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New kid with a Super 55

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Pete Pryor

04-05-1999 21:57:05




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I've just bought my first tractor, a Super 55 Diesel. Now (Naturally) I'm looking for implements. I've looked over the board and saw very little as to loaders for the 55. Can someone let me know of the easiest loader to put on a 55? or at least one that will fit!

Pete Pryor in Post Falls Idaho




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Bob Skurka

04-07-1999 05:37:32




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 Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Pete Pryor, 04-05-1999 21:57:05  
Go to the website www.paulsonloaders.com Paulson Loaders makes a LIGHTWEIGHT loader that was designed to be used on small utility tractors like the 8N, Jubilee and, of course, our beloved Oliver Super 55. I also have a diesel Super 55 and do not have a front end loader on it. I have gotten too much feedback from people who said the steering mechanism is simply not strong enough to support the heavy weight of a loader with payload...but I hear the same thing about problems with old Ford tractors too! The one common denominator seems to be people putting too much weight over the front of the tractor. The Paulson Lightweight is physically smaller than any other loader I found, and it has minimal hydraulics which helps keep the weight down, and it has a fairly small lift capacity. . .which will save your steering box mechanism from excessive wear. . . plus, they are inexpensive (about $1500 NEW). Like I said, I do not own one, but I looked into a bunch of them last year, if I were to buy one, this is the one I'd put on my Super 55. Also, make sure you have 1 or 3 rib tractor tires on the front of your Super 55, some people have light truck tires or turf tires on the front, these also add more resistance to your steering box. The combination of high resistance tires and a loader will be fatal to your steering box.

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Paul STanley

04-06-1999 22:13:26




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 Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Pete Pryor, 04-05-1999 21:57:05  
Do you really need a front end loader? I have a 3 point scoop bucket that works great and is safe too!..... ..... ..... .....



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Pete Pryor

04-07-1999 01:22:58




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 Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Paul STanley, 04-06-1999 22:13:26  

A friend of mine mentioned a rig like that, but how do you put rocks into a trailer for hauling?
Pete Pryor



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Paul Stanley

04-07-1999 20:03:09




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 Re: Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Pete Pryor, 04-07-1999 01:22:58  
One at a time!!!!! All kidding aside that is the only thing you can't do, is lift higher than the 3 point can go. I have seen hydraulic buckets that mount on the 3 point that lift. Sort of like a backhoe but with the bucket actuated the other way. The problem with putting the front end loader on the Super 55 without power is, you will be able to lift the front end of the tractor with the arms you'll build up and you will need to, to replace the front spindles and steering box as mentioned before. I have been told by many not to bother unless you have power steerin

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Pete Pryor

04-07-1999 21:53:28




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Paul Stanley, 04-07-1999 20:03:09  
I haven't checked out the[power steering yet, except that it does steer easily. I especially bought an older tractor to clear the rocks out. Pardon the way I think but, I'd rather sacrifice a $2000 tractor than a $8000 tractor.



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Bob Skurka

04-08-1999 13:23:24




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Pete Pryor, 04-07-1999 21:53:28  
There is nothing wrong with your logic. The reality is most of us owners of Olivers are collector types. Some drive pristene tractors in parades, other, like me have a working restoration that is close to original but not perfect. Speaking in general terms only, we try not to "sacrifice" our tractors. On the other hand, your desire to put a front end loader on the tractor is a necessity because of how you plan to use it. DO IT, but understand that ANY old tractor is not quite as capable as a new machine built to run a front loader. I would never recommend against getting a front end loader, but I as I looked into it, I would recommend getting a smaller unit for your Oliver. (Ditto any small Ford, Case, Massy, etc.) I am still considering a front loader, if I buy one it will be a lightweight unit. I'd prefer a big heavy unit with lots of capacity, but I'm a realist.

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Pete Pryor

04-09-1999 17:33:12




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Bob Skurka, 04-08-1999 13:23:24  
I "plan" to get as small a bucket (Or net) as i can. At my age, I prefer to do a little work for a long time. I think the tractor and I will both last longer. Pete



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Scott F

04-08-1999 15:25:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Bob Skurka, 04-08-1999 13:23:24  
I agree that most Oliver owners are collectors or at least admirers. There is an old saying that says if you are not an Oliver collector when you buy your first Oliver you will be after you buy one.



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jeff

04-06-1999 06:45:48




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 Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to Pete Pryor, 04-05-1999 21:57:05  
i had a massy- furg. that went on very easy.
BUT without power steering it was a chore to use
the tractor had plenty of power but i wore out both spindles and the center pivot joint in two years. and i kept everything well greased. my advice get the lightest one you can that will do the job. ps most you will find will have their own pump that drives off the front pulley through
the crank start hole.

good luck jeff

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Pete Pryor

04-07-1999 21:55:03




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 Re: Re: New kid with a Super 55 in reply to jeff, 04-06-1999 06:45:48  

Thanks for the heads up.



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