elliot ness 1,916 #1 Posted November 10, 2015 Just got finished with this jewel, 1979 MF 1855 with and ark 550 loader, all new lines, new controls, and new pump. and a complete paint job, enjoy the pictures. I also have a dozer blade for this and a 48in. tiller, and a 55in.rear discharge deck. Oh I also built the bucket . hope you enjoy the pictures . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #2 Posted November 10, 2015 Very nice job! What a beautiful M F 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #3 Posted November 10, 2015 Mighty fine looking machine.Thanks for the photos.I need a new bucket for my 550...any tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #4 Posted November 10, 2015 I wish Toro could have managed longer and done more with the "xi"s! How hard would it have been to add a 3 point and more hydraulics?Oh yeah! I forgot! My Power King has both! I got to get it my overhauled Kohler back in her and quit looking at other tractors!Oh! Really nice machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #5 Posted November 11, 2015 Mighty fine looking machine.Thanks for the photos.I need a new bucket for my 550...any tips? Yes after building over a dozen buckets, I can give you my 2 cent's worth, go to the metal shop and by scrap new pieces , when making the 45 Degree, angles take a grinder and grind almost all the way through the sheet of steal, and then bend it to your desired angle, the same applies for the 90 deg. bends, then weld the grinded edge up and presto top ,back, and bottom, with out much effort. the ends just set a piece on and tack it, then grind it from top to bottom following the line of said angle. I use 1/8 steel and 3/8 for the cutting edge and bottom runners. I like to make the buckets as narrow as possible and a bit deeper then most store bought ones, this make fro easier to get around in tight spots and still have a full bucket of what ever. The last time I went to the steel store I bought 16 pieces of 1/8 in. 24x42 for 40 dollars, this is enough steel to make at least 4 buckets. { not counting the cutting edges or the bottom runners, but I look for scrap steel for them also. Hope this helps. I should make a pictorial for my next bucket and loader . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #6 Posted November 11, 2015 I always enjoy seeing your projects, and commend you on your ability to fabricate! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #7 Posted November 13, 2015 Looks great! You did a nice job. A backsaver for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #8 Posted November 17, 2015 I love it!!! You have no idea how bad I want that tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
