Identify this loader ?

[amashinga]

I am trying to identify a compact front end loader model. Despite spending
countless hours looking, I have had no success and I was wondering if anyone else may have an idea.

General info: The loader age is unknown, but the original valve was an old
dukes, and the tractor is from the mid 80's, so it is not unreasonable to
assume that age as well. It is mounted on a ford 1100 (shibaura)
but the modifications for the mountings are an indication that the loader was
not made to fit this tractor originally. The loader is black, box construction
except for the main cross member which is round. It is pretty standard. Here is a (pic1) of the loader, but a couple of the cylinders are missing for maintenance.

Markings: The loader has no makers decals at all. It has no serial numbers
that I have seen. The hydraulic cylinders are anonymous as well, both inside
and out. It has a SN written on a decal put in place by the retailer, long
since shut down. It also has two safety decals, and the wording on them is
consistant with John Deere implements (pic2), but I have been unable to match it to any Deere loader, which makes me wonder if this is sending me down the wrong track.

Main mountings: The loader mounting is probably the best identifying feature. The mounting piece on the tractor is effectively three inch box (pic3), but it is curved, indicating a factory production rather than small shop I guess. There is a hole on the top of the mounting. The loader drops down onto this box, which slots into a receiver (pic4)-(1). There is a thick short guide pin on the top side of the receiver which fits the hole on the top of the box mounting. A hinged flange effectively closes the square (pic4)-(2), locking the box into the receiver. This has a threaded fastener to secure the flange in place. (pic5)

Front mountings: The front mounting has two short round mounting points on the loader (pic6)-(A). They fit into u-shaped receivers on the tractor mounting (pic7). Indications were that these secondary arms were once joined with a crossmember in front of the tractor, but this has been cut away (pic6)-(B), and replaced with a removable cross member (pic6)-(D) held in place with pins (pic6)-(E) to allow access to the engine with the loader on the tractor.

Thanks !!!!
Bruce

 

[john_bud]

I think that bushog made black loaders. Why do you need to know? Aside from curiousity?

Also, you should cap all the hydraulic lines or it will be a hunk o junk quick.

jb

 

[amashinga]

I need hydraulic seals and I am trying to identify them. My next step is to package em up and ship them off to a seal place, but there is a bit of curiosity too.

I am going to be stripping the hydraulics down and flushing the whole system, but your point is taken, the lines should be capped anyway, wont hurt.

 

[art]

With what the wording is on the decals, they are deere. The loader might have fit from a deere to the shibaru chassis with little work coming from a Yanmar tractor. Many compacts offer nearly the same chassis and with a simple shim or hole many might go from one make to the other.

Most dealers have or should have enough variety in the seals for cylinders on their shelves they should be able to rebuild your units. We get a variety of them broought in, some forty years old plus and from time to time we need to order them. Yours look like they should be a breeze!

 

[Farmwithjunk]

With what the wording is on the decals, they are deere. The loader might have fit from a deere to the shibaru chassis with little work coming from a Yanmar tractor. Many compacts offer nearly the same chassis and with a simple shim or hole many might go from one make to the other.

Most dealers have or should have enough variety in the seals for cylinders on their shelves they should be able to rebuild your units. We get a variety of them broought in, some forty years old plus and from time to time we need to order them. Yours look like they should be a breeze!

Art is right about the decals. Deere. They are often included in generic replacement "sets" for Deere tractors and implements. I've got several of each of those warning labels that were left over from decal sets when I painted various tractors.

 

[Egon]

There seems to some similarities to the John Deere 420 loader on my present tractor.

 

[john_bud]

I need hydraulic seals and I am trying to identify them. My next step is to package em up and ship them off to a seal place, but there is a bit of curiosity too.

I am going to be stripping the hydraulics down and flushing the whole system, but your point is taken, the lines should be capped anyway, wont hurt.

Why not just id them and order?

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Download their catalog - about 10 meg. It has pictures of about every seal ever made. Prices are pretty good. SHipping is quick.

jb

 

[EquipmentJunkie]

My money is on Ameriquip. I suspect that this loader was an Ameriquip-branded loader. Here is why:
- Ameriquip built loaders for John Deere in the early- to mid-80s.
- Ameriquip painted loaders black when sold under their own name.
- The loader looks very, very similar to a Deere 67 loader that I have pictured in some old brochures. The attaching brackets are virtually identical.
- The JD 67 loader was installed on tractors similar in size to the Ford 1100

Here is a link to Ameriquip's website: Tractor Attachments by Amerequip Corporation

I recommend calling Ameriquip to see what further info they would suggest.

 

[RollTideRam]

Here is a pic of a 67 loader on a late 80's JD650

 

[amashinga]

My money is on Ameriquip

BING !!! - Money well wagered

Someone for Ameriquip spoke to their engineers and they identified it as a model 51, and yes, it was originally made for Deere, and modified to fit the ford. Thank you very much for the pointer.

With the help from forum members on my related post on the hydraulics forum I am slowly managing to get all the seals, wipers, o-rings etc identified and located.

Thanks
Bruce