1st real loader use..ford 660

Soundguy · Jan 20, 2005

( you got some nice older tractors! any chance of seeing some pictures of them )

Lets see... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Whipping out the wallet to show off the 'kids'... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

And the 'new' one..

Soundguy

Moon · Jan 21, 2005

Soundguy, awesome pics. No wonder your a proud pappa.
That top one (8n is it?) looks BAD with those turf tires! I like it. Makes me wish I had my 8n back.
I'd never seen a loader like the one you have.
Cool stuff overall!

Moon of Ohio

Soundguy · Jan 23, 2005

The top one with the 16.9 x 24 turfs is actually a NAA.. however.. the 8n and NAA had interchangeable rims.. so they would work on my 8n.. etc.

Soundguy

KiotiJohn · Jan 23, 2005

Always been fond of the 8ns, had one years ago, but I really love the poppin B and the Farmall. Love the canopy. John

JayC · Jan 23, 2005

Is that a custom paintjob for the Farmall? I thought they were only red (some white demos, too).

willfick · Jan 24, 2005

I'd heard of one-arm loaders but I'm sure that's the first one I've seen. Like the offset tractors (like your nice looking Cub) it seems like it would take some getting used to. Does it feel well balanced?
Wm
BTW Did you wash them just for the picture taking or are you really a better owner than I? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Soundguy · Jan 26, 2005

( Is that a custom paintjob for the Farmall? I thought they were only red (some white demos, too). )

The older ones were red.. or white as you point out.. and the newer ones.. like mine were yellow/white like cub-cadet. This one was worked on at a case dealership.. and got painted in the case cream/brick red colors. Not oem.. but i liek it.

Soundguy

Soundguy · Jan 26, 2005

( Does it feel well balanced )

I'm not sure if you were asking about the 1 arm loader.. or the offset tractor.. so I'll answer both. Offset tractor: Love it.. great to be able to see what is directly in front of you.. I have flat land thus no stability issues.. however it's a narrow tractor.. so i won't be doing any side-hill mowing!

Loader: its a smaller than 'normal' buctet, and the offset mounting really ballances it well.. not to mention it is 'hulk' oversized to make up for the odd ballance and geometry. It will break free, and lift enough dirt or clay to make the bucket run over.. plenty of power. If I use it as a powered gin pole.. I put the load towards the center support so it stays ballanced.

It is an oldie.. and not as versatile as a new one.. but way better than a shovel and wheel barrow and a flashlight!

Soundguy