How old a tractor would you go if you require a front end loader?

[Learning2Tractor]

I've seen some of the older tractors with a front loader. They look rickety. I don't expect old to look brand new, but since I require a front loader, how old a tractor with a loader would you consider. For the sake of argument, please suppose the tractor itself is in good working condition. Weight capacity doesn't matter a whole lot. I'm only guessing but same 700+ is ok.

In my area, I have dealers for New Holland, Kubota, John Deere, and Yanmar. Atlanta GA area.

Thanks for advice. Like I said. I've seen older loaders, but they don't look sturdy.

Edit: this is for 40hp or less. I need it to move dirt and compost, lots of wood chips. I'm sure I would eventually "cut" in the ground a little here and there but no major excavation. Things like a foot plus of wood chips are, I am hoping, easy to dig up than shovel and wheelbarrow. The chips are from removed trees, so on top of the ground, but they've been there a while. They're kind of difficult to dig up by hand after they are wet and decaying for a year or so.

 

[LouNY]

I've used some very old loaders on 2wd tractors. Some of those only had power up and gravity down with a trip lever for the bucket.
They may look rickety but if not abused they are much better then the alternatives.
You can get loaders on Ford "n" series 2,8, 9. On the old letter Allis Chalmers and IH's the letter and two digit JD's but I sure wouldn't recommend them. Any thing from the 80's on with live hydraulics and power steering will do the job.
Unless you are planning on using it as an excavating tool then at a minimum you need to go industrial.

 

[Fordy20]

1969 4020 with 48 loader or do you need to be older than that?

 

[5030]

I've used some very old loaders on 2wd tractors. Some of those only had power up and gravity down with a trip lever for the bucket.
They may look rickety but if not abused they are much better then the alternatives.
You can get loaders on Ford "n" series 2,8, 9. On the old letter Allis Chalmers and IH's the letter and two digit JD's but I sure wouldn't recommend them. Any thing from the 80's on with live hydraulics and power steering will do the job.
Unless you are planning on using it as an excavating tool then at a minimum you need to go industrial.

Just so long as they have a wide front axle....

 

[K5lwq]

1969 4020 with 48 loader or do you need to be older than that?View attachment 772368

My all time favorite tractor! That one is beautiful!

 

[ovrszd]

If you only need 700lb lift you are looking at a SCUT size tractor. Maybe give us more information as to required tractor size? Thanks.

 

[LouNY]

Just so long as they have a wide front axle....

trying to get a lot of hyped up relies?

And it even has a safety prop

 

[Learning2Tractor]

Just so long as they have a wide front axle....

What do you mean?

 

[Learning2Tractor]

If you only need 700lb lift you are looking at a SCUT size tractor. Maybe give us more information as to required tractor size? Thanks.

Under 40hp. Edited OP also.

 

[Learning2Tractor]

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If you only need 700lb lift you are looking at a SCUT size tractor. Maybe give us more information as to required tractor size? Thanks.

Honestly I don't know what that means, but it was a starting point because I was looking at 40hp or less. I don't think I need or could afford more. Over 1k is better. I was trying to be barebones.