How to add Ford 3000 loader

willjohnfrank · Sep 11, 2018

This is my first post on this website. I have found myself coming back to this website for information about tractors. It has been very helpful. I have purchased a 1974 ford 3000 tractor and a rhino brand front end loader seperately. Is there a specific bracket that I
can buy to mount the loader? Or does it have to be fabricated completely? There are 4 bolt holes on each side of the tractor and the loader is the right size for it. I would love to be able to bolt it all together versus a whole bunch of fabricating. Thank you to anyone who replies!
The first picture is the loader just testing on a different tractor. The ford 3000 is what I want to put it on. The white holes on the side are some cobwebs on the bolt holes. Theread are two above and two below.

willjohnfrank · Sep 11, 2018

willjohnfrank · Sep 11, 2018

The tractor is in a wide position to not flip over. I will be swapping the rear wheels and moving the front end in to tighten everything up. Thanks guys

IanC · Sep 11, 2018

Rhino is part of the Alamo Group a big AG supplier. Go on their web page and find a local dealer, they should be able to bring up at least a picture of the mounting kit. You are going to need three brackets, one for each side for the rear supports, and one for the front bar. Did you buy it as a package, or was the loader from a different seller? As they should have given you the brackets that they had which you might have been able to modify to work with your Ford.

willjohnfrank · Sep 11, 2018

The loader was purchased from a guy from texas. He bought it to add to his tractor but never got the time to do it. He never had any brackets. Should I try to find those brackets from Alamo new or used? I'm from Louisiana I got a quote from a local welder he didn't like the idea of attaching the loader from scratch he said it would time him a lot of time and money. I'm thinking the correct bracket would be the best way to go. How do I find them? Thank you for your reply . Here's a better side picture of my tractor

BigPapa53 · Sep 11, 2018

This is a drawing of a Bush Hog 2425QT Loader mount kit for the 3000 just to give you an idea.

willjohnfrank · Sep 11, 2018

This is the picture. Still learning thus forum

showcrop · Sep 12, 2018

(quoted from post at 11:20:57 09/11/18) The tractor is in a wide position to not flip over. I will be swapping the rear wheels and moving the front end in to tighten everything up. Thanks guys

willjohnfrank, the track of your 3000 could have been set wide to "not flip over" while working on a hillside or it could have been for needed clearance while working. It would be better to leave it set out somewhat rather than all the way in to enhance stability while doing loader work.

sixbales · Sep 12, 2018

Howdy willjohnfrank,

From your picture, I can see your Rhino loader model number is either 2408 or 2409? Rhino still has websites that you can contact. Ask them if they can supply a mounting kit for this loader to a Ford 3000 tractor (or maybe drawings??). Doesn't hurt to ask.

sixbales · Sep 13, 2018

I checked with Rhino regarding a mounting kit for a 2408 loader onto a Ford 3000, and their comment was that the loader was not compatible with a 3000. So I checked the loader specs and it is for 15-35 HP tractor.

Destroked 450 · Sep 13, 2018

Doesn't mean it won't fit.
When 4x4 tractors became popular people would use them like bull dozers bending and breaking the loaders, then go back to the dealer complaining of filing law suits against the mfg's.
Now the loaders are much bigger and stronger but are so heavy using one on a 2x4 tractor is nearly impossible.
A cousin has a farmhand 22 on his 7710 for moving round bales, he doesn't push trees or dig with it and it works great for his used.
I have a Allied 495 on my 6610, POS is so heavy I can't do anything without added weight on the back.
If your planning on digging lot, clearing ground or such work get a bigger loader, for general purpose work, light digging, moving gravel and such you'll like the lighter weight of a small loader.

That 3000 not having power steering I'd want a pretty light loader on it.

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