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spencefarm 
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:40pm |
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Hey guys, Just curious on what your thoughts are on what's the best tractor for a loader tractor?
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CrestonM
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:41pm |
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Any specific vintage or hp range?
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DakotaSteve
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:44pm |
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I think in older stuff a WD45 w power steering and an Allis 445 loader would be pretty slick.
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spencefarm
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:48pm |
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I'm thinking D series or newer. Even the 100 series maybe?
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EPALLIS
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:51pm |
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I have a D-15 series II with rear wheel weights. Works great and highly recommend!
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spencefarm
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 11:15pm |
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Are the hydraulics strong enough to run a decent size loader?
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spencefarm
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Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 11:20pm |
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Also, what loader do you have on it?
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Gary Burnett
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 7:17am |
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My I600 is a pretty decent loader tractor for its size.
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DanWi
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 9:10pm |
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D19 with a dual loader and a front mount pump or maybe 170 - 185. The 190 and 200 are ok if you want a loader tractor where you sit up a little higher.
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Michael Crowe
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 9:59pm |
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Steve, the tractor you describe is exactly what I have; a 1953 WD45 with factory power steering that I added, a 445 loader and a machined brace for the front axel so I don't bend it. I'll take a picture and post tomorrow. I had a 519 loader on my D19D but wouldn't use it in the winter do to it being hard on the motor so I sold the loader and had Don Bradly rebuild the engine.
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:02pm |
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Michael, Yes. I think if I can track a good 445 down it will suit me well!
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Farmerhg
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:48pm |
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I'd have to say a D17 series 4 makes a really good loader tractor.I've had an AC Model 170 on up to a Westendorf WL-42 on mine.
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Gary
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 5:58am |
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If you are going to be using it much as just a loader tractor, I would recommend one with a Shuttle Clutch.
I have a D-15 II with a 415 loader, and you are continually shifting forward to reverse.
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 6:42am |
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I like my 160 with its loader.
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8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 7:14am |
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I have a 170 with 500 allis loader love it , hydraulic steering and tractor controls for loader
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AC7060IL
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 7:34am |
 steve fischer wrote:
I have a 170 with 500 allis loader love it , hydraulic steering and tractor controls for loader |
X2. Mine has the AC power crater 226 engine.
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dave63
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 5:13pm |
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6060 or 6080 4WD hands down the best loader tractor. unless you are stuck in the 50's or 60's
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The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend?
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 5:44pm |
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I prefer the 170D with a 500 loader too. I have a 180 and 190 but, like to use the 170 for loader work.
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 8:03pm |
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SpenceFarm: The hydraulics on the D-15 Series II work great. It was one of the last ones made. I have a snow bucket on it. Loader was made by Paulson. Hope that helps.
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DanWi
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:15pm |
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Depends on the job, to plow snow something with 4 wheel drive and a good cab.
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LaJaMe
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Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 10:59pm |
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D17 w/ L200 industrial loader with front pump. Very versitle
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SteveMaskey(MO)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 5:04am |
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I have 5 tractors with loaders, WD45—New Idea Horn loader, I400 loader backhoe, 2 – 180 with 500 loaders and 8030 FWA with Westerndorf loader. The big tractor will lift the most, but for feeding and general loader work I like the 180. They are easer to get on and off and have better visibility.
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 6:54am |
I wish my WD had power steering and a Shuttle.... that's all it needs. I have however learned to only steer while rolling, and just stop and shift.
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alleyyooper
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 7:06am |
I was trying to buy a 175 D with a loader I thought would do all I wanted to do. But the dealer was stuck on his price despite me showing as nice tractors a little farther from home for a good bit less.
So for a while longer I am stuck with my D17 with the Kelly light weight loader with manual trip bucket.
Is't the best rig but better than a mexicon drag line for moving dirt.
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Brian F(IL)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 7:35am |
My dad & uncle's dealership had a One-Ninety gas with an AC loader. I don't remember the model number; maybe a 500? We had forks on the front for moving pallets and also a boom that swung down with the forks in a narrowed position. Used it a lot to move field cultivator frames, disc gangs, etc. to put the implements together. I believe the tractor was a trade-in and then the new loader went on it. Been too many years to remember for sure.
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HudCo
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 11:13am |
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just one question , are you going to load or move big bales all the time
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Clay
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Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 11:26am |
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We have a 1962 series II D-17 gas with a 500 loader. The pump is mounted to the front of the tractor.
This was put on at the dealership in 1970. They installed shims because the D-17 frame is narrower than some of the other tractors the loader will fit. It is a great loader.
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Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 5:59pm |
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I got a d14 with a 445 loader and psteering. works great. loaded the rear tires for a counter weight.
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Just cause it's orange don't make it a tractor, there's only one..Allis Chalmers
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Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 8:15pm |
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6080 fwa is a heck of a loader tractor. Problem with them is I run out of traction long before I run out of power. They are really sweet it they have a foot throttle like mine does
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