JD 2305 Tractor - Loader Stand Problem

[Beechridge]

I have owned my JD 2305 for 10yrs. This has never happened to me. Yesterday I was attaching my bucket/loader and the stand bent. I went to straighten it out and it broke. From previous threads, I see where this is a problem. I purchased a new one but was wondering how to remove the old one. I see there are (2) bolts, one on the left and one on the right...I tried to turn them but either they are really tight or I'm doing something wrong. I don't want to force them. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks.

 

[RalphVa]

Many bolts on tractors, if they're very big, can be 450 ft lb or near that. Put a pipe on your socket handle so you don't have to push so hard such that if something breaks, you won't be hurt so easily.

Ralph

 

[Beechridge]

Many bolts on tractors, if they're very big, can be 450 ft lb or near that. Put a pipe on your socket handle so you don't have to push so hard such that if something breaks, you won't be hurt so easily.

Ralph

Okay, thanks.

 

[TBN Support]

:welcome:

Welcome to the forum!
I'm going to move this thread over to our John Deere section.

 

[Oldtink]

Looking at JD parts catalog, those pins appear to have M16 nuts on them. Depending on the grade, they could be torqued at anywhere between 161~230 ft/lbs. That's gonna take some muscle or a good impact wrench.
Sorry it broke.

 

[Wvanatti]

I bent mine on a 2010 year just a week ago. Was able to straighten enough to use. Curious how much was the part ? Bill

 

[Beechridge]

I bent mine on a 2010 year just a week ago. Was able to straighten enough to use. Curious how much was the part ? Bill

$280.00 New

 

[Wvanatti]

Thanks much