Adding FEL to Ford 3930

[Jason280]

The single spool valve in his photos proves there is no engine driven pump. The internal gear pump will supply 7 + GPM. Lots of those tractors with loaders on them, they get by well enough

So, I can assume this tractor will provide 7+ GPM of flow?

What convinced me to even consider using it with the 3930 is the guy that helped load the Bush Hog FEL assembly was using a similar year 3910 with loader, and it seemed to do fine. I am a little concerned with how the tractor will do without 4wd, but as I mentioned, this is as much a convenience/weight thing for the 3930 as anything else. I already have a couple other 4wd tractors with loaders, but it would be nice to have another loader. Plan is to fit a Kubota (skid steer) style quick connect system, and be able to use the Kubota buckets and front implements I already have (buckets, forks, etc).

I am still debating a little on whether I would be better served with the FEL on the Kubota 4630, its already 4wd and likely has much higher flow than the Ford. Decisions, decisions...

 

[spitter]

If the 4630 is a hyro that would be a no brainer for me. Pick up a couple of used suitcase weights for the 3930 if weight is needed. 2 wd + loader = no bueno, manual + loader =suck, more hydro flo = faster loader. Does the 4630 have loader prep? Food for thought.

 

[Jason280]

The 4630 is a GST, but isn't currently set up for a loader.

eta: No matter which tractor I use, both will require a decent amount of fabrication for this particular FEL.