I just purchased a 245 loader for my 2240 tractor, does any one see any issues I will have putting it on? Also the loader has a bucket, grapple and hydraulics for the grapple, just missing the tine teeth, anyone have any ideas to what I could us to make up the tines. I will not be lifting bales with it, just moving trees and sand with it.
John Deere 2440 loader
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Zebrafive
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I think a 245 loader is too much loader for your tractor. They were made for four cylinder tractors. Also if you have the swept back axle, you do not have enough front axle for that loader.
Zebrafive
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I still think it's too much loader. A 3010 is a LOT BIGGER tractor. I hope you have a straight front axle, side frames, and use a LOT of rear ballast. Good luck!
Zebrafive
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The issue is weight, not HP. I am guessing a 2240 weights 4500lbs and a 3010 6500lbs, then there is front axle and front tire capacity to consider.
I have 8ply 11L-15s on the 2030 and I can squat them before the loader can't lift any more. I also have the optional HD straight front axle.
Do you have the straight front axle or swept back front axle?
I bought a JD 245SL loader for my JD 2240, paid $2500.00 for it stuck another $1500 into it, rebuilt all 5 cylinders, all new hoses, replaced the grapples and primed and pained it. Has grapple, 6' bucket, moved trees and shrubs, levels out ground, and loaded 550 yards of sand. It was welded on 20 years ago before my brother got it, he used it to move large round and square bales. Welds held up. Works great. Half the price of a new one, and now it looks like new.