A farm tractor with a front loader from China should be 4WD. Two-wheel drive plus a loaded bucket is a bent-axle story. We quote the loader as a kit on the tractor — see loader and haul — not as a separate shop.
Which horsepower for a loader
| Job | Tractor | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Yard, stop-start, estate | JT-254 HST | Hydrostatic pedals. Shuttle gearboxes hate this. |
| Light compact + bucket | JT-404D / JT-504 | 4WD compact. Still not a quarry bucket. |
| Farm loader + trailer | JT-704 | 70 HP, Category II, dual-stage clutch. |
| Cab, longer days | JT-804 / JT-904 | Same 4WD rule. Cab on the PI. |
What to write on the inquiry
- 4WD — default. Read 4WD for export farms.
- Bucket size you actually use, or a photo
- Whether the same tractor also pulls a tiller (hitch class)
- ROPS vs cab — cab vs ROPS
Packing: loader arms usually travel in the same 40HQ as the tractor. Cab units are typically one per box — how many tractors in a 40HQ.
Loader application · JT-704 · Get a Quote
FAQ
Can I fit a front loader on a 2WD tractor?
You can. You should not. Wet soil and a loaded bucket is how axles bend. Quote 4WD.
Which tractor for a farm loader?
JT-704 70 HP 4WD is the usual farm quote. JT-254 HST is the yard / estate machine.
Do you sell loaders separately?
No. A front loader is a kit on the tractor proforma, not a second catalogue.
