Hydraulic unit on an O'??

#1 03-11-2011, 12:38 AM

Has anyone ever heard of or seen a hydraulic lift on an Original?? I'm contimplating doing such a thing and was wandering how feasible it is

I know I'd have to swap out the flywheel pulley for a NF one so the unit can be powered and fabricate/drill holes in frame to mount. I can't find any pics of an O' with it and was wandering if it's ever been done? Has to have been

ihnick · #2 03-11-2011, 01:21 AM

I think I saw one on the other forums. If I recall it was on that one original with the m&w 9 speed. Either that or the same guys other original

Methos · #3 03-11-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ihnick

I think I saw one on the other forums. If I recall it was on that one original with the m&w 9 speed. Either that or the same guys other original

You just got him side tracked!

Jude has a weakness for M&W

CCdude · #4 03-11-2011, 09:35 AM

This pic was taken from another forum, but yes it can be done. I think I remember seeing something about the pulley on the pump being a smaller diameter due to clearance issues.

#5 03-11-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Methos

You just got him side tracked!

Jude has a weakness for M&W

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Originally Posted by CCdude

This pic was taken from another forum, but yes it can be done. I think I remember seeing something about the pulley on the pump being a smaller diameter due to clearance issues.

Side tracked from what? Oh ya, hydro unit

Thanks CCdude! I knew it had to have been done before, now just need to decide whether or not to do it

Or just take the easier road and mount it on the 71 or 124.

litlmikeyl · #6 03-11-2011, 06:32 PM

Sounds like its worth a good try, if for nothing else but to try & make it work. The benefits of getting the hyd. lift to work on the O sure would make the tractor more enjoyable to use whenever you use it. Not only would it be cool due to its rarity in completion, but it would be a great excuse for more seat time plus the added safety from injury that comes from moving heavy objects (read: heavy attachments) both in lifting & rotating.

_DX3_ · #7 03-11-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sminkey

..... now just need to decide whether or not to do it

Or just take the easier road and mount it on the 71 or 124.

Why not work on putting a hrydo lift on all three!!

darkminion_17 · #8 03-11-2011, 09:40 PM

yes I have seen 2

#9 03-11-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by darkminion_17

yes I have seen 2

I've done some diggin around and found some threads and pics of O' with hydro

Think I'm gonna go for it

samspops · #10 03-12-2011, 06:41 PM

OK sminky how about sharing the threads? i had hydro mocked up on an "O" that i had in '80. it wasnt as sanatary as i would have now, but it was a power steering pump from a japanese car, and a square gas tank from a briggs for a fluid reservoir. it was all mounted behind the grille housing and just under the hood. i used it to raise and lower a homade 3 point, similar to the one sears had at the time. it was slow, but worked until i had brain damage and sold it.