Derrick In NY
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Just wondering how well a loader works on a Super A?
I would probably just use it for light work like moving manure and dirt.
I would probably just use it for light work like moving manure and dirt.
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For day to day (continuous) not recommended. I have a Super A with loader which is a "hobby tractor". The front axle has an issue caused by the weight, and the steering box is loose as a goose, again from the weight. Your best bet is to look for another in my opinion, although have said that, I do enjoy having a loader.
If however I was looking for a tractor, to use with a loader, this wouldn't be it.
If however I was looking for a tractor, to use with a loader, this wouldn't be it.
Anonymous-0
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I got rid of mine. My yard it pretty hilly and I was constantly concerned of where my center of gravity was. Short axle on one side and the operator positioned to the right of the loader. Too much stress for me. Plus I have other loaders I can use.
K-Mo
K-Mo
Red Dave
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It can be done, not at all unusual. You must keep in mind all the usual safety reminders that apply to all loader tractors such as keep the load low, stay on level ground, use wheel weights and counter weight, etc.
And use it with some common sense; it will never be a bulldozer. But it can be fine for light duty work. We had a loader on a BN. It was primarily for manure work, but it would do other things too.
And use it with some common sense; it will never be a bulldozer. But it can be fine for light duty work. We had a loader on a BN. It was primarily for manure work, but it would do other things too.
Andy Motteberg
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Yes, I think it would work fine for light work, or a H or M with loader are nice too.
Hugh MacKay
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Derrick: I'm 66, been around tractors and equipment for a lot of years. My first loader experience was in 1950 when my dad bought a new Farmall H and 31 loader, next was a Farmall 300 with 33A loader, next was a Cockshutt 540 with a wagner loader and finally a Farmall 560 with a 2000 loader.
Then in 1972, I did the unthinkable, bought a new Case 1737 skid loader, and in 1976 I bought a second skid loader, and packed the 2000 loader off the 560 away in a shed. Since that time I've never had a loader on a farm tractor. I will not buy a used tractor that has had a loader on it. The engine should always be on opposite end of machine from loader. If that be the case, 1/2 the horsepower will do the same work.
I've owned 3 Farmall Super A, 2 Farmall 130 and a 140. Personally I think cultivators or a front blade is all the weight one should place on that light front end. These little tractors were and still are cultivator tractors. About all the engineering that ever went into farm tractor loaders was customer demand. One exception Ford/Versatile/ NH.
Then in 1972, I did the unthinkable, bought a new Case 1737 skid loader, and in 1976 I bought a second skid loader, and packed the 2000 loader off the 560 away in a shed. Since that time I've never had a loader on a farm tractor. I will not buy a used tractor that has had a loader on it. The engine should always be on opposite end of machine from loader. If that be the case, 1/2 the horsepower will do the same work.
I've owned 3 Farmall Super A, 2 Farmall 130 and a 140. Personally I think cultivators or a front blade is all the weight one should place on that light front end. These little tractors were and still are cultivator tractors. About all the engineering that ever went into farm tractor loaders was customer demand. One exception Ford/Versatile/ NH.
I restored Dad"s 48 SA several years ago and repaired several items that were worn or broken because of using a manure loader (Twin-Draulic) on it over the years - the worst of which was the front axle broken at the pivot pin. A year later I restored the loader and put it on for show (search in photo section and you"ll see a picture of it). Man what a load it put on that little tractor and hard to steer too. Besides, it was a bear! to mount. It was interesting to see at the shows especially pulling my manure spreader, but I took it off! SA"s were simply not made for that much load on the front end.
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