JD 60 Loader

[Hogrider]

Does anyone know if there is a front end loader that would work nicely on a John Deere 60?

Doesn't have to be "John Deere."

 

[Allan in NE]

Always thought those 60s and 70s made darned good loader tractors because of all that weight in the rear end. Add fluid in the tires and the old rascals will go just about anywhere ya want.

As far as that goes, any loader will fit any tractor; just a matter of mountin' 'em up.

Allan

 

[F-I-T]

A Model 45 is a good loader for a 60, and they can be found pretty cheap. If you need it, they were even available with hydraulic bucket.

 

[pathand13]

THE DU-AL 300 came off my G and put it on the 620 just an adjustment of the mounting brackets,no cutting or welding. Get the PTO driven pump,lot more power

 

[Mike M]

Yes the weight balance of a 2 cyl. 30% frt. and 70% rear I think ? really helps them get around.

But you darn near need a 3rd arm to run them ! LOL

I like the 4020 with a 158 loader and 115 rear blade alot better then my model 50 with 45 loader.
The 4020 is not that much bigger length and width wise,but is more manuverable.

 

[Allan in NE]

I've always been around Farmhand loaders so that takes care of the left hand.

Somehow got into the habit of clutching with my right toe and got to the point that I didn't even notice that hand clutch. :>)

Allan

 

[54/60]

I have a 1954 JD 60 with a model 45 loader with a bucket and a snowplow great setup I think, it shure had saved my back from the heavy objects.
I shure agree about haveing a third hand with that hand clutch but you get a feel for it through trial and error.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I've always felt that a loader situation is the ONLY place that a foot clutch is superior to the hand clutch,(I've owned a "40U" with loader since 1965 & even though it is really small, it's amazing just how much can be done with it). but yes, you do eventually (with a hand clutch) learn to "steer" with your knee, while using your right hand on the clutch, while working the hyd's with the left. In my family, we've used several hand clutch tractors with loader's, including (years ago) a couple "Unstyled" A's with "live pumps"& a "60", so it does work.
I've owned & operated "New Generation" tractors for over 40 yrs., but still prefer a hand operated clutch, especially for backing wagons etc. As I get older it is becoming increasingly hard to look back while using a foot clutch.

 

[Mike M]

Once you run a NEWER tractor with hydro,loader and 4x4 you will get spoiled and don't want to go back.

 

[fixerupper]

The only thing that I know of to watch out for is the width of the tractor in the flywheel/clutch area. Some loaders have a problem getting wide enough in this region. We put a Stanhoist loader on a 51 A and had to shift the loader off to the right a bit to get past the clutch.

I've run two cylinder Deere's with loaders almost exclusively for at least 45 years and thousands of hours and the only disadvantage I can see is the hand clutch. Locating the hyd valves on the left side helps a lot if it's possible.

The advantages are good rear weight, good power at low RPM's and you will have good hydraulics with the engine running slow, maybe not fast hydraulics but the pressure will be there with the engine idling. Jim

 

[alabamafrog]

I agree with Mike, when I want to play or be nostalgic or just relax and de-stress I go get on the 60 and ride around. When I need to work I get on my 4700 with hydrostatic tranny and 4x4 and power everything with 460 loader and 3pt backhoe. I’d hate to think I had to try and get the same amount of work done in the same amount of time with the 60.
My 60 is a narrow front so I’d be afraid of the safety concerns with a loader too. However if it was all I had and I didn’t need to do anything to serious then it might be kinda neat to play with it and a loader but I’d want an original period JD loader, is there such a thing?

 

[Dan in Ohio]

Here is my 70 D with a 45 loader. I have had this one about a year.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I have a Farmhand F11 on a 620 with a pto driven pump. Works well.