The John Deere 148 Front Loader is a heavy-duty, high-performance attachment designed for mid-sized John Deere tractors. Built for reliability and versatility, this loader is ideal for agricultural and light construction tasks, offering impressive lifting capacity and smooth hydraulic operation. Whether you’re handling hay bales, moving soil, or loading materials, the 148 loader provides the strength and efficiency needed for demanding farm and field work.
John Deere 148 Tractor Compatibility
The John Deere 148 Loader is designed to fit the following John Deere tractor models:
2520; 2640; 2840; 3020*; 3130; 4000; 4020*; 4030; 4040; 4230; 4240; 4320; 4430; 4440.
*Standard tractors with long wheelbase only.
John Deere 148 Specs
| Lift Capacity (full at pin) | 3100 lb (1406 kg) |
| Operating Weight | 1350 lb (612 kg) |
| Breakout Force | 4700 lbf (20.9 kN) |
| Dump Angle | 38° |
| Reach (dumped) | 32 in (810 mm) |
| Height (at pin) | 126 in (3200 mm) |
| Clearance (dumped) | 102 in (2590 mm) |
| Clearance (level) | 121 in (3070 mm) |
| Boom Cylinder Diameter | 2.5 in (60 mm) |
| Bucket Cylinder Diameter | 2.5 in (60 mm) |
John Deere 148 Buckets
| Bucket Width | Bucket Capacity |
|---|---|
| 60 in (1520 mm) | 0.5 yd3 (0.4 m3) |
| 72 in (1820 mm) | 0.6 yd3 (0.5 m3) |
| 84 in (2130 mm) | 0.8 yd3 (0.6 m3) |
| 96 in (2430 mm) | 0.9 yd3 (0.7 m3) |
John Deere 148 Forks
- Grapple Fork
- Haystacker Fork
- Haystacker Push-off
- 60″ Manure Fork
- Rail Pallet Fork
- Pallet Fork, 42″ Length
- Pallet Fork, 48″ Length
- Bale Forks (Single Spear), 49″ Length
- Bale Forks (Dual Spear), 49″ Length
Rear Ballast for Stability
Rear ballast recommendations are:
a) For tractors with 80″ (2030 mm) rear tread setting
| Tractor Model | Ballast per Wheel |
|---|---|
| John Deere 2520 | 400 lb (181.4 kg) |
| John Deere 3020 (long wheelbase) | 200 lb (90.7 kg) |
| John Deere 4000 | 200 lb (90.7 kg) |
| 2640, 2840, 3130, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4230, 4240, 4320, 4430, 4440 | 0 |
b) If minimum rear tread width is necessary, use additional 700 lb (317.5 kg) per wheel.
NOTE: The amount of ballast recommended above is intended to help maintain stability and provide adequate traction during normal loader operation with materials-handling and manure buckets. Additional ballast up to maximum tire carrying capacity should be added, if necessary, when operating tractor and loader on uneven terrain, when operating loader with grapple fork or haystacker attachment, or to improve traction. Refer to tractor operator’s manual to install ballast.
