Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have a 1630 JD tractor (3 cyl) that I want to fit a loader on to. The loader I have is a 175 ldr come off of an 1830 (4 cyl) deere.
I know that I have to shorten the mounitng frames that bolt onto the tractor, but I"m not sure how to go about it.
When a guy is mounting a ldr is there a "sweet spot" to have the mounts sit on the tractor, or does a few inches eiyther way matter?
The reason I"m asking is because I could simply use the existing rear mounting plates, bolt it up there, and cut off the excess mounting frame that sticks out past my smaller tractors mounting holes. Only thing is, this will bring back the main mounts for the loader to within about 2 inches of the clutch bellhousing.
I measured to see if the loader would clear the hood if I put it on this way and it will by alot, like 2 feet.
My question is, would there be a structural or other problem with mounting the frames as I suggested, or am I better off to try to move it forwards, resulting in more metal fabrication and welding?
I"m stumped and the dealer isn"t really sure.
Paul
I have a 1630 JD tractor (3 cyl) that I want to fit a loader on to. The loader I have is a 175 ldr come off of an 1830 (4 cyl) deere.
I know that I have to shorten the mounitng frames that bolt onto the tractor, but I"m not sure how to go about it.
When a guy is mounting a ldr is there a "sweet spot" to have the mounts sit on the tractor, or does a few inches eiyther way matter?
The reason I"m asking is because I could simply use the existing rear mounting plates, bolt it up there, and cut off the excess mounting frame that sticks out past my smaller tractors mounting holes. Only thing is, this will bring back the main mounts for the loader to within about 2 inches of the clutch bellhousing.
I measured to see if the loader would clear the hood if I put it on this way and it will by alot, like 2 feet.
My question is, would there be a structural or other problem with mounting the frames as I suggested, or am I better off to try to move it forwards, resulting in more metal fabrication and welding?
I"m stumped and the dealer isn"t really sure.
Paul
