70A loader .... and other loader options for 955

[dsmau]

I don't know if you are aware but between the 70A and the 300cx, JD adapted the 420 loader to the 855/955. I am not sure if the 430 is the same geometry but something like this might interest you:
John Deere 430 LOADER FITS 4005 OR 990 Tractor Loaders - John Deere MachineFinder

Here is a 420 John Deere 420 Tractor Loaders - John Deere MachineFinder
and not too expensive. The advantage of these over the 70A is that they are JDQA compatible.

 

[Mechanos]

I don't know if you are aware but between the 70A and the 300cx, JD adapted the 420 loader to the 855/955. I am not sure if the 430 is the same geometry but something like this might interest you:
John Deere 430 LOADER FITS 4005 OR 990 Tractor Loaders - John Deere MachineFinder

Thanks for that... it does look like Deere has 855/955 mounting frames for the 420 and 430 loaders. I guess the options are growing.

So, let me ask this... what is the avg. going price for a used loader. I see that the one in dsmau's post is selling for $3000. Should I expect to pay more or less for 70A (since it is not quick attach, etc.)

 

[Mechanos]

Here is a 420 John Deere 420 Tractor Loaders - John Deere MachineFinder
and not too expensive. The advantage of these over the 70A is that they are JDQA compatible.

Thanks again.... the only downside I can see to the 420 is that the oil lines come off the loader on the wrong side. So I there would be some additional costs associated with rerouting the oil lines to the other side of the loader/tractor.

 

[dsmau]

Thanks for that... it does look like Deere has 855/955 mounting frames for the 420 and 430 loaders. I guess the options are growing.

So, let me ask this... what is the avg. going price for a used loader. I see that the one in dsmau's post is selling for $3000. Should I expect to pay more or less for 70A (since it is not quick attach, etc.)

From my experience, 2000$ for a decent shape loader is a good price. They are rarely below that from what I have seen in the last few years.

 

[Mechanos]

On the 70A, do the masts "attach" to the mounting frames? Or do they just "sit" on there?

 

[JD755]

On the 70A, do the masts "attach" to the mounting frames? Or do they just "sit" on there?

The masts sit on the loader bar. They are forced tightly in there during the mounting process using the loader hydraulics while it elevates the front wheels. It is then locked in that position by moving rods to close latches at the front of the tractor while sitting on the tractor seat. There is a procedure to adjust shims in the loader bar to assure a tight fit. In the procedure you loosen a couple bolts, move the shim, and tighten the bolts. It is a one time procedure other than being available to adjust for wear.

Some pics from a previous thread about 70 loader and shims.

 

[955er]

The masts sit on the loader bar. They are forced tightly in there during the mounting process using the loader hydraulics while it elevates the front wheels. It is then locked in that position by moving rods to close latches at the front of the tractor while sitting on the tractor seat. There is a procedure to adjust shims in the loader bar to assure a tight fit. In the procedure you loosen a couple bolts, move the shim, and tighten the bolts. It is a one time procedure other than being available to adjust for wear.

Some pics from a previous thread about 70 loader and shims.

JD755: Do you have the MOP for adjusting the shims? Mine bounces around a bit in the loader bars.

 

[JD755]

JD755: Do you have the MOP for adjusting the shims? Mine bounces around a bit in the loader bars.

Here is the page from the manual. Slightly lift loader from bar, loosen wedge bolts, lower wedges, tighten bolts, lower loader. Should be nice and tight then. Note the one inch dimension is at the mounting point at the front of the tractor.

 

[ironwood]

Good info on the shimming JD755, Thanks

Ironwood

 

[NHDon]

machanos, I don't mean to but in but... I also have a JD 955 and am looking for a front end loader. If one of these loaders is available I sure would like to know about it. With appreciation, Don