Turned Around Tractor Easily Handles Loader

Turned Around Tractor Easily Handles Loader TRACTORS Made-It-Myself 4-6-7 John Moellering of Grinnell, Kansas mounted his Dual tractor loader on a turned-around International M tractor to get more maneuverability in mud and snow. He turned the rear end ring gear around so the tractor runs backward. "This way, you carry the weight on the big drive tires. It really works great in mud and snow," says Moellering. The unit is powered by a 238 V8 Chevrolet engine and a 2speed Power-Glide automatic transmission. They're mounted in a homemade, heavy-duty frame. He also built a cab with a heater to make winter operation more comfortable. For the loader, new mounting brackets had to be built to allow Moellering to attach the loader to the back of the tractor. He uses a 6-ft. bucket, or a 12-ft. hay basket with grapple fork, on the loader. Moellering says he especially likes the loader for moving snow, and for loading big round hay bales. He says he's driven as fast as 25 mph with his turnedaround loader without any problems. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, John Moellering, Rt. 1, Grinnell, Kan. 67738 (ph 913 824-3456).

To read the rest of this story, download this issue below or click here to register with your account number.