Front end loader for 1948 Ford 8n

mauditfou · Jan 19, 2015

Hi

I just bought a 1948 Ford 8n with original snow blower for a moderate price. I am in the process of moving and starting a small hobby farm out here in the country. I am new to tractors and am looking for some advise on the type of loader that would accommodate my needs.

I won't be using the loader for any heavy lifting and I am aware that my tractor is not the most efficient for a loader.

I've posted some wanted adds and I have gotten a couple replies with some loaders available but i am unsure if they would fit on my tractor. Here are some examples of loaders some people say would fit but are also uncertain.

-1957 ferguson 35 loader
-1953 ford Jubalee trip bucket

Can someone advise me on this subject.

Thanks
Eric

HCooke · Jan 19, 2015

Have you considered a rear scoop. This one is not
reversible but some are.

Jimmyjack · Jan 19, 2015

Forget the trip bucket. Look for a walk through. Get one with a front pump and hydraulics.

Ultradog MN · Jan 19, 2015

Both of the tractors/loaders are a bit longer than an N so keep that in mind when you buy.
Some loaders will have slots or extra holes where they hook up to the rear axle and will fit both the longer/shorter machines.
Another thing I would have you consider is how a loader will make a behemoth out of your otherwise nimble little tractor.
If you are certain that the majority of the work you will do with it requires a loader then by all means put one on.
But a loader will make it unhandy for many other tasks like mowing, disking and plowing.
As HCooke says below, a rear scoop is very handy for hauling dirt, rocks, mulch, tools, feed, fertilizer, etc, especially if you get a reversible one.
And for lifting engines, or other heavy stuff into your pickup or onto a trailer a 3 point boom pole works very well.
With both tools you can often get by without a loader untill such time as you find a tractor more suited for loader work.
Thanks to Bill GA for the use of this photo.

Fuddy Duddy · Jan 19, 2015

Not sure of the loaders you listed. I have been well pleased with
the Wagner loader on my '48. It's the Jungle Jim. A step threw
would be nice. But if you are in good shape, climbing on from
the back is not that bad. I wouldn't want a trip bucket. I've used
mine for plowing and bush hogging with no problem. It even
comes in handy in hogging threw some of the thickets I go threw
to push or raise limbs out of the way.
Also handy for lifting shingles up to the roof top or raising up
and holding a deer for skinning. Not going to do that with a rear
scoop or boom pole.
While you can do every thing with a loader tractor, I do
recommend a second tractor to do work where the loader is not
required. You can pick them up prettier cheap. So why not have
more than one?

Dell (WA) · Jan 20, 2015

mauditfou.......umm......you do know the difference between 8N's and Jubalee's don't you? 8N's have a flathead engine and Jubilees have OHV engine and "cyclops" hood. The Jubie has a 4"-LOOoonger wheelbase and you need to connect the loader to the AXLES fer the strength to PUSH with. Some loaders tap off'n the weak sister 3-point hydraulic pump. Good FEL's hydraulics are connected to the front crankshaft pulley with a spline'd coupler. The hydraulic fluid is "stored" in parts of the FEL frame tubes. Me? when I need FEL work, I go rent a yammabottadeer ...or... hire my professional back-hoe neighbor down the street. He sooooo FAST and sooooo SMOOTH. ......the amazed Dell

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