Massey 3120 front lift arms

[Universe]

Hi all,
decided it's time to install a used front lift. It's from something else, so brackets to be made/modified.
Should the side rails go back as far as the cab mounts? or is it sufficient just picking up the front side mounts.
If it makes any difference, possibly thinking to fit a loader at some point, which also probably won't have the correct brackets...
Appreciate any photos of similar installs, PM if needs be.

 

[Nearly]

@masseybreaker

Needs to go as far back as possible. You'll always lift more than you expect.
Fit a gas accumulator (shock absorber) in the line somewhere for 'softride'

 

[GFA]

What you lifting on the front I would be going back to the cab at least most I've fitted went right to the back axle. I've seen them crack the engine block where the front casting bolts on when used with a front press due to flexing.

 

[Universe]

Thanks for that gents. It will have a couple of round bales on..., full length it is then.

 

[Universe]

Yes, was planning for an accumulator.

 

[Wellytrack]

Personally I Wouldn't lift two silage bales with it. One would be plenty imo.

Your choice though.

 

[Universe]

Sorry, just bringing in haylege bales.

 

[Bumble Bee]

Maybe fit a push bar underneath if you are lifting a heavy weight.
We used to have a 3120 with a 4m combi and simple Farm Force front press and snapped the tractor in half. It didn't snap at the clutch housing but diagonally across the join where the rear diff housing bolted to the main gearbox!

 

[Universe]

Gulp... definitely getting some full length steel through/under it

 

[fredf]

What you lifting on the front I would be going back to the cab at least most I've fitted went right to the back axle. I've seen them crack the engine block where the front casting bolts on when used with a front press due to flexing.

Yes, they do crack engine blocks had an MF 7480 Perkins 2 years ago ended up with a recon. engine in an 04 tractor.

 

[Wellytrack]

Yes, they do crack engine blocks had an MF 7480 Perkins 2 years ago ended up with a recon. engine in an 04 tractor.

Do you still have the tractor?

 

[fredf]

Yes, he is still using the tractor it is on day 2 of buck raking today it was a broken ram that caused the block to crack lifting from 1 side.


Tom