Front loader for Ferguson T030

I'm sure this question has been asked at least a couple hundred times. Does anyone have a front loader for this model? I am in Michigan. I have a place in Atlanta, MI and a place in Rankin, MI. So, anywhere in the general area would do. I"d be willing to travel 100 miles or so from either place to get it.

Thanks for your consideration.
Dan

My loader is a ford model and fits my 35 ferguson, you may check out craigslist or Ga. farmers market bulletin. There's a loader for a MF in there this issue and is described as a 232, but thats probably the tractor it fits.

Sorry, reread your post and saw Mi so not Atl. Ga.

Dan,I know of two front end,step-thru loaders with full hyd.and down pressure just West of Rockford,IL.a little out of your 100 mile range but both can be had very reasonable,I think less than $400.00,one came off a 800 Ford and the other a Massey 35,the problem with the TO-30 is the tip up hood,most guys have to make some way to get fuel in with the loader on,I don't know of one that allows you to still tip the hood.

My advise, Sir... Trade your TO30 for a tractor with power steering. You will not regret it for loader work.

Thanks guys. I know it's an old tractor and truly, the steering can be problematic. It runs like a clock though and a comparable new tractor, to me, just isn't worth it. I could buy one but this one has done everything I have asked of it up to this point. It's actually too easy to turn IMO. You have to be careful in the rough stuff or you might lose the wheel. I'm sure it would be a hand-full with a full loader but this is for generally light work and not to be used daily. I think it would be useful as front end weight as well. With my brush hog attached, it's an older Ford 5' and heavy as heck, it likes to do wheelies if you get too excited. I didn't think about the fueling issue but I could, no doubt, devise a work around for that. I have been watching craigslist at least weekly. Haven't had any luck yet but I'm gonna see what kind of drive Rockford, IL is. Yeah, just checked it, it's right where it was the last time I went through that area. I don't think I need one that bad but I sure appreciate the tip.

I have a Horndraulics for a TO-30. It would be nice on a collector tractor.

The loaders off Ford 8Ns fit the TO-30, fyi. Those off TO-35s or later Fords may not fit if the axles have to be the same length apart (depends on loader). I have a good Wagner with new pump I will sell, but I am in VA, too far for you I suppose. Mine is on a TO-30 and the hood is professionally cut for gas and radiator access. (I have full hood also.) I would sell the loader or the tractor and loader together. If you should be interested, or just have questions, email baileylp33 at gmail dot com.

I think you can get fuel in the bananna loader fitted tractor .
http://search.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ferg&th=105740

If you feel it's too easy to turn now, just adding the loader will make steering difficult before even putting anything in the bucket. The To-35 I got last summer had a loader when I got it, steering was difficult at best. Without the loader on it's perfect.
For just moving material from point a to point b you might be ok but don't plan on maneuvering it to do exactly what you want with it. When I got my 202 (industrial 35 essentially) the power steering had been removed and it was an absolute bear to steer even though it has a heavy backhoe hanging off the back. After a while I started tearing up parts in the steering box which are quite pricey to repair/replace. It didn't take long to figure out that power steering is the only way when you want to use a front end loader. Once I fitted it with power steering, not only was it easier to steer, it was way easier to do the work I wanted to do with it. I could back blade with more accuracy and without fear of hitting buildings/objects when trying to get close to them. It became a completely different tractor, much more useful and pleasant to use.
IMO the smaller tractors just aren't built to be used with a front end loader unless they have power steering. I tried it, thought I could live with it, ended up costing me in the end.

What's a horndraulics? Is that a brand name? Maybe I'll look it up. I could be interested. Also, I've been a tool and die guy for over 30 years. I'm going to build a custom grille guard and bumper for my Fergie and may consider selling these, just in case anyone is interested. I'll have to see what's what before I have any pricing idea. Looks pretty easy at first glance but it would be a real nice piece for these tractors.