148 FEL on JD2640

[cdphotog]

Hey everyone, thanks for reading my question. I have a JD 148 loader w/front and rear attach frame that I'm "hoping" to fit onto my 2640. From reading a thread here from 10 years ago, I understand that (potentially) I could mount the 148 on a 146 frame. So a couple of questions come to mind, 1) anyway I could use what I have and mount the 148 to my 2640? 2) if that's not feasible, does anyone have experience with putting a 148 on 146 frames? I've attached pics of my tractor and the loader, hopefully that helps!

 

[Tx Jim]

Masts part # AW16036 & boom AW16048 for 146 & 148 part #s for FEL's are identical so both models will mount on either style mounting brackets. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc...ch/pgId/11607480/partnumber/AW16036/callout/2

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[cdphotog]

Masts part # AW16036 & boom AW16048 for 146 & 148 part #s for FEL's are identical so both models will mount on either style mounting brackets. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc...ch/pgId/11607480/partnumber/AW16036/callout/2

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Thanks for your reply and the link, @Tx Jim I appreciate that! Would you mind if I got your opinion on how to mount the 148 frames to my 2640? I was working on that in the barn today and before I start cutting metal away, I'd like to get some other opinions.

 

[Tx Jim]

You're welcome.
Which mounting frames do you have? Some mounting brackets that attached to rear axle housings were designed for rowcrop tractors & other style to rear axle housing were designed for utility tractors. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11594569 https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11504327 https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11489131

 

[cdphotog]

You're welcome.
Which mounting frames do you have? Some mounting brackets that attached to rear axle housings were designed for rowcrop tractors & other style to rear axle housing were designed for utility tractors. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11594569 https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11504327 https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/58056/referrer/navigation/pgId/11489131

Mine are the last link - the 406265 part number, here’s a couple pics

 

[Tx Jim]

Here is a link showing FEL mounting brackets for a similar 4 cylinder utility tractor for comparison of loader mast mounting saddles orientation to tractor engine/clutch housing. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/77968/referrer/navigation/pgId/64029819

 

[cdphotog]

Here is a link showing FEL mounting brackets for a similar 4 cylinder utility tractor for comparison of loader mast mounting saddles orientation to tractor engine/clutch housing. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/77968/referrer/navigation/pgId/64029819

Would a guy be inclined to cut down the existing length of frames and blow holes through to match these?

 

[Tx Jim]

I think I would put holes in mounting brackets to match holes in tractor side frames.

 

[cdphotog]

I think I would put holes in mounting brackets to match holes in tractor side frames.

Honestly, that was my thinking as well. I don’t want to ruin the integrity of the frame by cutting the 90°, rather just open up enough area (1) to pass the bolts through to the tractor frame. I’d also put in a spacer (3) between the loader frame and tractor frame. Then cut off the remaining (3) do I can put my step back on.

 

[Tx Jim]

I was thinking tractor frames of rowcrop & utilities were the same wide from side to side of engine with no spacers required.

 

[buickanddeere]

Hydraulic lines are being connected where and how ?

 

[fdt860]

The 148 utility frame was made for 6 cylinders tractors. The 146 frame is shorter. You need to shorten the front of the mount some. Compare your install with google pictures of a 4 cylinderswith 146 loader.