JD 2020 Loader options?

[Anonymous-0]

I have recently purchased a 1966 JD 2020 HU diesel. Everything seems to work. I want to get a loader that would have been used on this tractor. After some research on the net it seems like a JD37 / JD46 / JD48 / JD146 / JD148 are the ones to look for. I can assume that the higher the number, the larger the capacity but I cannot seem to find anything to tell me the actual differences. I was wondering if anyone has an idea at the tip of their typing fingers what the differences are other than capacity.

 

[long green line man]

Correct loader for 66. 2020 , would be JD 47 (with utility mount's & frame); 37 to light duty, 148 little to heavy , 48 with u mount's would work, 146 used mostly on 40 & 50 series utility's ...

 

[buickanddeere]

(quoted from post at 12:58:41 11/12/09) I have recently purchased a 1966 JD 2020 HU diesel. Everything seems to work. I want to get a loader that would have been used on this tractor. After some research on the net it seems like a JD37 / JD46 / JD48 / JD146 / JD148 are the ones to look for. I can assume that the higher the number, the larger the capacity but I cannot seem to find anything to tell me the actual differences. I was wondering if anyone has an idea at the tip of their typing fingers what the differences are other than capacity.

Used a model 48 loader on a 2010,2020 and 2130 for years. Works just fine.
Search past posts about proper hydraulic connections using a ported filter cover.Connecting at the scv's is mickey mouse and starves the front pump.

 

[Tx Jim]

JD loader models 145 & 175 will fit.

 

[ccdeerer]

Thanks for that input. JD 47 or JD 48 would be appropriate. There must be some difference between a JD46 and a JD 146. I see the words "not self-leveling" on several posting regarding the JD47 - I assume that means that it does not come down by itself, i.e. must have some weight in the bucket. (I am a retiring city slicker!) Is the JD 146 self-leveling?

 

[ccdeerer]

Again, thank you for your input... I just found another JD 2020 diesel with a JD 47 loader on. So I bought it and will eventually sell the other JD 2020 after I have done some further painting. All the best for 2010

ccdeerer

 

[Tx Jim]

ccdeerer
A self leveling loader actually means as one raises/lowers boom the bucket stays at the same setting. In other words if bucket is level on the ground it will stay level till fully raised without operator making an changes in hyd valve controls.