I realize it would be no where near as stout as a factor crawler loader, but I am in need of a front end loader.
I've found a Factor John Deere FEL, complete, off a 2 cylinder gas John Deere Model 50 wheel tractor, for $200. I've tried it, it still works. It does not have hydraulic bucket articulation, but I have a set of cylinders, a block, and a joy stick I could mount and route to control just the bucket articulation.
I'm wondering, if this factory loader could fit my 420C with some fabrication ?
How much weight could I safely load or move using this loader ?
The only vendor close by me who has a real crawler loader assembly is Farmer John's parts in Georgia, and by the time you bought everything that it isn't included in his "complete loader", you'd have $ 1500 or more in it and not ever started on installation.
Model 50 Wheel Tractor Loader Fit My 420C ?
- gregjo1948
- 350 crawler
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Don't know where you live. There is a 420 track loader machine in Elmira,NY that is a working machine that can be bought for $1500.00 or less. I wouldn't mess with the one you found. Way too much work for what you end up with. Just my opinion! gregjo1948
JD 350B diesel 6way blade, Case 580B Loader/backhoe, Farmall 504 high crop w/ flail boom mower, International 404 , International 284 diesel w/belly mower, 1972 Ford F600 dump truck, Galion 3-5 roller, Allis Chalmers D17, 1620 Ford
I think on the whole, you will be disappointed.
A correct loader assembly is not worth anything close to that money.
Lavoy
A correct loader assembly is not worth anything close to that money.
Lavoy
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- Willyr
- 2010 crawler
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Wish I had the 200. I would love to get a loader for my 60. Assuming it is the one for the wide front end. Then again I am poor and only have dreams.
former owner of a 1956 420c
All help is greatly appreciated.
Proud owner of a project 1952 JD 60
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFehqXVd9z4
All help is greatly appreciated.
Proud owner of a project 1952 JD 60
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFehqXVd9z4
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