover.. no need to chain down the lift arms.. with diverter out, you are on loader.. diverter in, 3pt works. make up some transport locks out of angle iron for the laoder cyl's if you lock them up in case they leak. diverter valves usually go for about 100$ for fords of that era... otherwise works near same as option 1.

3, get a power beyond sandwich plate that goes between yer 3x5 cover and the hyd cover.. plum hoses out to and back from a suitable OC SA valve.. any time valve is not in use, 3pt works.. typical PB clocks cost about 100$ and so do generic single/SA loader valves.. plus yer hoses and whatnot.

4, get a oe style top cover remote valve made for these old fords and use it.. typicaly used/ new for single valves is about 150/600 and used / new for dual valves is about 350/800

those are the easiest options... no need to add external pump for a trip loader unless you are converting it to full hyd in which case there will be alot of expense for cyls's etc.

soundguy

 

[Dean]

It looks to be a Freeman, CJ, and it looks to be complete aside from hoses, and either remote hydraulic valve or front pump, bracket andn control valve.

Dean

 

[CJ in Michigan]

Thanks Dean and Soundguy. The tractor has a 90 degree plugged fitting so I bet it was used with the 3-pt arms chained up as you suggested. I'd keep it but my 9N has a Davis loader on it. It's a better loader but hard to drive/steer!

Now if I could convert the 881 to power steering I could put the Davis loader on that...

 

[souNdguy]

there are kits to do so...

soundguy

 

[3000OH]

Identical to the Freeman on our 3000 (one Freeman stencil is still visible on ours). Ours has the original yellow paint that"s hidden on yours. Ours came rustier than yours, though. Looks like all parts are there on yours, not quite sure about the bucket trip cable. Hope to soon plumb in a set of used top cover valves like Soundguy described.

 

[chris blohm]

(quoted from post at 18:54:16 10/26/10) I recently bought an 881 that came with a trip loader-I already have an N with a Davis loader so I took the sub-frame off the 881. It is sitting (with the sub-frame assembly) on some metal ramps of the same color- confusing. The bucket assembly was already off of it. I'd like to know what is missing to get it going as I would like to sell or trade it. I think it only needs a hose/ control assembly- does anyone have a similar rig ? Thanks.

Where is this located?

 

[CJ in Michigan]

It's in Kalamazoo Michigan.

 

[chris blohm]

How much u asking?

 

[CJ in Michigan]

As it sits- $180.
The bucket needs a couple of teeth as well.

 

[chris blohm]

(quoted from post at 16:33:10 10/27/10) As it sits- $180.
The bucket needs a couple of teeth as well.

sounds good can u drop me a line thru email @ [email protected]
address and phone number thank u

 

[Scott in SC]

Dad had one just like that on the 860. We rarely used the loader, but he left the cylinders on, chaining them to the loader frame uprights with sections of elevator chain. I’ll never forget those things banging around on rough terrain. Our set-up had a strap iron arrangement to hold the 3pt lift arms. About 3 inch strap band around the axle bolted to a flat section that went up through the fork in the end of the lift arms, with a cross pin at the end. Worked well and was much slicker than chain. I think it might have been part of the loader kit, as the finish was the same as the loader.

Great old rig.

Scott in SC