45 loader fit on the new ultimate series X758?

[jenkinsph]

I can see adding a loader for light materials such as lawn debris but don't think I would attempt to move full buckets of gravel. Heavy loader use would require more ballast than I would wan't on a mower. I prefer to keep my mower as light as possible to protect the lawn areas.

 

[Gittyup]

I think the X7 series can handle the little loaders that would fit it. After all they can only hold and lift so much. The one thing that might concern me is the front axle. Not sure it's made to take the 900 or so pounds (loader and load). But if just using for mulch and some light work. It's far superior to a wheel barrow and less impactful to the lawn than a bigger tractor.

As for counterweight, you just have to be set up to easily add/remove weights, like with suitcase weights and a weight bracket. I have about 500 lbs hanging on the back of mine. Can easily remove it, if I wanted/needed to.

My conjecture is that JD can't sell enough loaders to justify the engineering and logistics costs associated with mfg. and inventory management to make the loader a break even proposition. If you really need a loader, the 1-series would be a better choice for about the same money. Just doesn't make a lot of sense to sell them both.

 

[markedman1132]

The X758 is roughly the same size as the Simplicity Legacy XL which does have the FEL as an option. I would agree also that JD probably doesn't want to eat into their 1 series sales by offering the FEL with the X700 series.

 

[Dashe]

I have a CTC loader on my x720 and it will handle just about anything that I can fit into the bucket. The trick is to have the right ballast weight in the back, I have about 430 lbs and have the THRV installed. My CTC is the handiest attachment. This weekend I will be moving 15 yards of mulch with it and last Monday I cleared snow using it.

 

[redrhinoman]

I've been doing a little investigating myself. I just bought a John Deere X749 (2011 model year). I'd also like to put a front end loader on. The 45 is the loader made for that tractor series (700 series) but not the X749 (this is another issue). The CTC loader the other members are speaking about - I've inquired about myself. I was able to watch the videos offered on there website and it looks like a very capable loader. They offer an upgrade to their loader which allows it to lift more and I believe cycle faster. Their loader is also manufactured to follow the contour of the X series tractors up to 2011 - 2012. The new John Deere 700 series is no longer the ultimate or select series but they are called the "Signature" series. From what I've read, the signature series may have a thinner steel frame with added supports (more steel) at points of interest (where load bearing strength is critical). Their loader looks good (it is powder coated John Deere green, line bored which means all holes should line up for a simple install). I believe it is worth taking a look at via the internet and the company is more than willing to take questions and get back to you with answers to those questions (they did for me).
This is their website www.compacttactorsandcomponents.com. Their email with questions is CTCllc@msn.com
You can go there and look at all their info and you can reach out to them.
Hope this helps you.
redrhinoman

 

[jenkinsph]

I've been doing a little investigating myself. I just bought a John Deere X749 (2011 model year). I'd also like to put a front end loader on. The 45 is the loader made for that tractor series (700 series) but not the X749 (this is another issue). The CTC loader the other members are speaking about - I've inquired about myself. I was able to watch the videos offered on there website and it looks like a very capable loader. They offer an upgrade to their loader which allows it to lift more and I believe cycle faster. Their loader is also manufactured to follow the contour of the X series tractors up to 2011 - 2012. The new John Deere 700 series is no longer the ultimate or select series but they are called the "Signature" series. From what I've read, the signature series may have a thinner steel frame with added supports (more steel) at points of interest (where load bearing strength is critical). Their loader looks good (it is powder coated John Deere green, line bored which means all holes should line up for a simple install). I believe it is worth taking a look at via the internet and the company is more than willing to take questions and get back to you with answers to those questions (they did for me).
This is their website www.compacttactorsandcomponents.com. Their email with questions is CTCllc@msn.com
You can go there and look at all their info and you can reach out to them.
Hope this helps you.
redrhinoman[/QUOTE]


I suspect the reason that Deere doesn't wan't to sell the 45 fel on the x749 is liability related. Since the 4ws can turn rather quickly a high load might upset the tractor, if you are aware of this and careful then no reason you can't make them work for you.

This morning I have to go out with a helper and load about 20 yards of pine needles into my dump trailer by hand. Not having my tlb close enough to the site this is a case where a fel on my 749 would be handy to have.

 

[Dashe]

I can't say enough good things about the experience I had purchasing my CTC loader for my x720. It shipped early, was easy to assemble and works great. It is a great labor saver. The cost of the CTC is almost the same as the 45 when you consider that you need to purchase the THRV.