Front End Loader

[Bob Ha]

I'm look at putting on a Mid-mount FEL onto my 2002 TN75 (pto = 62hp, 2wd and deluxe turf tires) and getting different opinions from installers. I'm being told the 4045 FEL was too much for a 2wd and would damage my front end. I want the most FEL I can get but don't want to have issues in the future. I'm leaning towards the 3545 because a NH dealer is suggesting it and a non NH dealer is suggesting the 4045. I just don't want to regret my decision. Any thoughts? Below are the two models in question... I hope the links work.


1. Bush Hog model 3545 http://www.bushhog.com/ContentFiles/Documents/Specs/3545MML.pdf

2. Bush Hog model 4045 http://www.bushhog.com/ContentFiles/Documents/Specs/4045MML.pdf

 

[Nelson Dairy]

The loaders are almost identical. They way I look at it is that if they make brackets for it, then it should be fine for that tractor.

 

[tydp]

Either one should be fine....Just a WAG, but I bet the one telling you that the 4045 is "too much for a 2WD" has only the 3045 in stock.....

 

[art]

When looking at loaders for total reliability of the tractor and loader look at what the manufacturer of the tractor has!!!!

Do not exceed his recommended loads! Can put to much weight on the front end.
Do not exceed his lift heights!!! Normally means the loader is mounted further to the front of the tractor increasing the leverage on the front end.