Got a 2000 JD445 witha 40 loader today

It's pouring down rain right now so no pictures. One thing I did notice that was different from the 455 with a 40 on it is the speed at which this one moves. Up and down is almost too fast and will take a little getting used to. The curl seems to be normal. One bonus is that since it has always been under roof is that the instrument cluster not only works but is dust free! For some reason the tail lights are missing but there are no dents around the holes that would indicate an impact of some sort. The lady wanted $3750 but because of the cracked panels and bad seat I offered her $3500 which she took. It wasn't the best deal but I felt that it was an opportunity that doesn't come along very often.

I don't know what happened to my first reply with pics but here goes the second attempt. I said showing pictures to this group is like throwing chicken necks to gators! Here are the pictures.

Mrlunchbox said:

Not to hijack and i'm sure its been asked before but why on some of these loaders do they have those uprights? What is the significance of those?

Oh, and yes sweet looking rig. I'm dying to get a small loader... so much work I could be doing!

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The uprights are for roll over protection. Since the tractors do not have ROPS a higher power said you will put some type of ROP on either the tractor or loader or you will not be able to sell them. The ones that do not have the ROPS are not roll over certified.

Now I will say on my 45 loader if I ever take it along with my tractor onto uneven ground, should it roll I am going to be in a world of hurt because the rear weight of the tractor is going to come crashing down on me. I am sure that small tube that goes between the "goal posts" as some call them does serve some purpose to keeping the uprights vertical in the event of a roll over, and also keeping things tied together under general usage.


I have seen one 45 loader for sale locally a few years ago where the guy cut the uprights off the loader. Not sure why other than they look ugly as sin, and I am sure he was always on flat ground so he didn't have to worry to much about a roll over.

When you get to my age you will not have to ask what that cross bar is for! It's grab handle so I can get out of the seat! Also, if another bar is added at the top of the two bars it makes a very good night time light bar that looks down over the loader instead of the regular lights trying to look through the loader. Here in GA a couple of **** tails might look good on them too.

Boy, some people just have all the luck. Nice machine Rudy. I just happen to be in Georgia the other day on business and thought I would stop by Rudy's home and look at all the Tractors he has. He wasn't home, so I took a picture of all his tractors in his backyard. I like the way he stacks his decks.

You missed my Kubota section!