3020

[esfarmer]

I have a 3020 diesel and my brother in law just gave me a 175 loader. It doesn’t appear that the mounting bolt holes are gonna line up. Is there an adapter or mounting plate available from Deere or aftermarket? I’m asking cuz I’m not finding any info on the net.

 

[bjmoe]

I don't think a 175 is going to fit. You really need a 148 loader. You stand a good chance to break it because that will be plenty of tractor.

 

[Tx Jim]

Ditto what bjmoe stated.

JD 175 FEL was designed to fit JD utility tractors that I'm fairly confident the side frame mounting holes are located closer to the ground than rowcrop type tractors 3020 mounting being higher off the ground wouldn't allow FEL boom(bucket) to lower sufficiently. I think you'd be better off to sell the 175 & acquire a 46,46A,48,148 or 720 FEL or maybe an aftermarket FEL that was designed for a 4 cyl JD rowcrop tractor.

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

I am going to somewhat disagree with the others. The 175 could be mounted on a 2440-2640 so it is heavy enough for a 3020 and as far as height the 2440's and 2640's could be ordered with 15.5x38 rear tires just like a 3020 so I am not sure that would be an issue either. If you want to do it and have it work find a good welding shop and have them build a set of brackets to fit. Maybe lift the rear of the 175 loader with a chain hoist and pull your 3020 under it and set it where you think it should be on the tractor and check how much cylinder you have. You don't need alot of extra when the bucket is level.I would not buy a 175 for a 3020 but you already have it and the price was right. People say you can not put a 146 on a 2510-3020 but I have seen them at auctions on 2510-3020's. Tom