X700 Signature Series – 2 Wheel Steering (2WS) 120R Loader Mounts

Want to do more than just mow grass and move snow with your X700??  You need a Front End Loader!

With the introduction of the Signature series garden tractors in 2013, John Deere removed the ability to mount the very popular 45 Loader.  Essentially pushing you to the larger/heavier 1025R (or larger) frame tractors.  For a couple years now, L&M Concepts has offered custom mounts to allow you to install a 45 Loader, but John Deere stopped making the 45 Loaders in 2012 and used ones are very hard to find which is driving the cost up.

The John Deere 1 series tractors (1025R, 1023E) have a loader similar in size to the 45 Loader called the 120R that you can still buy new.  L&M Concepts saw this as an opportunity to see if they can be adapted to the X700.  After significant design and testing, we’ve demonstrated that it is possible!

We are excited to offer a 120R mount kit for 2013+ X700s.  There will be two versions available.  One for the two wheel steer tractors and one for the all wheel steer tractors.

If you are like many that don’t need the larger frame tractors, you’ve bought the X700 Series tractors.  With the cost of these machines, you understand the importance of maximizing your machine’s versatility. Our custom fabricated mounts offer a seamless solution, allowing you to easily attach a John Deere 120R Loader to your tractor. Enjoy the convenience of enhanced functionality while maintaining the integrity of your equipment. This unique addition empowers you to tackle a variety of tasks with unparalleled efficiency.

Engineered, Fabricated and Tested in the USA

These 120R Sub-Frame mounts have been designed and fabricated in house to fit your X700 perfectly.  Fully TIG welded and powder Coated Matte Black to match the John Deere frame color.

With these mounts the 120R loader can be installed and removed in just a couple minutes – just like the 1 Series tractors.

The complete kit comes with everything needed to mount a 120R loader.

What 120R loader do you need?

All 120R loader frames are the same.  The difference is in the buckets and the mounts.

• The 120R can be mounted to the 1 series tractors and some of the 2 series tractors.
  • Our recommendation is that you buy a 120R loader with the 1 series tractor mounts.  Specifically the horizontal mounts and vertical masts with all the hardware.
  • You will only utilize the vertical masts and hardware.  It is cheaper to buy the full mount kit with the loader than just the vertical masts from John Deere.
• The 120R can be ordered with a 49″ bucket and a 53″ bucket.
  • We recommend the 49″ bucket.  We’ve been doing our testing with the 53″ bucket, but the 49″ would be a better fit (and it is lighter so you can have more lifting capacity)

Requirements and Recommendations

• It is highly recommended (almost required) that you install the  THRV pressure release valve (BW15044 – 4WD/AWD, BW15043 – 2WD).   It is my understanding that this valve protects the transaxle when utilizing the loader and you hit something while your tires are not able to slip because of the added weight.  These valves came with the 45 loaders when delivered new.  This valve requires you replace your neutral/freewheel lever (M146148) because the valve is taller.
• It is recommended that you shim your hydraulic pressures to 1225-1250psi
• It is REQUIRED that you run rear ballast – 250lbs minimum,  300+ recommended.
• It is recommended that you have a lockout valve installed on the SCV to minimize flow to the rock shaft (deck cylinder) when using the curl function of the loader.  It speeds up the response of the curl.  Many tractors already have this valve installed because of a snow blower or blade (front quick hitch attachments).

Application

Designed for 2013+ 2 wheel steering (2WS) models – X730, X738, X750, X758