Allied 180 loader on Ford 1510

[Asymair95]

The pin you see is for the lower side of the boom actuator. You can see it in this pic.



You can see in this pic from the internet that there is just the one bolt on the back. I believe it engages some kind of locking lug inside the tower. I don't think it just screws into the tower steel, judging from what I've seen on google.



Your plan about cutting the head off is what I was thinking too. I did pull the tractor out and raise the loader all the way up to see what kind of room that afforded me to work on the engine. I think that is a better idea, as I don't actually "Really" need the loader off at this time.

I do need advice on blocking the loader up so I don't get crushed. I know there are locks they make that fit over the cylinder piston, has anyone fabricated something like this before?

 

[Dave M7040]

In my younger years when knowledge was lacking and money tight, my technique was to raise the loader all the way up and then drive the tractor so the bucket was against a tree or side of
an old building. I would test this method by trying to lower the arms. They would not move so I felt safe. I would block the tractor rear wheels as an added safety precaution.

Modern backhoes have safety devices which swing into place along side the extended cylinder push rod.

Unless you know what you are doing, home made stops could dislodge or crush and the arms come down. The time of greatest danger is when you feel what you are doing is safe!

I felt the tree or old building was not going anywhere.

Chaining the bucket to something overhead and strong will work but you need to be certain a hook on the chain does not come undone.

Others here may have better ideas for you.

Dave m7040

 

[Phillip w]

I like the idea of chaining the loader up and the lower the loader to put tension on chain to keep it from coming unhooked. Another trick I like and have adopted is setting a larger post in the area you want to work on the tractor. Drive tractor up to the post. Raise the loader and set it top of the post. Apply alittle down pressure so loader sets firmly on the top of the post and won't slip off.

 

[Cw021382]

I know this thread is 3 years old, but I just acquired an Allied 180 loader to put on my John Deere 755 tractor. I contacted Allied via a Farm King dealer, and I got a prompt response and an emailed copy of the old 180 sales brochure. It’s got the specs, and I thought posting it here might someday help someone else out. I have to say I am impressed by the customer service of the farm king/allied network. -Chris

 

[gCount]

Thanks so much!