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#1 ·
I'm in the market for a front end loader for my JD 755 tractor. The only attachment installed today is a 60" deck. From the research I've done I don't believe JD sells the 70 loader anymore. With this in mind I need to consider aftermarket loaders. My tractor does not have a joystick or hydraulic connections needed to operate the loader, so these components will need to be added. I’ve been told Woods, Rhino and Westendorf make a loader to fit my tractor. Has anyone had any experience installing a loader on a 755? Are there any other manufactures I should consider? Is it going to be difficult to obtain and install the joystick and hydraulic connections? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
 
#5 ·
All of the aftermarket loader manufactures listed above built a loader for your tractor at one time. They may have pull up some old prints and make the mount frame to fit their current loader to your tractor, but they have the specs. Since some tractors already have the loader control on the tractor and some do not, so the control valve will be an extra charge. With the loader control & will likely include the fittings to hook it up, if not they should be able to tell you what to get from a hydraulic shop.
Once you get the loader, if you have questions I'm sure some of the JD guys in here can help.
 
#6 ·
I put a Woods loader on my John Deere 650 last month. The mounting and hydraulics hooked up without any troubles. I installed it at home and it took me about 1/2 day. I did have to give up my 60" Deere mid-mount mower. I plan to use a 3-pt mower instead which is easier to remove when I'm using the loader in the woods. The loader works great. The Woods loader will work great on your tractor but it's won't work with a mid-mount mower.
 
#8 ·
There is Westendorf loaders too. That's what I want to buy for my 650 someday. I have heard having the quick attach/detach set up is worth it weight in gold, and the added expense.

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#10 ·
I grew up and actually use to work for Westendorf. You will love it. It is the only loader I would buy for any tractor. Please post pictures when you get it and install it!