Best AC loader tractor?
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Topic: Best AC loader tractor?
Posted By: spencefarm
Subject: Best AC loader tractor?
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:40pm
| Hey guys, Just curious on what your thoughts are on what's the best tractor for a loader tractor? |
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:41pm
| Any specific vintage or hp range? |
Posted By: DakotaSteve
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:44pm
| I think in older stuff a WD45 w power steering and an Allis 445 loader would be pretty slick. |
Posted By: spencefarm
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:48pm
| I'm thinking D series or newer. Even the 100 series maybe? |
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:51pm
| I have a D-15 series II with rear wheel weights. Works great and highly recommend! |
Posted By: spencefarm
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 11:15pm
| Are the hydraulics strong enough to run a decent size loader? |
Posted By: spencefarm
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 11:20pm
| Also, what loader do you have on it? |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 7:17am
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My I600 is a pretty decent loader tractor for its size. |
Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 9:10pm
| 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. |
Posted By: Michael Crowe
Date 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. ------------- The 14th Annual Exclusive AC Swap Meet will be held in Boonville, MO, March 7-8, 2025. See the club website for details: http://www.moacclub.com/ |
Posted By: DakotaSteve
Date 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! |
Posted By: Farmerhg
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:48pm
| 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. |
Posted By: Gary
Date 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. Gary |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 6:42am
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I like my 160 with its loader. ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: steve fischer
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 7:14am
| I have a 170 with 500 allis loader love it , hydraulic steering and tractor controls for loader |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 7:34am
X2. Mine has the AC power crater 226 engine. |
steve fischer wrote:Posted By: dave63
Date 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 ------------- The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend? |
Posted By: ksbowman
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 5:44pm
| I prefer the 170D with a 500 loader too. I have a 180 and 190 but, like to use the 170 for loader work. |
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 8:03pm
| 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. |
Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:15pm
| Depends on the job, to plow snow something with 4 wheel drive and a good cab. |
Posted By: LaJaMe
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 10:59pm
| D17 w/ L200 industrial loader with front pump. Very versitle |
Posted By: SteveMaskey(MO)
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 5:04am
| 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. |
Posted By: corbinstein
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 6:54am
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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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Posted By: alleyyooper
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 7:06am
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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.  Al |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 7:35am
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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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Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 11:13am
| just one question , are you going to load or move big bales all the time |
Posted By: Clay
Date 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. |
Posted By: dt1050
Date 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. ------------- Just cause it's orange don't make it a tractor, there's only one..Allis Chalmers |
Posted By: Dkienzle
Date 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 |
Posted By: Claus
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 12:10pm
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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 1:19pm
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If your going to do just loader work - look at a industrial tractor for the job say a 714 or other such or a 715 TLB ------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 8:57pm
| for a LOT of loader work,,I'd like to have a 645 AC payloader or a 920 cat,,, tractor clutches, front ends, etc arn,t made to stand a lot of F-R but until I get one of these type loaders,,, the 8010PS and westendorf TA 46 is what I have.... |