Little Buck Loader 100hr Review on John Deere X720

[@robertduncan2742]

I got one about 5 years ago and I've used it on my deere 420 for dirt moving to multch, snow removal to digging holes, I just removed a lilac tree that was very old, back filled with rock, leveled it out with the bucket. Its been used but shes still going on and waiting for this winter coming. Don't forget to add a weight box in the rear or build one. You can reinforce areas with the same size material in which it will strengthen. If welding in a area where water will stand leave a weep hole as I call we did that long ago building steel storage racks.

[@robertduncan2742]

Great review, buck loaders are a great add on

[@davybondohome8460]

what are are you expecting for what you paid, it work's it's a garden tractor and works great

[@tadcobert1307]

Love my Little Buck Loader, great for a small hobby farm

[@engellandscaping3654]

Thanks for watching, a year 2 video should be coming soon!

[@aaronreaka9024]

If you can weld, hard face your cutting edge, also your locking pins will work better with a little spray grease applied before attempting to remove

[@mechanicallycreative9788]

I beat the living P?&s out of mine. 3ft down cleaning in the ditch digging with it. The arm on the one side eventually broke, the portion with the pins. The left arm broke 1/3 of the way up where it jaunts outwards. I called them 2 years later and they sent a new assembly. So probably 700 dollars, plus a new edge. Got the antler discounted by 400 dollars too, shipped it for free. They obviously had issues because theyve now added additional support behind those arms they welded a diamond in there. Im running on a 445 with 150 pounds of wheel weight another 80 pounds in tire weight and 200 out back. It took that much to get it to run nicely without lifting the back. I made a 2ftx1ftx1ft box that i fill with pavers. Atv tires out back and knobby tires in front. Just a tip my 445 was wearing the left wheel on the inside. When i got the new fronts one was hitting the axle. Turns out my spindle was bent after some measuring.

[@Reeser00]

Nice review

[@engellandscaping3654]

Thank you

[@stevenk1833]

Did you make any changes to your tractor ( such as pressure relief valve or a lock out valve ) thanks

[@engellandscaping3654]

I did not, However, I feel like I should add the lock out valve for deck, there is a small delay on tilt because deck is primary and there might be a small loss of tilt capacity do to the rerouting down to the deck first, hope this helps!!

[@stevenk1833]

@@engellandscaping3654 thanks alot much appreciated

[@Malinois_Whisper]

@@engellandscaping3654 how far away until your 300 he review. I just purchased a 2018 x738 and I’m curious how this Fel is still working out for you. Would you buy it again. Etc. Also a video on this pressure valve thing would be of interest.

[@engellandscaping3654]

I’ll do another review later this year, along with the modifications I did, they are not necessary, just more convenient for what I use it for. Would I buy again, yes, wish I bought it sooner. They now have a slightly heavier made one too, which I would consider if I did not already have this one.

[@Malinois_Whisper]

@@engellandscaping3654 You’re probably referring to their Little Bull. Im looking at that vs the CTC.

[@Pinebaron2011]

Just got a brand new 2022 X758, I actually waited until they delivered one with a 2022 manufacturing date 02/04/2022 (like a 2023 model). I'm trying to decide between the Little Buck Loader and the CTC X4750 which mounts further back for weight distribution, then again costs more but not an issue. Having said that, the Little Buck Loader videos are encouraging and may well do the job for my limited use. Little Buck Loader is available much sooner whilst the CTC by June. Anyone have a preference for one or the other?

[@engellandscaping3654]

I use mine way more than “light” use only 2 problems I’ve had: 1) the valve leaks a little bit so when I tilt bucket it doesn’t hold, need to feather it if you are trying to dump slow, 2) bent the frame when I let someone use it had it at full height and fully dump angle drove straight into a brick wall, *** for light use you will be more that satisfied just this past week I moved 36yards of mulch, 3 yards of 3/4” stone and over 3 tons of wet heavy sticky mud and clay. I believe the x758 is 4x4 so you will actually see a big improvement on traction, LBL publish lifting capacity around 400 or 450, I can easily load it up and pick the back tires off with my 200lb self, 2(50lb) wheel weights and 160lb ballast, investing in 2 more 70lb weights and looking to upgrade to the x758 myself. Let me know if you need any other tips, Good Luck

[@markchidester6239]

They make a little bull loader also. It has better weight distribution

[@engellandscaping3654]

Yea they came out with that one a few years after I bought mine, looks nice though!

[@danielpiche933]

Loader your read tire with -40 windshield washer ! it won't eat your tire sued not rust out your rim either . P>S after you are done you still have spare windshield washer

[@engellandscaping3654]

Just added 100# of wheel weights so I can take off weight if needed! But yea did that on my 2WD Ford tractor (640) helped a bunch!

[@dave5litre462]

Sorry to say them weld jo8ns are made by an inexperienced welder . An experienced welder would not leave spatter everywhere on their work.

[@engellandscaping3654]

Thanks for the comment, I’ll see if I can Clean them up this winter,... I’ll probably do a 200hr review next year with modifications I’m planning on doing, I’ll keep you posted

[@gotdeeres]

Poor welding quality and design. Looks like a lightweight homeowner product.

[@tadcobert1307]

I have had mine for over a year on a JD 2210, and it has one problem, I love using it, can do WAY more than the stated specs, NOT cheaply made, used mine for nearly 150hrs moving gravel, rip rap, logs, mulch, compost, and equipment. It does need regular lube on the parts

[@engellandscaping3654]

I’m glad you are happy with yours, we are too, use it almost every week!

[@engellandscaping3654]

@GotDeeres, I see you have the Buford Loader, I do not have much experience with that aftermarket loader, can that dump into a standard pickup? Can it pick up 5- 80lb landscaping blocks over 5ft in the air? It works for what I need it to for. please email me directly, Engel.landscaping.inc@gmail, if you have any questions Thank you for watching