Massey Ferguson 35 Utility Backhoe???

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romulus13

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Massey 35 utility diesel and a Ferguson TO 30 gas
Good Morning, I am wondering if there is such thing as too large of a backhoe to install on 35 utility tractor. I bought an older backhoe and talked with some friends about putting it on and they seem to think it is to large and would put a strain on the tractor. There is no model or serial # on backhoe. it does appear larger that the 185 backhoe that is compatible with this tractor. How big is too big? The guy who sold me the tractor thinks it weighs 2 tons. I can weld something to make it work but how can I be sure it won't tear the tractor up? anyone had a similar experience???
 
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Hi Romulus, you have done the smart thing by asking experienced guys here first. There's much more to fitting a backhoe than just bolting it on or attaching the links. Stand back and take a minute to look at the tractor, the backhoe you intend fitting, and consider whether you have ever seen such a combination before. THEN .... look at other machines of that era and notice how much re-inforcing framing they have - this is important. The tractor, as great as it was for its time, was designed as an agricultural machine. Adding loaders and backhoes to them puts not just a huge amount of additional and overhanging weight, but unusual and unintended forces for which they were never intended to cope with, unless they were strengthened.
It would also help you to do a little looking at original earth-moving machinery - search for MF 20/30/40/50s with backhoes for sale - you will then understand what I'm saying. I have a MF40 industrial with only a loader, but its frame rails reach right to the rear axles. The whole machine overall is stronger and heavier - that's how MF built them.
No-one is saying you cannot do this, just don't overload it before you begin to work. One more point: If you opt for a 3PT mounted hoe, DON'T use the top link mount, use the triple-holes below it, on the transmission case. They are there for heavy implements and forces.
Feel free to upload some pics, and ask more questions ... we're an enthusiastic bunch!
 

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