Toro Mower Converted To Loader Tractor

Toro Mower Converted to Loader Tractor TRACTORS Loaders 17-3-8 "We had a Case front-end loader and were looking for a tractor to mount it on. When we spotted a Toro commercial mower tractor at a local dealer, we looked it over closely and decided it might work good on the farm," says James Schlichenmayer, Burlington, Colo. "It has a heavy I-beam front axle and a heavy frame all the way around. It's fitted with a Spicer 70 rear axle with bood heavy brakes, an N-P transmission, and a Perkins 236 diesel engine. The hydraulic pump mounts on the front of the crank-shaft so it's easy to get to. The power steering is also easily accessible. You don't have to split the tractor to put a clutch in or to work on the transmission, like you do with most farm tractors. And you can easily get parts for the transmission, rear axle, starter, alternator, etc., at any parts store or Toro dealership. "The tractor was originally equipped with 7 reel-type mowers and used for mowing state highways. Fitting the loader to it was relatively easy thanks to the straight frame of the Toro. Makes for a compact loader tractor that gets into tight places. We have two sets of hydraulic outlets at the back for pulling implements and one set on the side to power a log splitter. We've been using the tractor for about a year with no problems at all." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, James Schlichenmayer, 553 13th St., Burlington, Colo. 80807 (ph 719 346-8768).

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