Good sub $10,000 or less tractor loader combo

Jegs · Sep 30, 2020

Hey guys I value the knowledge here and appreciate the things I’ve learned from all of you on this board. I’m just starting to look for a solid tractor loader setup.

I would only use it for the loader as I have a 48 8N that I use for other stuff. I would use it for pushing snow, light digging and hauling stuff.

As always I appreciate the input.
Phil

Blackhole49 · Oct 1, 2020

Should be able to get a nice 70's industrial Ford or Case loader for that kind of money. Even a respectable TBL.

Bruce from Can. · Oct 1, 2020

There are plenty of IH 584 tractors with loaders on the market with loaders for under 10 Grand. My brother bought one two years ago for $5,900.00. These are tractors built in the early 1980’s and have decent hydraulic power , smooth steering, and ability to start in cool weather.

Tx Jim · Oct 1, 2020

I've seen some later model tractors/FEL for sale for $10,000 & under, One just have to do some research. I sold a JD 2040/FEL a few months back for $5200

Steve in IL · Oct 1, 2020

Try to find something with 4wd. 2wd tractors with loaders can really struggle to get any traction, especially when the bucket is loaded.

Mike M · Oct 1, 2020

I agree for that money you could find a decent industrial tractor loader backhoe combo. and do anything you could possibly get into.

David G · Oct 1, 2020

Get an 80s vintage Ford

Tx Jim · Oct 1, 2020

(quoted from post at 06:02:58 10/01/20) Try to find something with 4wd. 2wd tractors with loaders can really struggle to get any traction, especially when the bucket is loaded.

The mind set for the need of MFWD option to successfully operate a FEL makes me wonder how the human race SURVIVED without starving before the MFWD became so readily available.

Counterbalance weight on 3 pt hitch will do wonders to offset the need for MFWD

The option of MFWD will drastically lower the number of tractors under $I0K available for sale.

I have a 70HP tractor with MFWD that's handled several thousand 4X5.5 rd bales that I've owned for 8 yrs that I've utilized MFWD about 8 times(once a yr) when it's been very muddy but I'm a flatlander.

Traditional Farmer · Oct 1, 2020

Agree 100%,I live next to the Blue Ridge mts and get a long just fine with 2WD tractors with loaders on them.Older tractors especially with heavy rears plus
fluid and wheel weights will do fine.Of course the operator is key to any machine's capabilities.

Farmer Rock · Oct 1, 2020

If I had $10,000 for a loader,I would buy a case 580 loader backhoe,or a skip loader.both can be had under $10,000 but the backhoe will give you unbelievable traction with all that weight,not to mention all uses you didn't even know you needed a backhoe for.the case 580 is the Pete 379 of backhoes,you can't go wrong.

Rock

Bruce from Can. · Oct 1, 2020

It really depends on work you need to get done, and
conditions you have to work in. Where I live, we get
harsh winter, and the ground from November
through March can be snow covered or not , frozen
solid, or just frozen enough to carry you till you
break through. Tractor tires don’t grip well on
frozen ground, but tire chains will help with traction.
As I have to travel paved roads between farms
during winter months, tire chains are not the best
rig. 2wd loader tractor is perfect for most jobs, but a
4wd tractor will do most every job in all conditions,
but you may not have the need for the additional
cost and maintenance of 4wd. And a front axle
rebuild on a 4wd tractor can bring tears to your
eyes.

DeltaSteve · Oct 1, 2020

That is an impossible question. You will get as many answers as people posting on here.there are a lot of good tractors with loaders out there. I think about any of the modern MFGers will have good stuff. Most importantly make sure you have a good local dealer close.Look more at overall condition,hours...Look at high wear places,like drawbar hole,3 pointjoints,front end slop,signs of abuse.....Here,Kubota is extremely popular.They sell about as many as all the rest combined. JD and Massey and then Ford/Newholand.So,look at several differnt makes/ models,decide which one 'fits' you the best.What is good for me may not be good for you.

