84 inch frame mount blade

[dirtworksequip]

swhite, yes it can be done. I did it on my old JD 870 12 years ago and just recently did the same on my new 3520 cab. I always do some custom cutting and welding to make sure the loader mount is the same length. I have never tried to mount the loader without changing the mount to assure that it is the same length. A friend of mine cut 1/2 inch off the loader tube and then rewelded it to the mounting bracket. The cab tractor mounts are somewhat different than the open station. On my mounts we cut the1/2 out of black part of the loader/cab mount.

Here's a pic of the blade bracket mounted behind the alreaded modified loader bracket. It makes for a sweet set up and I can change between the blade and loader in less than 10 minutes.


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[kennyd]

I recently mounted the 84 inch hydraulic blade to my 4710. I had to remove
the brush guard to bolt the 2 plate brackets to the front. I then removed the FEL loader mounts and put the 2 rear plates on. It fit great and the whole assembly snaps right on to the plates once the hydro lines are connected. The back plates are about 1/2 inch thick and I was wondering if I
simply got some longer bolts if I could put the FEL mounts back on over those back plates. Has anyone out there done this?

swhite

If you have the older style loader (460?) on your 4710, then I think you will need to move the tabs that center the loader on the mounts in 1/2".

 

[swhite]

Kennyd,

I do have the 460 loader. I have the loader off the tractor now with snow coming in. I hope to try the blade out this week. The tabs that fit into the v-groove on the loader have a little bit of leeway. Maybe the 1/2 inch won't be a big deal. I'll do some careful measuring to be sure though. Having the tabs moved will be good little project for a cold winter day in the workshop.
This is a great site and I really appreciate the quick reply to all my rookie questions.

swhite

 

[Manitou]

swhite......When I removed the rear brackets on my 4410 I put in a piece of plate to make up the 1/2" but you should be able to get away with it as you suggested. It would be a lot less fooling around. I should have tried it myself . Live and learn keep us posted. Garry