148 loader on an Oliver

Mike(NEOhio) · Sep 6, 2019

Can a JD 148 loader off a 4020 be mounted to a 1550 without too much reworking? One for sale in a local paper here.

NY 986 · Sep 6, 2019

The keywords here are "without too much reworking?" I have a 148 on a JD 4250. I'm thinking you will need to use some plating to go from the front cultivator mount holes to the back holes. This would be to utilize more of the holes in the loader sub frame. Probably would need another plate in the front as the loader sub frame probably won't quite align with the weight bracket holes. I'm thinking that the loader is strong enough given the HP that additional bracing would not be needed. At the same time the tractor should be strong enough in the chassis to handle the loader for moderate use. Before you buy the loader see if there is enough width to use some heavy plating along with spacers for mounting the 148 sub frame. Too dark to measure but I will check in the morning but I believe the width of the 4250 chassis in the engine area is 22."

fastfarmall · Sep 6, 2019

Well the 1550, has got a nice cast frame to attach too-- a tape measure will tell you a lot and a good iron supply and cutting torch will bee helpful, So what you going to as far as high pressure hyd supply?

Tx Jim · Sep 7, 2019

With the aid of a cutting torch & welder anything can be mounted on a tractor. Does this 148 have hyd control valve? If so be aware it will probably be a closed-center type hyd valve that won't work on open-center hyd systems.

greg oliver · Sep 7, 2019

Mike, I looked up the loader on tractor house to see what the mount looked like. I have an Oliver 1610 manual and it lists all the mounts available . Hate to say it but looks like the Oliver loader fits a John Deere better than a 1650. Note the 3 bolts holding the front loader frame whereas 2 for the 1650. 2 bolts hold the spacer.

Traditional Farmer · Sep 7, 2019

The battery boxes on the 1550 might be an issue.As far as the front mounts I'd just get a big piece of 1/2" plate drill it to fit the Oliver tub frame mounts and
weld the JD loader frame to the 1/2" plate where needed.I'd also run it off the power beyond,like said you might have to change or modify the loader control valve.

Tx Jim · Sep 7, 2019

Some CC hyd control valves JD utilized don't have the capability of being converted to open-center

Mark-Ia · Sep 7, 2019

Those mounts are for a 2840 or 2940 series tractors.

greg oliver · Sep 7, 2019

Mark the 4020 mounts look like they would work better. I noticed the longer length from front to the middle on that mount .

Tx Jim · Sep 7, 2019

(quoted from post at 11:00:51 09/07/19) Mark the 4020 mounts look like they would work better. I noticed the longer length from front to the middle on that mount .

Technically mounts in your photo weren't designed for a 4020

NY 986 · Sep 7, 2019

You would have to measure but looking at the loader with the row crop mounts which I mostly see when they are on a 4020 you might line up fairly well in terms of mounts versus tractor frame. Might be just a matter of drilling on the side.

greg oliver · Sep 7, 2019

How about this picture Jim?

Tx Jim · Sep 7, 2019

(quoted from post at 13:06:21 09/07/19) How about this picture Jim?
<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto35896.png">

Loader mounting brackets in this photo weren't designed for a 4020 plus tractor in photo isn't a '69 model but earlier model

Mike(NEOhio) · Sep 7, 2019

Thanks all for the pictures. I think I'll go look at it and bring my tape. No problem changing to an OC valve and using power beyond.

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