Transform your garden tractor with Little Buck & Little Bull Loaders
Front end loader attachments for John Deere & Kubota Garden tractors
Looking for a rough & tumble front end loader attachment for John Deere & Kubota?
Little Buck Loader is a durable and utilitarian front end loader for John Deere garden tractors that is American manufactured and assembled. It connects seamlessly with many John Deere and Kubota garden tractors, allowing you to conquer projects like snow removal, brush clearing, and landscaping with fun and ease. Our front end loader attachments for John Deere start at $2,190 and come fully-assembled.
Like many great American ventures, our aftermarket bucket was born in a garage. The brainchild of a father and son who were trying to make their tractor more versatile, Little Buck Loader has been streamlining projects since 2015. In April 2020, we launched the Little Bull, our FEL for John Deere X series garden tractors. In October 2021, we launched the Z Buck, a bucket attachment for zero turn mowers and ATV/UTV’s. In September 2023, we launched our Antler Grappler, a 48” grapple that attaches to our front end loaders.
We build for these JD and Kubota models / View our list here.
Preferred shipping / $190 through Fastenal 3PL, which means your loader will arrive at your local Fastenal store for you to pick up by appointment. Visit our FAQs to learn more about shipping.
Images by Hannah Persson Photography.
Questions? Call Steve at 815.375.2004 or Luke at 815.375.0241
Bucks and Bulls on Kubota Subcompact Tractors
Learn all about our Little Bucks & Bulls on Kubota
Introducing the next level of performance and efficiency for your Kubota machines! Experience the unparalleled durability and versatility that you've come to expect from our renowned Little Buck Loader and Little Bull Loader, now seamlessly integrated with Kubota excellence. Our front end loaders have been meticulously designed to elevate your Kubota BX subcompact tractors, ensuring a powerhouse combination that delivers exceptional results.
Unlock a world of possibilities as our loaders seamlessly attach to Kubota BX subcompact tractors, providing a perfect fit for models such as BX2350, BX2360, BX2370, BX2660, and BX2670. With the precision of a joystick and the convenience of a factory-installed loader valve, you can now navigate through tasks with unparalleled ease and efficiency.
Whether you're tackling landscaping projects, managing agricultural tasks, or handling construction work, our loaders on Kubota machines are engineered to meet the demands of your toughest jobs. Count on the reliability and robust performance that have become synonymous with our brand, now tailored specifically to enhance your Kubota experience.
Upgrade your equipment and amplify your productivity with our front end loaders on Kubota machines. Unleash the full potential of your Kubota BX subcompact tractor and take your operations to new heights with our industry-leading attachments. Your work deserves the best, and with our loaders on Kubota, you're equipped for success.
Review key specs here, and watch the videos below for attachment tutorials. Please note the mowing deck must be removed.
Visit our shop to order yours today!
Meet The Z buck | for Zero Turn mowers and ATV/UTV’s
Learn all about Z Buck, our new loader for zero turn mowers and ATv/utv’s
Revolutionize the way you approach lawn care and material handling with the cutting-edge innovation of the Z Buck. Seamlessly integrating with your Zero Turn mower and ATV/UTV, the Z Buck introduces a new era of versatility, turning your equipment into a powerhouse for transporting light loads and loose materials.
Powered by state-of-the-art electronic technology, the Z Buck is designed to enhance the functionality of your Zero Turn mower and ATV/UTV. This transformation goes beyond the ordinary, providing you with a reliable and efficient solution for various tasks, from landscaping projects to property maintenance.
For ATV/UTVs and commercial-grade zero turn mowers, the Z Buck becomes an indispensable addition, offering a dynamic range of capabilities. To ensure a secure and robust connection, your machine must have a welded-on 2" front mount bracket that’s capable of handling 750 lbs of tongue weight.
Imagine effortlessly maneuvering your Zero Turn mower or ATV/UTV, effortlessly transporting loads of loose materials and handling light-duty tasks with precision. The Z Buck elevates your equipment's performance, making it a go-to choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike who demand top-notch functionality from their machines.
Upgrade your Zero Turn mower and ATV/UTV with the Z Buck, where electronic innovation meets rugged reliability. Experience the freedom to tackle a variety of projects with confidence, knowing that your equipment is backed by cutting-edge technology and robust construction. The Z Buck is not just an attachment; it's a game-changer for anyone seeking superior performance in their outdoor tasks.
Review key specs here, and watch the videos below for attachment tutorials. Please note we are currently using thumb switches to control the loader, and that all loaders are black in color.
Priced at $3,390, the Z Buck is available in limited quantities, so order yours today!
