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I have a Deere 430 loader and 5 ft bucket that I use with a 970. I wouldn't get anything bigger than a 430. It is a good combination. You will need to have a dual select control valve (DSCV) installed to get the hydraulics to work the loader. The valve will cost $500-600 from Deere. Contact a Deere dealer and he can give you specifics on cost. Some 970s had the DSCV when they were delivered but it depended on how the dealer ordered it. Good luck. Frank

Loader for 970 John Deere
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Replies 8 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV

Why would you want to make the tractor do something it is not designed to?? Maybe a 5310 could.

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Replies 9 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV

I have a 970 with FWD and 430 LDR. You may regret getting 2WD if you plan to use the loader a lot, because you won't be able to dig in as well w/o it. You will probably need the FWD more than the extra HP. My opinion. Nothing wrong with either 850 or 1050 and less "problems" than 4000 series. Frank

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Replies 6 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV

Glad I bought a JD 970 instead of its 4000 series counterpart. 970 doesn't have any of your problems and especially didn't have to be assembled in a warehouse in Augusta. Good luck.

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Replies 3 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV

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Replies 1 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV

Harry, you can install liquid yourself. You will need an adapter kit, which you can buy at Trator Supply Co., or equiv. farm supply. Be sure you have tubes, as you will not want to do this otherwise. I had some help from DAD, but it wasn't difficult, just seeing it done the first time. You will have to take out valve stem core to which you will attach the kit. Anti-freeze can be poured into a funnel attached to end of adapter. I used a gallon then added water to about 3/4 top of tire. A lot cheaper than having someone come out to do it. Tire store wanted $125 per tire. You can do it for cost of kit and 2 gals of antifreeze. Save your money. I have a 970 Deere FWD with 13.6 x 24 rears. Good luck-Frank.

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Replies 20 Post by L.F. Denaro, IV