Loader for 3010.

[Lonni]

I am looking for a front end loader that will fit on 3010.
I?m thinking that maybe a 148 would be the correct model. Not positive! Advise ?

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

A 148 will work fine. A 48 is a good loader but only has one cylinder on the bucket. A 46A is another good match for a 3010. Tom

 

[SVcummins]

 

[8850dave]

Which model you choose really depends on what you plan to do with it as to how heavy a loader to buy.

 

[Tx Jim]

JD model farm loaders that will fit a 3010 are besides 45W are 46,46A,48,148,158,620,720. I probably forgot some models

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I'm getting a 148 to go on my Oliver. Should work without too much modification. It's coming off a 4020 so I'll have to change to an OC valve.

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

Both the 45 and the 45W would work but it is about impassable to find one with the correct mountings for a 10 or 20 series tractor. I have been going to auctions for 40 years and have seen less than 5 in my lifetime. Tom

 

[SVcummins]

Is it something you could build ? I wouldn?t finding one . Guess I could get another f11 and paint it but that?s a lot of work

 

[matthies]

148 would be my choice, helped a friend years ago swap his 148 between his 4020 and 3020. 4020 had a cab and he sold his hay in the winter. Don't be surprised if a couple inches are cut off of the mounting near the back of the mount. Some guys shorted the mounts if their 3010/3020 had a cab and maybe your steps could have a notch in them to make clearance for the mounts. Dad bought a 148 for the 4020 in the late 70's still feeding cattle with everyday. Has a few welds would not be without it.

 

[Lonni]

I have a nice aftermarket step on that 3010 will that interfere with putting a loader on the tractor ?

 

[matthies]

It might, but without pictures its hard to say. Does it mount to the original step holes, or just the clutch/bell housing bolts? The loader mount follows the frame rail for height and would come back past the front bolt of the original step a couple inches. Maybe do a search on the web for picture of a 148 on 3010/3020. If your step mounts to the frame rail some modification will be needed unless there is a spacer between the step mount and the frame rail. What brand of step??

 

[Lonni]

Not sure I suspect dad put a John Deere step. It?s got hand rail and all.

 

[rrlund]

Are you bent on having a Deere loader? I had an IH 2001 on mine. Pretty easy mount.