706 International and Ford 770 Loader

Tom vertiz · Aug 2, 2013

I have a 706 International and there is a 770 Ford Loader for sale that is a really good deal. I know there will be some fabrication work in order to get it to fit. I am wondering two things, if this loader is to small for my tractor - it comes with a 5 foot bucket and are the arms going to fit around the tractor. The reason I am asking is the loader is about 4 hours from where I live.

cole in mo. · Aug 2, 2013

You need to measure the 706 from the rear end to the front, then find out what the loader measures. Anything can be fabricated, but in some cases, the less the better.

Tom vertiz · Aug 2, 2013

Mainly I am worried about driving the 4 hours just to find out it has no chance of working. I might have to just risk it.

Bruce from Can. · Aug 2, 2013

Ford didn't necessarily build the loader. I have a 7711 Frod loader on my Ford5610 tractor, and the loader was built for Ford by Shwarts manufactoring Ltd.So maybe if you could get the serialnumber of the loader, you could find out from the manufator of the loader if that loader was put on other tractor. Prehaps the diffrent mounting bratkets are still available. Bruce

JD Seller · Aug 2, 2013

The Ford 770 loader was built for a Ford 1600 compact tractor. That Ford 1600 was under 30 HP.
That is the reason it is a "real" good deal. It is a ridged mounted loader without a quick tach bucket. So it would not be a in a lot of demand.

So it would be way to small of a loader for your IH 706.

Just go to Google images and type in Ford 770 loader. There are several good pictures on the first page.

Tom vertiz · Aug 2, 2013

It wouldn't be a problem if it was ridged mounted. My major concern is it is just to small.

Blackhole49 · Aug 3, 2013

Sounds like Seller answered your question.

jm. · Aug 3, 2013

Long story short .. It is not even close.. find a loader that fits. That ford is not big enough to even close to fit.

Tom vertiz · Aug 3, 2013

Thanks for the reply's. I have decided it is not worth it to drive 4 hours.

Tom vertiz · Aug 3, 2013

Thanks JM! I like long stories short. I have found the loader I need andit costs 3000. That seems a little steep to me. I was thinking more in the 1500-2000 area.

JD Seller · Aug 3, 2013

You need to look at what new loaders are selling for. It is not hard to have $10,000 in a new loader now. So that is driving up the used loader market.

If the loader that is correct for your tractor is $3000 and you are looking at incorrect loaders in the $1500-2000 range. You need to take the cost of modifying them and add that to the cost of that loader. Then subtract that from the cost of the correct loader. Then that number averaged over the years of use you think you will get out of the loader. Long way to say for just a little money each year you could have the correct loader for your tractor.

I have seen too many cobbled up loaders on tractors get people hurt or the tractor torn up when the wrong mounts break the tractor.

Tom vertiz · Aug 3, 2013

I agree I would not pay 2000 for a incorrect loader. I would
pay 250 ( the cost of the 770 I was talking about) and modify if
it would work, but the 770 will just not work. I am thinking
about paying in the 1500-2000 for one that is bolt on ready.
The thing is I really don't need a loader now but I don't want to
pass up a good deal if it is there. One thing I have learned is it
is deffinitly worth the investment to do something right the first
time instead of doing it wrong and having to do it again in a
couple of years.

Brad carpenter · Sep 8, 2013

Would you care to let me know where that 770 loader is at? I have a ford 1600 tractor and would love to find a loader without breaking the bank. I am sure it is future than 4 hours from me, but I can only hope.

Pjrl · Apr 6, 2024

Tom vertiz said:
I have a 706 International and there is a 770 Ford Loader for sale that is a really good deal. I know there will be some fabrication work in order to get it to fit. I am wondering two things, if this loader is to small for my tractor - it comes with a 5 foot bucket and are the arms going to fit around the tractor. The reason I am asking is the loader is about 4 hours from where I live.

Do u know anyone selling a 770 loader for ford 1600?

Jim.ME · Apr 6, 2024

Pjrl said:
Do u know anyone selling a 770 loader for ford 1600?

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