Melroe M200 antique skid loader

I am in NW IA. I have one of the single cylinder wisconsin versions. Mine was sold by Farmhand. Acording to the serial number it was the 7th one Farmhand sold or at least put a SN on.

The Farmhand units had the serial # on the RH drive coverplate. The Melroe units had it on the RH loader support arm or I think some may have had it on the dash. Not all of the Melroe units had SN's. I do have a couple of Original OM's. When I bought one from Melroe all they had was a parts book. Also have some sales lit on the farmhand version.

Have fun with your new toy. They are fun to drive when they are working right. Care needs to be taken though they can get away from you. Also don't expect to move much dirt.

BTW what drive tires does yours have? I would like to find a set of LEE Silent Drive's for mine. One other item to note here is some of those drivers were filled with powdered lead from the factory.

According to Joe Gross who knows quite a bit about these units the proper colors were IH 2150 red with gloss black rims and the engines were painted the appropiate factory color for the engine company. Gray for Wisconsin, green for Onan.

HTH and don't be afraid to drop me a line I would be willing to talk more.

jt

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I have a copy of the original operator's manual. I can't remember how detailed it is, as I haven't looked at it in quite a while.

If I recall, the S.N. MAY be somewhere around the RH loader support, maybe on a LITTLE plate. I'll look tomorrow.

Yes, apparently it should have an Onan engine. Mine has a much more modern Kohler Magnum 18.

I haven't painted it up, and probably won't, as I have lost interest in it. I've been keeping my eyes open for the correct engine, to put in when I sell it, or I may just advertise it the way it is in the spring.