ARK of a DIVER

[HorseFixer 2,013]

The wait is over and I finally came across an ARK for a Great price. This will be mounted on a 520-H that I have. It looks like that tractor will be going under the knife same as the Snow Chucker. Complete tear down and rebuild.

[MalMac 1,332]

Congradulations Duke, I remember when I captured mine.  I am sure you will give it the going over and will be first class when finished. Would not surprize me to see a digital weight scale like the big loaders have to see how much your picking up.

[elliot ness 1,916]

Great score. Love the arks. Can't wait to see it mounted. The 520's are a good machine for a loader with the 1 in. spindle's and the swept foreword axles. and the 20hp Onan. You will enjoy it very much. Just a tip, over inflate your front tires it makes it steer even easier, and put less stress on the steering gears. I  found this out years ago, and put thrust bearing under the axles it's a big help in relieving stress.

[AMC RULES 37,196]

Thing will look brand new in no time.   

[JC 1965 1,532]

Great find Duke.Looks like a really nice loader, congrats and thanks for sharing.   

[stevasaurus 23,279]

Bucket rides for MJ. 

[roadapples 6,983]

Don`t see a base frame but I`m sure that won`t be a problem for you after seeing some of your other projects. Great find. Will be following along.

[PaulC 342]

looks to be in good shape besides paint. Loaders are awesome I hope to get my hands on for a wheel horse one day. And man that 417-a looks beautiful from what I can see!!!. I picked up 2 in a deal that need some major TLC I sure wish I could get them looking like yours.

[953 nut 60,013]

                  Be sure to share blow by blow coverage of the project,              

[boovuc 1,090]

Way to go, Duke! Glad you found one and it looks in pretty nice shape!
Mine is on a 520 also.

 

[Wheel-N-It 2,976]

Looks great Bob!!! Glad you found a nice one. I know when you are finished with the loader it will be every bit as first class as the rest of your prized tractors!

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Congradulations Duke, I remember when I captured mine.  I am sure you will give it the going over and will be first class when finished. Would not surprize me to see a digital weight scale like the big loaders have to see how much your picking up.

Thanks Tim!

 Just a tip, over inflate your front tires it makes it steer even easier, and put less stress on the steering gears. I  found this out years ago, and put thrust bearing under the axles it's a big help in relieving stress.

Yep learned that myself With The Snow Chucker I run Tri Ribs From Miller Tire this will be my third set!

Thing will look brand new in no time.   

Thanks Craig!

Great find Duke.Looks like a really nice loader, congrats and thanks for sharing.   

Thanks JC!

Bucket rides for MJ. 

I told her and she said NO!

Don`t see a base frame but I`m sure that won`t be a problem for you after seeing some of your other projects. Great find. Will be following along.

  

looks to be in good shape besides paint. Loaders are awesome I hope to get my hands on for a wheel horse one day. And man that 417-a looks beautiful from what I can see!!!. I picked up 2 in a deal that need some major TLC I sure wish I could get them looking like yours.

Thanks Paul, The 417 looks pretty good but not a show tractor, It really just needs Hood, Seat Pan, Side Covers painted an New Decals other than that its a keeper

                  Be sure to share blow by blow coverage of the project,              

Will do Rich

 

Way to go, Duke! Glad you found one and it looks in pretty nice shape!
Mine is on a 520 also.
 

 

Mike nice machine you have!

Looks great Bob!!! Glad you found a nice one. I know when you are finished with the loader it will be every bit as first class as the rest of your prized tractors!

Thanks Bro.