Loader Install on 850

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ajmbonaire

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Middle Georgia
Tractor
'91 Ford 3930
I am wanting to install a loader on a JD 850 and have no idea how to go about it.
Can someone direct me to installation instructions and parts needed.
Thanks,
AJ
 
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You can look at the John Deere 850 parts manual (online) to get an idea of the parts needed to mount a loader to it (and maybe the Model 80 loader too). However, the Model 80 loaders used on the 850 series are no longer available through John Deere. That leaves you with looking for a used one, which is like looking for a needle in the haystack, or looking at buying an aftermarket model. Or, did I misunderstand you and you already have the loader????

If you are looking to buy one there are FEL kits available, I think Bush Hog and Westendorf make complete kits. You can check their websites for info.

One thing to consider is, does your 850 have power steering? If not, the extra weight will make it a little harder to steer when you have a bucket fully loaded with material, especially if you are operating on hardpacked surfaces. If you have power steering, then adding a loader should not be a problem, you will just need to add the selective control valve for the hydraulics. Good luck.
 
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Frame mounts were NLA a few years ago when I checked. There are a few aftermarket loaders available. As Kebo said power steering is a must! Mine is a handful with just a snowplow on dry pavement, not too bad on snow though.
 
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  • Thread Starter
#4  
Thanks for the info.
I think a complete kit would be in order as I don't have any of the components.
 
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#5  
Uh oh, no power steering. Will be working a wooded area with soft/loose soil.
 
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Register at www.jdparts.com and learn how to use it. There is a quick tutorial linked in my signature if you need help with it.
 
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we do jd 850 loader for $1800.i have a 850 tractor they steer fine with a loader.call or email if we can help.
 
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we do jd 850 loader for $1800.i have a 850 tractor they steer fine with a loader.call or email if we can help.

I think most would heartedly disagree with that "steer fine" comment (unless you have arms like Popeye). As a salesman, I appreciate you wanting to make a sale, but don't mislead a TBNer just to make a buck. It might steer OK on pavement, with no load...but a load on a rough surface would be a b*tch.

BTW, ajmbonaire...is your 850 2WD or 4WD?
 

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