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

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

The X700 Ultimate series garden tractors were designed for the 45 Loaders from John Deere.  The 45 Loaders were discontinued long ago (2012) and are expensive and hard to find used.  We came up with a mounting solution to allow you to install a 120R loader on your 2006-2012 X700 Ultimate series 2WS tractor.  the solution will work with the 4WD and 2WD models.  We do not have a solution for the AWS Ultimate series at this time.  The sub-frame mounts will also work on the 2002-2006 X585 and X595 tractors as there are only minor differences in the frames.

The sub-frames are very similar to the X700 Signature series 120R sub-frame mounts that have gone through significant testing.  Because of similarities, the testing applies to these sub-frames as well!

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 mount 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 Semi-Gloss Black to match the John Deere frame color.

With these sub-frame 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 install the sub-frames mounts.  You just have to supply the tools and labor.  Full step-by-step instructions are included.

What loader do you need?

All 120R loader frames are the same.  The difference is in the buckets and the mounts.  You can also use the older H120 loader.  It mounts the same, but looks slightly different with the straight upper boom arms vs the 120R curved arms.

• The 120R can be mounted to the 1 series tractors and some of the 2 series tractors.
  • Our recommendation is that you buy a new, new take-off, or used 120R loader with the 1 series tractor “mounting frame assembly”.  Specifically the horizontal mounts and vertical masts with all the hardware.
  • You will only utilize the vertical masts and hardware (nuts/bolts/washers).  If you have the loader, but don’t have the 1025R “mounting frame assembly”, 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).  If you can’t find a 49″ bucket, the 53″ bucket is fine.

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 1225-1275psi
• It is REQUIRED that you run rear ballast – 250lbs minimum,  300+ recommended.  It really depends on what you are doing at the time.  Heavier lifting requires more rear ballast.
• 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 2002-2012 2-wheel steering (2WS) models – X585, X595, X700, X720, X728, X740, X748