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Chip F

01-31-2000 16:53:55




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I have the opportunity to purchase a loader for my MF 35 Diesel. The loader has only one cylinder and one arm. The arm is to one side of the tractor and has a trip bucket. Anyone had any experience with one of these? The owner refered to it as a "one armed bandit"




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ChipF

02-08-2000 06:24:57




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
I would like to thank all the people who responded to my request for info. The loader is a Ford product and the guy only wants $50.00 for it. I may not be able to make it work but I know some people at work who have Ford Tractors and they may be able to use it.

Thanks to All ,

Chip



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David

02-02-2000 18:43:14




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
I am pretty certain that the "one-Arm bandit" refers to a Ford 711 or 722 loader, 711 with a trip bucket and 722 with a front pump and hydraulic dump. I just traded one to a friend and I can tell you that it sure wouldn't fit a Massey without major modification - I would try to find an Massey-Ferguson F22 or F26 loader instead.



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Bill OH

02-02-2000 08:13:41




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
A neighbor used one on a Ford (not sure of the model but was in the 600 to 800 series). Worked quite well and was very strong. Easy to get on and off the tractor on the "non-arm" side vs. the two arm type that was available at that time. His had the power up/ gravity down system and a hand tripped bucket. We moved lots of manure with it!



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Tim H

02-01-2000 15:37:38




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
Don't let the fact that it has only one arm scare you off. If it will fit your tractor, perform the work you require, and the price its right, go for it.

Ford made a "one arm bandit" back in the 50's or 60's. I think it was a model 711. I have heard several folks say those were sturdy loaders.

If the one you are looking at is a Ford 711, you may want to post a message on the Ford Forum. I bet those Ford folks can tell you if it is good or not.

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B.C.

02-01-2000 11:07:49




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
It seems like I've seen loaders like what you've described on some of the older Fords, built back in the 50's. The whole tractor was offset a bit, and a single large tube made up the main loader boom. So the center of the load from the bucket wound up centered or nearly centered on the tractor, which is what you would want.

But none of that would apply to the MF 35's I know about. I suggest you save your money and get a decent 2 arm loader.

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paul

02-02-2000 18:33:49




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 Re: Re: One Armed Loader in reply to B.C., 02-01-2000 11:07:49  
The olf Ford model did not use an offset tractor. The one arm was bent to center the bucket on the tractor. I do not know if they fit other tractors tho. I have heard that if you get too wild with them in might be hard on the tractor frame, but then that applies to any loader...

--->Paul



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B.C.

02-03-2000 06:41:22




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 Re: Re: Re: One Armed Loader in reply to paul, 02-02-2000 18:33:49  
Maybe I'm wrong but it still seems like Ford made a few tractors with wide fronts that were kind of offset.

Anyway, no argument that having a bent member is bad idea in compression and bending.

Guess that phrase could be taken any number of ways.

Most of the newer backhoes seem to have mostly straight loader arms.



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paul

02-03-2000 12:44:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: One Armed Loader in reply to B.C., 02-03-2000 06:41:22  
Ford did make some offset tractors, yes.

Didn't need one for the One-armed bandits tho. I think they used normal 100 series tractors?

The loaders look odd, but I hear they are so overbuilt that they could take a pretty good beating. The only concern I've heard is that under certain loading & twisting, you put a lot of stress on one frame rail of your tractor.

But that's a lot of opinion from me, considering I've only ever seen 2 of them in my life, both sitting still. :)

--->Paul

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hay

02-01-2000 07:49:49




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 Re: One Armed Loader in reply to Chip F, 01-31-2000 16:53:55  
unless that "one armed bandit" was the ONLY loader that would fit your tractor, i think i would look for a regular two arm loader. check with your tractor dealer for name brands that will fit your machine.



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