hydraulic problem

[skidz]

hi all new to the page and a little stuck with my fordson new major mk2 1957 its got a front loader on goes up and down when empty rear linkage goes up and down but once a bit of weight gets in bucket it will lift it about 2-3 inches and wont go no higher what could problem be there is no leaks of hydraulics anywere all intact thanks jordan

[Gman]

Welcome Jordan. You have found a great site for help on fordsons. With no external leaks then it could be the seal, cracked pump like I had or maybe a good cleaning of filter. Others on here know a lot more then I but look up my post on this subject and it may help some. Good luck.

[Brian]

Try chaining the lift arms so they only come up about half way. If they come to the top of their travel the unload valve dumps the oil to sump and the loader will not lift,

[Brian]

Try chaining the lift arms so they only come up about half way. If they come to the top of their travel the unload valve dumps the oil to sump and the loader will not lift,