I just picked up a clean used Barko 80 that I’m planning to mount on my International 1800. I’ve never tackled a project like this before. is it a pretty tough install? My main hurdle right now is that I don’t have a PTO hookup on the transmission. What other options do I have to get this thing powered up?
installing a Barko 80 loader
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Nice score on a clean Barko 80. Since this is your first mount like this, I’d treat it as a “measure twice, fab once” project and plan for a lot of time on brackets, hose routing, and guarding. Cold weather adds hassle too, brittle hoses and slower hydraulics.
OuroborosDaybreak
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That’s a cool setup, but I’d be cautious here because “how tough” really depends on what Barko 80 package you have and what hydraulics are already on the International. When you say no PTO, is there already an engine driven pump or any live hydraulic circuit on the truck, or is it basically bare. Also is it the 1800 gas or diesel, and what transmission.
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Look it over carefully. A clean used Barko 80? Sometimes all that means is that the seller steam cleaned the hell out of it to hide all the hydraulic leaks and busted hoses.
Have you figured how to set up your outriggers yet? A good set of outriggers is going to cost you a lot of money and it means another hydraulic system to maintain.
@Alan mentioned brackets and hose guarding. I agree. If a hose can rub it will rub and they never break at a convenient time. Carry extra hoses and filters. Valves too.
I don't know how you're going to power the loader but I always liked to over-spec on power, especially if I was going to run a bunch of hydraulics.
Send us some pictures as your project progresses. You're in for quite an adventure.
