Looking at a middle aged (4500 hours) 5400 to replace my 10000+ hour 2240. Thing is, I have a custom loader for the 2240 which I have fixed with a skidsteer QA to match my bale spike, bucket, forks, bale grabber etc. When removed from the tractor, everything, masts and all come off easily. I love it and would like to see if I could adapt it to the 5400. So that is the first question: is that feasible? The 2240 is supposed to be 63" wide according to Tractor Data but tractor data doesn't give a width for the 5300 (it's in another state, so Ihaven't actually seen it) but they "look' about the same size and are the same length
Second question, it that weren't possible, and I had to use the JD loader that comes with it,how hard or easy is it to get rid of Deere's proprietary hooks and rig it for a skid steer QA loader attachment?. I know anything is possible if you want to spend enough $, but is it practical?
The loader was made for my tractor in a welding shop in Canada and has never let me down and I have just rebuilt the bucket. The tractor, not so much, but she's ok for such an older one.
Second question, it that weren't possible, and I had to use the JD loader that comes with it,how hard or easy is it to get rid of Deere's proprietary hooks and rig it for a skid steer QA loader attachment?. I know anything is possible if you want to spend enough $, but is it practical?
The loader was made for my tractor in a welding shop in Canada and has never let me down and I have just rebuilt the bucket. The tractor, not so much, but she's ok for such an older one.
