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45 John Deere Loader

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What tractors will a model 45 loader fit on?
 
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I believe: X465, X475, X485, X495, X585, X595, X720, X728, X740, X748
 
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With slight mounting hardware modifications it will also fit on the AWS units X724, X729, X744, X749.

The X465 is suspect. It is either not recommended or the cowing for the air cooled engine gets in the way.

Personally, I would HIGHLY recommend a 4wd unit for the 45 loader. Two whee drive units are fine to a degree, but if you want to move more than 200-300 lbs at the time, the machine to be stable, and have traction a 4wd unit would be my pick.

Since 2013 I’ve put 350-400 hrs on my X748 with the 45 loader installed. A level bucket of black soil will test your patience in 2wd. Just my opinion and experience.
 
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AWS Model as well from the X475 thru X749 The Mounting Brackets for Loader sub frame have to be Cut to accommodate the rear AWS mounting brackets.

With a aftermarket sub frame it will fit the X700 signature series tractor as well. If You have a Signaturer Series let me Know I can put you in touch with a Fabricator that makes the sub frame( based on a MTF Member By the Name of JBible who came up with the sub frame design) and the Member On Green Tractor Talk that did a further design so the AWS models of the Signature series will also accommodate the 45 loader.

While the 45 loader will fit the X465 the sub frame Interferes with cooling of the Air cooled engine

Back In 2002/2003 I looked at ordering a X465! Deere Told me I could actually put the Previous model 40 loader on a X465 if I still wanted a Loader as it's sub frame doesn't interfere with cooling the Air cooled engine. Well I wanted the 45 Loader I had a 40 loader on a JD 425 at the time. So I went with the Top of the Line 2WD Gas Model the X485 instead thought might as well have EFI as well if I was going with a liquid cooled tractor I still have my 45 Loader But it it now on a 2012 X748 I only Upgrade for tractor weight so I could use less ballast on the tractor. For 11 years the 2WD X485 was just fine for using the 45 loader (y)
 
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I agree with Sergeant, my x485 with the 45 loader has worked very well for me and I have lifted to it's limits many times. I just used it to move block from my driveway to my backyard and as long as you have ballast you will be fine.
I also agree with mrbeef that a 4wd tractor would perform better with the extra traction.
 
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