LMan1967
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Can 1 person install/remove a quick-attach FEL reasonably?
How quick is a "quick attach?"
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KennyG
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I think you need to be a little more specific. The JD quick attach loaders essentially take themselves off and put themselves on. If you can operate a joystick and hook up a hydraulic disconnect, you can install and remove the loader.
JB4310
Super Member
Yup sometimes you can have trouble with the hydraulic couplers but that's about it. It is a one man job, nothing for another set of hands to do.
I can do mine in 5 minutes, if I was in a race could probably take it off in a minute or 2. This is JD, not sure of the other brands.
JB
I can do mine in 5 minutes, if I was in a race could probably take it off in a minute or 2. This is JD, not sure of the other brands.
JB
mjncad
Super Member
I've taken my JD 420 loader on and off a number of times. It's no big deal. I can't comment on the other brands.
charleyfarmall
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After you do it the first time almost everyone's quick attach loaders are easy to remove. The JD loaders on their small tractors are ridiculously easy to take off.
TripleR
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The Kubota can be removed/replaced in less than three minutes; maybe not as quick as a JD, but quick enough for me.
Our BX, GL and M all come off the same way.
Removing a loader from the Kubota BX24 - YouTube
Our BX, GL and M all come off the same way.
Removing a loader from the Kubota BX24 - YouTube
sunnyside360
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Yes, I'd just add that no tools are required for newer Deere and Kubota tractors which is a big plus in my mind when compared to some older equipment.
bigbull338
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heres a hint make sure you take your loader off on level ground or itll be a pain to get back on.we have yet to pull the loader off the new tractor,but im sure its quicker than our old loader.
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LMan1967
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OK, thanks. Looks like its simple to do. I read a lot of brochures on the feature and they claim its like falling off a log, but Ive never seen it done and I wanted to make sure it wasn't just 'hype' 
RoyJackson
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OK, thanks. Looks like its simple to do. I read a lot of brochures on the feature and they claim its like falling off a log, but Ive never seen it done and I wanted to make sure it wasn't just 'hype'
I fell off a log once...it is easier then removing a Deere QA Loader since there's a gravity assist with falling off a log.
But, removing and re-installing a JD loader is pretty easy...hardest thing about it is connecting the Quick Disconnect hose...but I got a bad hand from a stroke years ago (not a good grip).
