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Topic: Front End Loader

Posted By: Brian G. NY
Subject: Front End Loader
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2010 at 1:32pm

Coupla questions.

#1 Was there an A-C Model 170 front end loader?

#2 If so, was it built by New Idea?

I have a loader that came on a WD-45 I bought several years ago.

It seems a little big for a WD-45 and it was "cobbed" to fit it.

The main lift arms have a tag that has been painted over several times

which says Allis-Chalmers with what appears to be model 170.

The frame which bolts to the tractor has a plate that says New Idea

Model 506, Lot #ML-113, Ser. # 681.

Are these supposed to go together or is it more likely that someone combined parts from the two to make one?

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: Chris/CT
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2010 at 2:22pm

Model 170 looks to be built by AC for the D-17 tractor. Around 1968+/_.Model and serial number on RH Frame member "Model 170-XXXX. Post pictures of frame for ID?

Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2010 at 5:56pm

Well, I've come to the conclusion that the loader arms are New Idea and the frame that bolts to the tractor is A-C; I had that reversed in my original post. This should be a good match for the D-17 I picked up this past winter.

Altho the seller "threw in" a New Idea loader that he had used on the D-17, I believe

this one is built much more ruggedly.

I will attempt to send pictures later.

Posted By: fixer1958
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2010 at 8:15pm

Would have to see a pic because I am putting a #170 on mine and the main frame on the tractor fit like a glove. Looks decent also. The part that hangs off the axle is questionable, but that can be changed.