used front end loader for jd 2240

[mhtmtree]

looking for a loader for my 2240. Any ideas on where to look and approx. cost

 

[Tx Jim]

Where are you located? I'd guess $2500-$4000 depending on the loader.
JD loader models that will fit are 145,175,48 & 245.

 

[mhtmtree]

Thanks for the reply. I am located in Dover Plains NY. I have a tlb and skidsteers but wanted to get more use out of this machine.

 

[AKfish]

How about the 146, too?

AKfish

 

[Zebrafive]

My vote is the JD 175. Try tractorhouse or machinefinders

 

[AKfish]

My neighbor's got a 245SL on his 2640. Now, that's a LOADER!

AKfish

 

[Zebrafive]

My neighbor's got a 245SL on his 2640. Now, that's a LOADER!

AKfish

I have one on my JD 2030, might be a little too big for a 2240

 

[AKfish]

I have one on my JD 2030, might be a little too big for a 2240

It is a pretty big loader... he put on some real big front tires and rims to handle the added weight!

Not sure of the difference in tractor size/frame size between the 40 series, either.

Come to think of it, though - he was using a 2240 (50hp) on a JD 336 baler and using his 2640 to work a big round baler - in the same hay field.

The 2640 was definitely a bigger machine.

AKfish

 

[Tx Jim]

Basically the frame sizes are the same. Of the 2 tractors you mentioned the 2240 is just shorter wheelbase because it has a 3 cyl engine vs a 4 cyl engine in the 2640

 

[rdbigfarmboy]

I would go with the lightest loader with the shortest frame. meaning the load is carrier closer to the tractor. you might have trouble reversing or spin a bit with a big loader on your tractor. Not to turn you from green paint but westendorf has some very good loaders probably a bit heavy for that tractor. Bushhog something like a 2425 or 2426 is a decent low end loader, fairly cheap to buy 1500-2000 or so and can bolt to the side rails and front end.

 

[Tx Jim]

rdbigfarmboy
You brought up a good point about side rails. Not all JD utility tractors came from the factory with side rails. Side rails need to be installed if not already installed before adding a loader.

 

[Zebrafive]

With the 2030 and 245 loader, I have the optional HD front axle, and 11-15 front tires. Even with loaded rear tires and 4 110lb wheel weights I have to put on rear implement for real heavy loads. I have lifted logs so heavy the grapple would not curl back.

If he does not have the HD front axle, I would not recommend a 245 loader. A great loader, but too big for that tractor.

 

[duke7595]

If your 2240 has a straight front axle, you can go heavier on the loader. However, most were not straight axle, also the 520 loader will fit as well.