It won't work without modifications.Hi -
Am a newbie. Recently purchased a JD 445 and am looking to buy a 54" front blade w/quick hitch and 4 way hydraulics. The one I'm considering came off of a 420 - could anyone comment on whether it should work on the 445 without modification if it worked on the 420.
Thanks so much for your help!
That makes a huge difference. Yes, it will fit right on your tractor if it came from a 425. I wouldn't be too concerned about the couplers as they rarely have any major issues. You'll want a lockout valve on your tractor for running the blade, but that can be added later. If you're feeling ambitious (and they still have the 425 sitting there), you could take the elbow out of your tractor and swap it with the lockout valve that's in his tractor. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to get you pics of that right now; you should be able to search "lockout valve" and find more info. It's not the end of the world, though, since you can buy a new one for less than $100.You guys are incredible - the depth of knowledge at MTF is overwhelming!
Apparently there was some mis-communication on the part of the middle-man on this deal - the blade came off of a 425 and his service guy made the following comments:
"The 425 and 445 are identical (as far as this application) except the 445 came standard with the hydraulic couplers while the 425 did not. He has them on his tractor I can see them in the picture.
The hitch will work and so will the hoses if they fit on a 425.
Only question might be if his couplers are okay/leak/etc.
The tractors are the same as far as the front ends and where the hoses go."
Does this sound legit? If so, I'm ready to make the drive to snag it!
Thanks again,
Peter
Better get it before somebody else does. :fing32:Thanks Everyone -
Thanks Diesel - Am going to go buy that blade!
MN - Will save the compatability chart for future reference.
From a 4x5? Yes. The only drawback is you can't have the mid mount mower installed at the same time (not a big deal for most people).So will a quick hitch with blade fit right onto a X7XX series other than the hoses? I am getting conflicting answers.
You may want to check your facts. :fing32:No, The front quick hitch is different but the blade is the same, The front quick hitch from a 425 will only fit a 425, 445 and 455. John Deere Front Quick-Hitch and Hydraulic Lift Kit - BM19782 for x700 series, John Deere Front Quick-Hitch - BM17347 for 425, 445 and 455.
I have the quick hitch and blade from my 445 mounted on the X485.No, The front quick hitch is different but the blade is the same, The front quick hitch from a 425 will only fit a 425, 445 and 455. John Deere Front Quick-Hitch and Hydraulic Lift Kit - BM19782 for x700 series, John Deere Front Quick-Hitch - BM17347 for 425, 445 and 455.
I have the quick hitch and blade from my 445 mounted on the X485.
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Those facts and part numbers are from the greenpartstore.com site, Unless your seeing something I'm not seeing.You may want to check your facts. :fing32:
