Loader Ford 3000 Loader Install

ewilliams3255 · Apr 13, 2016

I don't have rops on the tractor nor did any come with loader.
This is pice that has me confused there are six bolt holes. The two large bolts outside left and right. Do they attach to front of axle support bracket? The other four seem to big to mount to the front.

Soundguy · Apr 13, 2016

Looks lil that piece is for the bolster, pump in front

At least for a 2" picture it does!

ewilliams3255 · Apr 13, 2016

These two bolt holes do they mount on tractor somewhere, or are they just for the loader?

RickB · Apr 13, 2016

The two bolts fasten the bracket to the tractor front bolster. the pump mount is in alignment with the crankshaft. The two holes with no bolts in them are where the loader attaches.

ewilliams3255 · Apr 13, 2016

OK that helps me a lot the bolts that came with it are too big. Can I drill and tap them?

ewilliams3255 · Apr 15, 2016

he bolt that came with the 720 loader are 3/4" the front axle support bracket lines up but holes are to small.

Question can I drill them to fit or will that weaken axle support bracket?

Thanks for your help and time.

Soundguy · Apr 15, 2016

If the holes in the bracket are larger, cut son pipe or make /find bushings, and big flat washers, not wimpy 1/16" ones either

jkluss · Apr 20, 2016

loader for tractor

Looking at this loader, how can I tell if it will fit my 1970 Ford 3000 2WD. Thanks

Mag Craft · Apr 21, 2016

I have a loader on my 1972 Ford 2000. That loader looks identical to the one I have. I believe they came on the Ford 3400.

There is a picture of it on page 3 of this thread.