H-30

[FUTZ]

Eugen suggested that I post my newest (to me) tractor. It’s a Hough (rhymes with rough); H-30.

Hough made front wheel drive loaders. They added down pressure to the boom, but that cause loss of traction. So, Hough made a FWD version. This was the birth of the rubber tires loader. The early ones (like mine) were rear steer. Hough then moved to articulating steer. This design proved best, and has has been copied by every other heavy equipment builder since.

Hough developed a close relationship with IH. I think, IH eventually took over all production. Later IH merged with CASE, so the Hough H-30 is actually a CASE!

Here it is.

[Eugen]

Hope you don't mind @FUTZ me posting this awe inspiring picture of your loader! What an awesome machine you got!

[propane1]

Nice machine. Love to have one.

Noel

[FUTZ]

Sharp eye there Eugen. That picture was just a model. Thought I could fool ya.

The real one does come in handy.

[Harry]

The projects you could do with that piece of equipment and far less time. Oh well! A guy can dream can’t they! Harry

[FUTZ]

“More than one way to skin a cat”. Don’t use straps, just put in bucket.

[Eugen]

Great picture! Gives a real meaning to the phrase go big or go home.

[RoamingGnome]

Great photo @FUTZ