Recent content by rmeav8er

I'm getting ready to pull off the Backhoe and loader from my 3500 so I can do a lot of maintenance this winter without all that in the way. I understand the basic principle of unbolting the backhoe, lifting it out of the cradle, supporting it, unhooking the hydraulics, then driving it away from...

I just purchased what I am fairly confident is a 1972 Ford industrial 3500 with loader and backhoe that runs, albeit a little rough. This is my first "real" tractor since I already own a new Kubota BX2380, which is more of a lawn mower for me than anything else which I have abused to the point...