Loader Removal question XR4047HC

ShowMeguy · Feb 24, 2015

I've been looking online at how hard it is to detach from the loader itself? All I can find is information on the quicktach loader attachments.

Has anyone got any feedback on removing the loader from the frame?

bruceatlam · Feb 24, 2015

You'll notice that I don't own that model but I do own a LS R3039 with a loader.

Pretty easy to remove --- maybe 10 minutes to park it and lower the support arms and disconnect two pins and the hydraulics. I will say that practice makes perfect. First time took me the better part of an hour to figure it out. What did I have to figure out? Well, which support arm holes to use --- there are two options. The importance of picking a level site. How the hydraulics help you remove it. Maybe other things that I've forgotten by now ------

I regularly remove the loader to mow and disc.

gphil12873 · Feb 24, 2015

The only thing I can add is when you pull the pins you tilt the bucket to raise the rear arms off the frame. When they are raised up I shut off the tractor and work the joy stick to relieve the pressure so the hoses uncouple easier. I know the loader is heavy so use a level hard surface. I took mine off when discing up my small pasture to keep from snagging it with the bucket. Still managed to snag a piece of it with the drag on the disc.