Posted by mkirsch on March 18, 2009 at 10:29:10 from (64.80.108.57):
In Reply to: Loader for model 504 posted by JEmery on March 18, 2009 at 09:42:13:
Depends on the loader, quite frankly.
If you buy a modern quick-attach loader with the brackets for a 504, it's a matter of bolting on a few relatively lightweight brackets, and driving into the loader. The hydraulics of the tractor do all the heavy lifting.
If you buy an older period-correct loader for the 504 with the correct brackets for a 504, then it's a bolt-on affair, but there is a bit of heavy lifting involved to get the major pieces of the loader installed. Bring lots of friends and a large bottle of aspirin.
If you buy a loader that wasn't designed for the 504, you get to figure out how to make it work with a torch and welder. Lots of heavy lifting.
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