Loader Easy removal?

[JB Farm]

Hi all, lurker turned member here.

I am looking at buying an L5740HSTC. I am wondering about the loader on them and how easy they are to remove and put back on. The local dealer does not have any loaders on the bigger CUTS so I cant see one, but he said it is a fast process.. I am very familiar with the JD's and how quick they are to go on and off but never messed with a Kubota. I only want the loader on when I need it so it will be on and off a fair amount. Is it quick and easy? As easy as the Deere? It looks like there is some kind of stand that has to be pulled out, correct? That would definitely not be as convenient as the Deere.

Thanks

 

[beppington]

It is very quick & easy. Once you've done it once or twice, you can do it in prob 2 or 3 minutes, with no tools & without breaking a sweat, getting on the ground, anything like that.

 

[Verticaltrx]

I'm not familiar with the loader on that particular model, but I am with the loader on my B3200 as well as our M9540.

If I make every step count I can take the loader off my B3200 in under a minute. About a minute and a half on the M9540. Putting it back on takes just a little longer as I like to clean the fittings off, etc when I reconnect everything. As long as you park on a nice level spot they are very easy to get on and off. Much easier than an implement on the 3pt hitch in fact.

 

[keving]

I agree with the others. Level ground is VERY important...

 

[timswi]

I'm not familiar with the loader on that particular model, but I am with the loader on my B3200 as well as our M9540.

If I make every step count I can take the loader off my B3200 in under a minute. About a minute and a half on the M9540. Putting it back on takes just a little longer as I like to clean the fittings off, etc when I reconnect everything. As long as you park on a nice level spot they are very easy to get on and off. Much easier than an implement on the 3pt hitch in fact.

Yes the loader is much easier than the 3PTH...No fight at all. Minutes to R&R without even thinking about it. I don't have the same model, but I'll bet their even easier now than what is on my '04 BX.

 

[crazyal]

I have the 4240 open station with the same loader. I now can do it in about a minute and only need to get off the tractor twice, once to drop the legs down to support it and a second time to disconnect the hydraulic lines. I can actually pull the pins once I get the weight off them without getting off the tractor (may not be able to do that from a cabbed tractor though). But like others have said level ground hard enough so the feet don't sink in or some plywood/ board under them and it's real easy. You just need to remember to unload any pressure on the QCs by moving the fel lever all around with the engine off.

 

[TripleR]

We have a BX2660, L5030 HSTC and M8540 HDC. I don't have any experience with the John Deere, so I don't know if the Kubota is easier, but as others have said Kubota loaders are very easy. I think nothing of dropping a loader on any of these tractors.

 

[kco]

I remove the loader from my DK35 each week when mowing the lawn or trails. As others mentioned, it is easier than mounting the mowers on the 3 point hitch.

I have a level gravelled area where I dismount the loader. However, I often find that one of the two main pivot pins does not line up perfectly when I remount the loader. If that happens I install the main pin that is properly aligned. Then I use a 2x4 lever to slightly raise the already-pinned side of the bucket, which moves the not-pinned side down into the support. I use a rock under the 2x4 lever to keep it in place so I can install the 2nd main pin.

 

[RobertN]

Totally agree. Having the loader level is the difference between a couple minute removal or installation, and much longer...

My previous Kubota, had an aftermarket loader that took longer to remove/instal, but was still pretty easy. My current New Holland is a 2 minute removal/instal. On a level surface...

Level Surface =
Not Level Surface =

I agree with the others. Level ground is VERY important...

 

[JB Farm]

Thanks for the replies, that was all good info to hear. I didn't want it to be an issue and a deal breaker. I am looking at the Deere 4520/4720 along with the 5740. As far as the loaders go, the Kubota looks built better, heavier, looks as though they have a strut that goes to the back axle. Do most agree it is a tougher loader? It sure is hard to decide between these two tractors.

Thanks again.