New Owner of an M and some Q's

Another question is, does anyone know where to get a decent priced Live pump for this tractor. Any info on anything for this tractor would be great. Oh also looking for a 3pt. Looking forward to learning from everyone on this site. Thanks Again. Mark

Mark

The "belly pump" is slang for the lift-all name . As far as I know from catalogs a pto pump will put out over 2000 psi and up to 12 gpm . the lift-all is lucky to put out 800 psi and I don't know the gpm but you can assume it's not very high and remember that it uses motor oil as hydraulic fluid . But it'll lift a implement cylinder and lower it just fine , it's a loader that might prove frustrating if it's all hydraulic . The live pump from a 400 fitted on the front of the engine is the way to go but not really worth the money since it'll cost around $1000 when alls said and done . It's cheaper in the long run to wait and find a running 400 or 450 because then ya get everything ya want or need . Have fun with it ! ...Randy

There is no such thing as a "decent priced" hydraulic pump. Used pumps are a crap shoot, and are usually overpriced. Do you really want to risk $300 or more on an unknown quantity, especially since it can't be rebuilt? Even with reassurances from the seller that the pump is good, you never know. They could be lying, or just plain clueless. New pumps will run you at least $600.

The 3pt hitch is a little different. If you're patient, you can occasionally find a used hitch for a decent price. Since these hitches are just pieces of steel welded together, anyone with a welder could rebuild or repair anything that's wrong with a used hitch, so this kind of purchase is much safer.

Good luck with your new tractor, and even though reality isn't as rosy as what you imagined, this is still a fun way to spend lots of money :)