Loader install on MF240

skiroy56 · Apr 17, 2015

I am wanting to install a loader on my MF240. Looks like with the factory pump it will be painfully slow. I saw mention of a pump that runs off of the main crank. Can anyone assist with information on parts needed and install instructions? Pictures would also be helpful.

ptfarmer · Apr 17, 2015

If your tractor has the right front end support you can bolt a pump on it, and run it off the front of the crankshaft. If you don't have that front support a pto driven pump is your other option.

A front axle support for a front mount hydraulic pump.

M_Thompson · Apr 17, 2015

I am going through the same task on a MF135 I just bought. I found diagrams of parts options in the online parts books at AgcoPartsBooks.com. Search for Massey Ferguson Loaders. I bought a Davis 99 loader that came off a MF40 industrial tractor from a local craigslist ad. It came with the front mounted pump but was missing the coupler parts, and the mounting brackets. A local supplier with a web presence, FarmlandTractor.com had the coupler parts so now I "just" have to fabricate a mounting bracket for the pump.

ptfarmer · Apr 18, 2015

A pump in the 12 to 20 gpm range for a fel, the standard MF hydraulic pump is 4 gpm.

FBH44 · Apr 18, 2015

My MF-240-S has a MF-232 loader running off the transmisson pump, or whatever it is, [ it's not a front-end pump ] and yes, it is real slow. I'd for sure install front pump it I was installing it from scratch. The 232 loader has a tank / tanks built into the side mount frame, it I'm describing it correctly.
POST PICTURES when you get this done, I'd like to see them

C Elliott · Apr 18, 2015

I mounted a front pump on my 245 when it was restored. I pulled oil from the transmission-rearend housing by adapting the filter access cover. Mounted new couplings on back and found a double spool valve in local junkyard. System works well and pump is 15 gpm and have pressure relief set at 2400 psi.

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Harry in Ky · Apr 19, 2015

What all is involved in the actual pump mounting? What mounting brackets, drive coupling/shaft components are needed and where are they available? Is the stock radiator an interference problem?

C Elliott · Apr 19, 2015

Harry, I found a pump from the Surplus Center. I think it was a Webster. I bought the front crank pulley adapter and the hollow axle pivot shaft from this site. I had a machine shop make the drive shaft and the SAE 1 pump mount flange. I drilled and tapped the front axle housing and centered the flange. After centering I then drilled through the flange and into the cast housing for two 1/4" roll pins to keep everything tight and centered. It has worked well. The parts I found and used may or may not still be available. I did this restoration in 2008.

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Harry in Ky · Apr 19, 2015

Interesting. Done in 2008 and still going strong. Must be pretty good work.

skiroy56 · Apr 21, 2015

C Elloitt: looks like a very nice job. I will look at my radiator area and see if I can do the same. I talked with a MF dealer yesterday and he said an auxiliary pump is available but the cost would be about what the loader would cost. Wanted me to buy a new MF Compact from him instead. I would also like to know if anyone has installed an auxiliary pump on a 240 and if so the parts needed and if they were satisfied with the outcome.
Thank all of you for your input.

skiroy56 · Apr 21, 2015

I looked on my 240 and if the mount is there it is covered up by the front grille shroud.
I would be interested in installing an auxiliary pump. I talked with a MF dealer and he said it would be too expensive.
Wanted to sell me a new Compact MF though.
Has anyone here installed an aux. pump and if so could you provide me the parts needed and any issues you ran into?

ptfarmer · Apr 21, 2015

The 240 uses the 1 7/8" diameter axle pivot pin same as the MF 2135 industrial. Changing the front support MF part number 506914M92 would make the front mount pump a bolt on.

skiroy56 · Apr 21, 2015

Thank you for the information. Do you know if I could mount an auxiliary pump in the transmission instead to achieve the same purpose? If so do you know the parts required?

ptfarmer · Apr 22, 2015

There isn't any easy "in the transmission" auxiliary pump that I know of that would have enough gpm output to run a fel. The only easy pump is one that runs off the pto shaft, but you have to take the pump off if you need the pto for something else.

skiroy56 · Apr 22, 2015

I have noticed on the specs of other tractors they list an auxiliary pump. I realize that it may not be an easy install but is this an option and if I had part information I might be able to determine if it would be worth the effort. Could possibly pick up one from a salvage yard to install in my tractor.
Also the MF dealer I spoke with wanted to sell me a new Compact tractor. Not in the coffers. I would be interested to know what I need to look for if I decide to sell my tractor and buy a good used one with the needed hydraulics already installed to mount an FEL.
I do thank you greatly for all of your input and time.

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