JK-NY · Oct 1, 2020

How big of a tractor do you want/need? Compact, 30-50 hp , 50-80 hp, or larger farm tractor? Gas or diesel? There are a lot of good choices , if you narrow down what you want you will get better answers. In general I would recommend something with power steering , whatever size you want.

Steve in IL · Oct 1, 2020

Agree Jim, But... After owning a MFWD loader tractor, most will never go back. There are likely many features of more modern tractors that once we get used to, we "can't live without" (though I know we
actually can). Perhaps you operate your loader tractor different from me, but I tend to engage the front axle a lot. With that said, I will agree that older, larger heavier tractors, with a little added
weight, likely have the beef to create sufficient rear tire traction (like a Deere 4020). But smaller utility tractors will struggle. I have 2 sets of rear tire weights on our Deere 5425, and without MFWD it
can't handle a bucket load of nearly anything (especially in reverse).

DeltaSteve · Oct 1, 2020

For 10,000 you could get a 3020 JD;IH 560,706,Oliver,Allis chalmers..Any of the domestic tractors from the 60s/early 70s should fit the bill. Or if you want older/cheaper,a Farmall M with a Farmhand loader would probably do the jub for 1500 or less. In fact,the last M/F-11 I saw sell brought 700. It had a wide front,too. I have an M/farmhand. I use the crap out of it,almost daily

Jegs · Oct 1, 2020

Thanks for all the input guys, the IH 584 that Bruce mentioned has got my attention, there seem to be a few out there at a reasonable price.

I think it’s a real good looking tractor and doesn’t look too big. I just want one that I can load up with or carry a big round.

tomstractorsandtoys · Oct 1, 2020

For myself it would be a Deere 2510 or 3020 with a loader. I would also recommend a good 2440,2030 or 2020 with a loader. There are some Ford utility tractors that make nice loader tractors. Neighbor has a CaseIH 695 which I have ran a few times that would also be good. Tom

NY 986 · Oct 1, 2020

While a good tractor I question how much parts support they have versus a JD or Ford.

ChasK · Oct 1, 2020

Have you ever considered a skid loader?

buickanddeere · Oct 1, 2020

Depends if the use is on flat dry balmy Texas sand ? Or on hills covered with clay mud or snow .

Tx Jim · Oct 1, 2020

(quoted from post at 12:36:00 10/01/20)
Depends if the use is on flat dry balmy Texas sand ? Or on hills covered with clay mud or snow .

b&d
My genes won't allow me to live on unlevel ground that has a history of regular snow/ice covering.

What type loader tractor did your ancestors utilize before MFWD tractors were introduced?

Keep in mind the $10,000 figure limits tractor purchasing opportunities plus if you'll notice I posted a photo/ad of a used MFWD tractor for under $10K

Jegs · Oct 1, 2020

Hi ChasK, yes I have and I've done some work around the yard with a buddy's but they rip up the ground so bad. Not that I think I would be using it on grass that much but if I do ...

495man · Oct 1, 2020

The mind set for the need of MFWD option to successfully operate a FEL makes me wonder how the human race SURVIVED without starving before the MFWD became so readily available.

Yup, certain survived and still got it done in snow, ice, mud 365 days a year with:

Tire chains
loaded tires
weights
3pt counterweights
careful planning of where to drive
going WAY too fast to keep momentum up
keeping diff lock engaged 99% of the time
carrying partial loads in bucket
getting stuck and unsticking yourself with bucket
getting stuck and being pulled out with another tractor.

Now:

Engage FWA and do what I want.

I still run the chained 2wd loader tractor feeding mainly out of convenience, but when it gets too hard it gets parked and the FWA tractor is used.

Traditional Farmer · Oct 2, 2020

Sounds like driving 2WD tractors needs to be added to the list of disappearing skills along with driving NF tractors,cultivating,cutting hay with a sickle bar mower.

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