1969 ford 2000 loader question??

Robertc1234 · Nov 23, 2016

Hi I am looking for a little help in this form I just purchased a 1969 Ford 2000 tractor it currently does not have a loader on the front I am looking at purchasing a loader how do I know if it will fit I know someone that is selling one off of a ford 3000 is it the same loader ?

Destroked 450 · Nov 23, 2016

2000 and 3000 use the same loader mounts, make sure you get the mounts with the loader, mounts for some of the older loaders are no longer available.

Ultradog MN · Nov 23, 2016

For all intents and purposes, a 3000 and
1965-75 3 cylinder 2000 are identical
machines. Exact same dimensions, almost the
same options, etc.
So yes, a loader from a 3000 is a direct
bolt-on swap onto your 2000.
That said, you do know that a loader will
make a clumsy behemoth out of that otherwise
nimble little tractor don't you?
If you need a loader more than 50% of the
time I would consider putting one on it - IF
you have power steering. If you need a
loader less than that amount or don't have
PS I would suggest you buy a rear scoop and
a boom pole which go on the 3 point and rent
a skid steer for the times you really need a
loader for ground engagement type work.
If I could have only one tractor - Only One
- it definately would NOT have a loader on
it.
Good luck and welcome to Yedterday's
Tractors

Robertc1234 · Nov 23, 2016

Yes I will be using the loader more than 50% of the time and I do have power steering. What mounts are you referring to so I know to get them with the loader? I heard the 3000 tractor has square axles and 2000 has round I do not know if this is true but if it is would that affect mounting the loader on my tractor? Where does the loader mount to on the tractor?

oldtanker · Nov 23, 2016

Man you got lucky. UD is one of the resident experts on the Ford tractors!

The loader mounts are the pieces that attach to the tractor itself and then attach to the loader. Basically they adapt a loader to a tractor. Most loaders are not actually made by the tractor manufacturers and are instead made by a 3rd party. The 3rd party designed a loader to fit a size class tractor then designed mounts for different brand tractors in the same size class.

Be aware that most farm tractors make pretty poor digging machines. They are just not designed for that. If you look the loaders are not all that strong either. You can go and find many loaders that have welds all over them from being abused. Abused here meaning being used for things they were not really designed for. Even on something like a tractor loader backhoe the loader part isn't really intended for digging but rather for moving and scooping loose material.

Rick

Ultradog MN · Nov 23, 2016

There was a bunch of different loaders
made that fit on your tractor. But without
knowing the manufacturer or model we can't
help you much.
Generally though they attach to the rear
axles via the fender bolts and to the
front bolster under the radiator. They may
or may not have brackets in any/all of
those places. They may have braces that
hook to the side of the transmission too.
Yes,
The early 3 cyl 2000s did have round axles
and the 3000s always had square.
Yours is about the time they made the
transition from round to square. Late
2000s had square axles identical to rhe
3000s. Dimensionally though they are the
same so no problems with doing the swap.
This site has a Very Good Ford board.
Lot of very knowledgeable guys there that
can help you if you need it.
Click on the link below to get there.
Rick - thanks.
Ford Board

Robertc1234 · Nov 23, 2016

I am pretty sure it is a Ford loader it looks like it was painted a bunch of times and it is in cosmetically bad shape I do have a couple pictures they are not the best I don't know if that will help determine the model. The tractor I have now has smaller turf tires on it and it is lower to the ground with that affect the loader? will I have to put the original tires on.

Robertc1234 · Nov 23, 2016

Does anyone have a rough idea of what a complete loader is worth I don't want to overpay I know it might be hard to determine a price being that everyone is in different states? he said it comes with the PTO shaft and the adapter that I need to put on my crank pulley and everything is in working order it is just cosmetically bad?

JMS/.MN · Nov 23, 2016

Good info from UD...but if you want to retain some of the "nimbleness", with the loader on...get a quik-tach adapter that lets you easily detach the bucket, leaving the frame on the tractor. Not near as clumsy if you can drop the bucket off.

gene bender · Nov 23, 2016

PTO shaft is on the rear and then a adapter for the crank pulley just what kind of a loader would that be
if it needs two sources to make it work. Somethings funny there

Robertc1234 · Nov 23, 2016

Sorry I called it the wrong name the loader has a pump on the front and it comes with the splined shaft that goes through the tin and slides into the adapter that gets bolted to the crank pulley.

oldtanker · Nov 23, 2016

Robert, lot of loaders were sold with the tractor manufactures name on the loader that were not made by the manufacturer. You can find them for JD, Case, IH, CaseIH, Ford and others. Same is true with a lot of implements. Lot of times the company has or still does buy them and have them badged with their name on it. Don't know if they are still selling em but Cat was selling AGCO tractors a few years back that were painted Cat Yellow and had the Cat badge on them. Think some of the dealers are still in the AG market but now they are sold under the Challenger badge. Still an AGCO tractor.

Rick

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