I have been looking for the right loader for my x720 and finally decided on purchasing a CTC loader. I liked the fact that it can lift higher and that it pushes some of the load back onto the mid frame area. The order process was painless and quick. Staci was very friendly and knowledgable. Stated that the lead time was 2-21/2 weeks before it will ship via Fedex. I thought that I would start a thread to share my experience ordering, recieving and installing the CTC loader on my tractor. My next move is to purchase a shut off valve from Aux-hyd.com.
Experience ordering a CTC loader
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Just curious, what's the $$$ difference between the CTC and JD45 loaders?. I had looked into the IronMan Fabrication loader at one time, but the freight cost from Idaho made it more than I could get the JD for.
I suppose it's a moot point, now. I'm diggin' my JD45.
(get it?? diggin')??:hide:
I suppose it's a moot point, now. I'm diggin' my JD45.
(get it?? diggin')??:hide:
Went with the CTC loader instead of the JD45 because you can't buy a new JD45 any more. The freight on the CTC is $215. So the CTC plus freight is still cheaper than a JD45 I like the looks of the JD45 but the CTC has many of the feature of the JD45 that I liked, ie lift height and the way it attaches to the tractor.
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Makes sense. I was wondering how long before they ran out of them. I picked up mine in Feb of this year, just before the rollout of the new X700 line. I like the CTC unit. It's probably the one I would get as well. Congrats!
Ordered my shut off valve yesterday from Aux-hyd.com. Bought it from them because it shuts off the mower lift in a quarter turn instead of the normal five or six turns. About the same cost as the JD version. I don't know about the THRV yet. Some say you need it some say you don't. I will do more investigating. It will give me something to do for the next 3 weeks.
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Unless you only plan on adding 50lbs of ballast (which would make the loader useless, essentially), you need to get the THRV. Who is saying that you don't need it?
Read more about the THRV and I agree that it is something I need to get installed however can't find the number 15043,15044, doesn't work on JDParts. Do you have any info about the part # or where to get the valve. How about the regen valve?
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Try using prefix of BW...BW15043 , BW15044
Thanks MNvet, that worked. $154.09 for the BW1503 (two wheel drive) valve at my local dealer. This is going to be the most difficult part of the whole install process by the looks of it. I need to remove the deck and the the gas tank to install. All part of the fun.
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When did you try to order one? I placed my order two weeks ago, my dealer had it four days after I ordered it. He told me about two months ago that JD was going to discontinue the 45 loader, but said it would be in about a year. I had hoped I could get one before it was D/C'd, maybe I got really lucky. From what I could tell in the snow-moving vid, the CTC is a nice loader, looks like the bucket might be a tad bigger than the JD45's. I didn't know about these beforehand, or I might have looked into them. I never liked the "goalposts" on the 45, but at least by putting auxiliary lights on top of them, they now have a "real" use.
It's not that hard. 4 bolts to remove the seat rails and seat, two bolts on each side where the fender assembly meets the footrests. Then there is the left rear handgrip bolt, which holds a metal bar that supports the fuel tank at that point. Pull the fender pan slightly to the rear (it has a lip across the top that fits under the footrest/center pan), unscrew the fuel cap, and the fenders lift off.
To remove the fuel tank,remove the bar that goes across it, about where the seat bolts in; disconnect the electrical pigtail to the fuel pump, wiggle the fuel lines out of the molded troughs, and the tank can be moved out of the way enough to get to the pressure relief valve. Then you remove the release lever (you'll need the modified one when you change the valve). There are two valves on top of the tranny, the one you change is on the right. The modified release lever is needed because the new valve is taller than the original one. Otherwise, you can't release the valve manually when you need to push the tractor.
I had more trouble installing the frame crossbar than installing the prv, because the hydraulic connector fitting and lines made it difficult to get to the bolts on that side.
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Here are some pictures of my experience. And also the thread about my experience with some questions. http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=229149&highlight=
Have fun, it is not that difficult. :thThumbsU
EDIT: BTW don't have a full fuel tank when tipping it up!
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The bucket regen valve was discontinued about a year ago or so. Some lucky ones have located old stock, but most folks have come up empty handed.
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Yes the 45loader Can still be Ordered thru November of this Year Then they will be Limited to Inventory after November What sometimes Happens though Is The High Volume Dealer's Get attachments Before the Lower Volume Dealer That's why some dealer May Not Be able to get them Based On there account with Deere :thThumbsUI thought they were going to still sale the 45 loader for a year or sr not it seems.Hmm im glad when I got mine used.Now watch the 45loader used prices will hold firm at new prices.
Remember post some pics when you get it.
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Its too bad they couldn't keep the production up another year.I know they didn't sell that many with the 1 series so close.Seems after they announce
end of production everyone wants one.Mine I know is limited to what it can do but i'll tell ya it sure made digging out 2 stumps last week a lot easier.
I was really impressed.
When I order the THRV, JDPart referred to BW15043 as a kit, so I naturally thought that it include all the necessary parts. Does anyone know the part number of the new rod? By the way, can't imagine what this experience would be like with the help of this forum. Thanks everyone.
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