Looking at a 8560

[sirchancelor]

Couple of pictures of the Boss's on the tractor

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks ED, it's always nice to see older machinery, especially stuff that is still in working condition. and it's not like I need a bigger tractor, I have the Case 1200 and our old CAT D6. Just like to see pics of the 20 and 60 series machines.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

sirchancelor, thanks for the pictures. I think that you will be very happy with your choice. Now all you need is all the different implements that you need to use and a sun shade so that you don't get sunstroke. Keep us posted with how stuff works out for you and your new 8560.

 

[bindian]

Couple of pictures of the Boss's on the tractor

Sirchancelor,
Nice looking family, along with Y'alls new addition. Get your bucket reinforced ASAP. Because it is easier to reinforce a straight bucket compared to a bent one. You will bend it or at least twink it. Weld an angle on the upper lip, side plate reinforcements, along with chain hooks and a receiver hitch tube.
Your loader joystick sure looks like it is too high. Is it just the camera angle?
hugs, Brandi

 

[sirchancelor]

Do you have any pictures of how you have done your bucket. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[civesnedfield]

Do you have any pictures of how you have done your bucket. Thanks for the suggestions.

Brian time to show off your buckets again!!!!!!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I used 3/8" 2"x2" angle on the top and 3'8" plate on the sides. Hooks of your liking. the bucket with the teeth and 5 hooks is my 78" digging bucket for the 7520. The other bucket is a 60" bucket for my 3215. Both of these buckets have held up very well and have no bends in them with over 600 hours of use. :thumbsup: Oh, these modifications were done when the buckets were new so that they would stay that way.

 

[sirchancelor]

That looks pretty impressive. Thanks for the pictures

 

[bindian]

Here is a photo of my 84 inch bucket before I bent the upper lip and had a 3/8 inch angle welded on it.
The ball mount had to be removed, then reinstalled over the angle. I do need to add a hook or two near the ball mount, as a chain can pick up more in the center than on one corner. I have lifted one rear tire when chaining off the bucket end hook. The chain around the ball mount receiver tube did not lift the rear at all.
I have also cut the clevis end of the hook off since this photo was taken.
hugs, Brandi

 

[tractorboy5500]

I have been looking at the 8560 also, but the wife gives me "one of them looks" I think alot of you guys know what I am talking about.:ashamed:

Well, I might be looking at the 8560 or the 7520, very good change that I am getting rid of the problem that is holding me back.