John Deere 4020 loader question

Ole Ringneck · Nov 19, 2018

Been thinking of buying a loader for the 4020 . I would like to know what models were made for the 4020,which worked the best,the handiest,held-up the best and etc. ? Is there an aftermarket loader available ? I would be using it to push snow ,spread gravel,pickup rocks , haul firewood to list a few. Thanks for your help.

David G · Nov 19, 2018

I think the JD 148 is just ideal for that tractor.

David G · Nov 19, 2018

Otherwise, you cannot go wrong with a Westendorf, solid loaders.

rustyfarmall · Nov 19, 2018

(quoted from post at 14:30:43 11/19/18) I think the JD 148 is just ideal for that tractor.

Yep!! Dad had one. First on a 3020, and then we put it on a 4020. Loaded a LOT of silage, large round bales, etc., etc.

Dan in North Houston · Nov 19, 2018

I have a 4020 with a 148 loader, and it works well. The Owner's manual says it was designed for the 2520, 3020, 4000, 4020, 4030, 4230, 4320, and 4430. The 158 loader it a little beefier version of the 148, and also fits the 4020.

David G · Nov 19, 2018

I want to give you a bit of warning on those tractors.

They were never designed to haul around big bales, as the wide fronts are too light, they have been doing that for 30 years, but most are bow legged.

tomstractorsandtoys · Nov 19, 2018

Loaders that will fit are the 46A(maybe a little light but we have had one on a 3020 for 25 years), 48 which was the most popular when 4020 was new. The 58 (I think are a little big and clumsy). The 148 and the 158 as well as a few of the newer ones. The 148 is about the best but will cost twice as much as a good 48 which is very capable of doing the job. I have a very nice 48 with a valve for sale for $1600. Located southwest WI. Tom

buickanddeere · Nov 19, 2018

(quoted from post at 18:53:55 11/19/18) Loaders that will fit are the 46A(maybe a little light but we have had one on a 3020 for 25 years), 48 which was the most popular when 4020 was new. The 58 (I think are a little big and clumsy). The 148 and the 158 as well as a few of the newer ones. The 148 is about the best but will cost twice as much as a good 48 which is very capable of doing the job. I have a very nice 48 with a valve for sale for $1600. Located southwest WI. Tom

Mounting frame ?

David G · Nov 19, 2018

I would dispute that a 48 is really heavy enough for 4020, it will work, but not heavy enough.

SVcummins · Nov 19, 2018

farmhand f11 the only thing I don?t like about it is you have to crawl over the back of the tractor axle to get on I built a step so it?s not bad but if you have the money I?d go with loader that lets you get on the front of the tractor . I have never had a problem with the front end on the tractor luckily i

David G · Nov 19, 2018

You will if you haul around big bales enough.

steve_in_mo · Nov 19, 2018

Put a 4430 front axle in the 4020 and reduce the front end problems.

Joneil · Nov 19, 2018

Is the 4430 axle a simple bolt in installation?

used red MN · Nov 19, 2018

Westendorf?s Power Mount quick mount and dismount system is unbeatable if your looking to use the tractor for multiple uses. The convenience comes with a price.

T in NE · Nov 20, 2018

Or, move the bales to the trailer with a set of 3 pt forks/ spear, and then set them on with the loader.

Tx Jim · Nov 20, 2018

(quoted from post at 18:03:07 11/19/18) I would dispute that a 48 is really heavy enough for 4020, it will work, but not heavy enough.

Ditto model 48 mounting brackets aren't near as stable as the 148/158 loader mounting brackets and the 148/158 brackets have a long history of the tubing breaking caused from operating with loose bracket mounting bolts. JD also had a model 720 that was a good loader. Keep in mind farm loaders aren't constructed near as stout as their industrial counterparts.

jon f mn · Nov 20, 2018

Koyker, Great Bend, and Du-All made great loaders too. All were available to fit the 4020.

SDMike · Nov 20, 2018

Ole ringneck, for the chores you have listed, the model 48 would be a good fit, but if you can afford it the 148 would be better. The biggest drawback on the 48 I have found is the single tip cylinder on the bucket. On most, even my own, over time, the bracket on the back of the bucket will fail. I repaired mine once about 10 years ago, and just this summer converted mine to twin tip. If you were going to use your 4020 like a dozer, there is only one loader I would suggest and that is a Miller. Good Luck.

Mike

Mike M · Nov 20, 2018

My experience with a 4020 is with a model 158 loader. I really liked the extra reach it provides from loading stuff on and off trailers. Don't turn one down if you find one for sale.
Same with a model 115 rear blade perfect combo for a 4020.
I bet there are all sorts of aftermarket ones made too but I have not used them.

buickanddeere · Nov 20, 2018

Direct connect the hydraulics instead of tying up a SCV .

SVcummins · Nov 20, 2018

The neighbor has a front end of a 4430 If it ever decides to give trouble

Frontline1 · Nov 21, 2018

A 158 isn't really much stouter than a 148, mostly just longer arms so more reach - but that also puts the bucket farther out in front of the axle, so more stress there. But that said, its way easier to get that top bale on or off a semi...…..

48, 148, 158 - whatever you stumble across would suit you well. I have an adapter plate on my 158, a Worksaver skid-steer style, and it's the handiest part of it - quick swap from a bucket to a spear to pallet forks etc. And, Deere loaders have fairly narrow arms compared to most of the 3rd party ones, so the skidsteer plate fits it like it was designed that way - it doesn't have to step out farther to make room for the arms, so it's nice and compact. Plumb it up direct pressure and return to the rockshaft line (or a ported cover), and you'll have a pretty capable loader tractor.

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