If you own a John Deere X700 Series or another John Deere garden tractor, you already know how much capability a front-end loader adds to your machine. Whether you’re running the Little Bull Loader or any other aftermarket loader attachment, attaching and detaching the loader can feel intimidating the first few times.

Recently, one of our Little Bull owners shared a simple, inexpensive hack that protects your tractor hood and side panels during the loader installation process. It’s clever, cheap, and worth passing along to the rest of the LBL community.

If you’re shopping for a front-end loader for your John Deere garden tractor (or compatible Kubota BX series), you’ve likely come across our product families: the Little Buck, the Little Bull, and now the QuikMount. Each offers its own balance of capability, ease-of-use and value. In this article we’ll walk through compatibility, mechanism, pricing, and key use-case differences, so you can choose the setup that’s right for your tractor, your tasks and your budget.

Find out which Little Buck and Little Bull Loaders fit your John Deere or Kubota, see all compatible attachments, and get back-saving, all-seasons performance for your tractor.

The John Deere 425, 445, and 455 series represent the best of both worlds: rugged old-school reliability with enough innovation to still feel modern. Add a Little Buck or Little Bull loader, and you’ll understand why so many owners call this combination the ultimate setup for small-acreage work.

Even with the toughest equipment, wear and tear can happen over time. Every so often, a hydraulic cylinder may fail and need replacement. Fortunately, swapping it out on your Little Bull Loader is a quick and straightforward process, just a few tools and a little know-how, and you’ll be back to work in no time.

Fall brings a long list of outdoor chores that require moving materials, such as leaves, compost, storm debris, firewood, and more. With the right loader or grapple, those backbreaking jobs get faster, easier, and a whole lot more efficient. Here are the top 7 fall projects where your tractor, outfitted with a front-end loader and grapple, can really earn its keep.

Many of our customers ask us to explain the differences between the Little Buck Loader and the Little Bull Loader. Read on for a table that compares and contrasts the key factors when making your decision of which loader to purchase. Hint: You can’t go wrong either way!

For decades, John Deere has built equipment that lasts, and among its attachments, the John Deere 45 loader remains one of the most iconic. Originally designed to give garden tractors big-machine functionality, the 45 quickly became a favorite for homeowners and acreage owners who needed to move dirt, gravel, firewood, and more.

For years, Little Bull owners have counted on their loaders to handle tough jobs around the property, from moving mulch and soil to clearing snow and gravel. Now, with the Little Bull QuikSystem, we’ve taken that versatility a step further. Built around a simple, rugged quick-attach design, the QuikSystem makes it faster and easier than ever to swap between tools, so your tractor is always ready for the task at hand.

If you’re new to using a John Deere garden tractor with a front-end loader or 3-point hitch attachment, you may have come across the term float function (also called float mode or float position). So what exactly does it mean?

My prospective customers come to us to help them decide which garden tractor to purchase (that is compatible with our loaders), and time and again, we point to John Deere's legendary 4X5 series. Built to last, engineered for real work, and compatible with front-end loader attachments like the Little Buck and Little Bull, the JD 425, 445, and 455 models are true classics. In this article, we’ll explore why they remain top picks, how they compare, and what makes them so ideal for loader work.

If you’re running a front-end loader on your John Deere garden tractor, you might run into an issue where the hydraulic hoses get a little too cozy with your front right tire. Read on to learn how fellow operators are solving it.

The John Deere X700 series is a powerful and versatile line of lawn tractors, and one of the most popular platforms we support at Little Buck Loader. If you own an X700 or are considering purchasing a loader for one, here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth and successful setup with either our Little Buck or Little Bull front-end loader.

One of the biggest perks of the Little Buck Loader is how easy it is to install—even by yourself. You don’t need a second set of hands or special equipment. With just your garden tractor and a little patience, you can go from pallet to mounted loader in under an hour.

Investing in a front-end loader is a big step toward making your John Deere garden tractor more capable, efficient, and fun to use. But if you’re only buying the loader itself, you might be missing out on the full potential of your setup. In this post, we’ll walk you through a simple formula for building the ideal Little Buck or Little Bull system, from essential ballast weight to versatile accessories like grapples and pallet forks. Whether you’re working on your acreage every weekend or just need help managing seasonal projects, these add-ons will make your loader even more powerful and practical.

Picking up your new front-end loader from Fastenal is an exciting moment—but once it’s on the back of your pickup or trailer, what’s the best way to unload it safely at home? In this article, we’ll walk you through the pallet dimensions, the Fastenal pickup process, and several safe, practical ways to get the pallet from your truck bed or trailer to the ground—no forklift required.

Having trouble getting the spring-loaded pins to line up on your Little Buck Loader or Little Bull Loader? In this quick video, Luke walks you through the underside channel of the loader base, where the weight bar attaches and how the spring pins engage.

If you own one of the older John Deere lawn and garden tractors that our loaders are built for, you may eventually run into a bit of hydraulic drip around your quick connects. Don’t worry, it’s a common issue, and luckily, it’s easy to fix with a few simple tools and a quick trip to your local JD dealer.

We recently worked with two customers who ran into the same frustrating issue with their John Deere 4X5 series tractors: a stuck hydraulic valve. If you’ve got an older John Deere garden tractor, this is something to watch out for, especially if your levers haven’t been used in a while. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to get things moving again without jumping straight to a costly replacement.

In many older vehicles, OEM parts are hard to come by—or wildly expensive. Our fabrication shop can often save you time and money by repairing or reinforcing components with precision welding instead. From brackets and frames to mounts and joints, we’ve got the tools (and the experience) to keep your car road-ready.