Meet The Little Bull
Learn all about Little bull, our front end loader for the John Deere X Series
Meet the Little Bull, the stylish, reliable, and powerful younger sibling of the acclaimed Little Buck Loader. Crafted to lift heavier loads, the Little Bull is not just a piece of equipment; it's a statement of design and functionality, marrying sleek aesthetics with robust performance. This visionary creation, a brainchild of Steve's conceptualization over several years, was unveiled with much excitement in the spring of 2020, marking the newest addition to our growing family.
Priced at $3,190, the Little Bull is tailor-made to operate seamlessly on a range of John Deere garden tractors, including x465, x475, x485, x495; x575, x585, x595; and x700’s. With a focus on both form and function, the Little Bull boasts sweeping lines and a curving organic shape that not only adds a touch of sophistication to your equipment but also enhances its lifting capacity for those heavier loads.
To ensure additional stability and strength, we offer mid-mount brackets that can be effortlessly attached as the final step of the mounting process. This involves a straightforward process of removing the nuts that secure the motor mounts, bolting on the bracket, and then attaching the brackets to the side of the loader tower. We understand the importance of a hassle-free installation, and to make it even more convenient, your Little Bull comes with a detachable jack on rollers, making the attachment process a breeze.
Watch the informative video below to guide you through the seamless attachment process. From getting your Bull off the pallet with the help of a few friends to effortlessly connecting it to your John Deere, the Little Bull ensures that every step is as user-friendly as possible. Elevate your equipment, elevate your tasks – Little Bull is here to redefine your expectations of loader performance.
Visit our shop to order yours today!
Unpretentiously handcrafted, Little Buck Loader is your new favorite accessory
Priced from $2,190
Questions? Call Steve at 815.375.2004
Watch videos of Little Buck Loader
Interested in learning more about Little Buck Loader and seeing it in action? Check out these videos of our loaders for John Deere garden tractors. For Even more videos, visit our Youtube channel.
Customize your Little Buck Loader
We want you to get the most out of your Little Buck Loader. These customizations round out the experience for your front end loader attachment for John Deere.
Antler grappler
Upgrade the Little Buck or Little Bull Loader on your John Deere garden tractor with our premium three-foot-wide Antler Grappler attachment, specially designed to make your outdoor tasks easier and more efficient. Whether you're a seasoned landscaper, a dedicated DIY enthusiast, or a homeowner looking to take control of your property, our Antler Grappler attachment is the perfect addition to your arsenal.
Center hook
Our Center Hook (5/16th") is a must-have for anyone working with heavy loads. For just $24, you can enjoy the convenience that our hook provides.
Order now and experience the difference for yourself. Say goodbye to load chaining headaches and hello to a more efficient, safer, and hassle-free workday!
DIY Weight basket
Our 16x9x16” weight basket quickly bolts-on to your JD X model frame using existing bolts. No drilling necessary. After it ships to you, you head to your local Menards, Farm & Fleet, etc. and purchase (6) 16x16x2” patio pavers and a tie down strap to hold in place. Total weight including basket: 255 pounds. Free shipping for this product with loader order!
D-ring
When it comes to versatility and utility, our Heavy-Duty Welded-On D-Ring is the game-changer you've been waiting for. This rugged D-ring is expertly welded to the top, outside of your bucket, instantly transforming your loader into a multifunctional powerhouse.
Weight bar
Our 18” wide weight bar holds (6) 42 pound John Deere suitcase weights. The easy bolt-on feature connects to x-model tractor frames using existing bolts. No drilling needed for installation. Total weight including bar: 262 pounds. Free shipping for this product with loader order!
Take your loader to the next level with our Tough Man Top Plate, a versatile accessory that is welded to your bucket and can support 350 pounds.
Select “solid rings” (photos 1 & 2), or “d-rings” (photos 3 & 4) on the outside of the plate.
Feedback on our loaders — From you!
“Just got my Loader the other day, you guys make a great product. The antler grabber exceeds all my expectations. I bought my tractor specifically for this loader and I look forward to years of use. ”
“We were so excited to get the Little Buck! We watched a YouTube video on how to simply attach the Little Bucker (that’s what we named it 😉 ) and it works GREAT! It is doing everything I need it to do. It is so transformational for the tractor! So many laborious tasks can now be done with little effort. This 318 in the picture is going through a rough restoration to get back to its original colours. The rims were just powder coated. The green body is next. I’m so glad I bought the Little Buck. Thank you for all your service and emails back and forth. You have been very helpful and kind. Not one thing to complain about. Pickup at Fastenal was very easy! Driving the Little Buck from the U.S to Canada had no issues. Canadians just pay the CAD tax on the purchase price. Thanks again!!!!! ”
“I have the Little Bull attached and put to work. I am very happy with the loader and it is working even better than I hoped it would. Thank you for your fantastic customer service and support!”
“Wanted to let you know that we did get the loader last week and I had it on the tractor the same day! I am so pleased with everything about it, it seems to be very well made and thought out. Was easy to install and I’ve moved dirt and gravel with it already. Wish I would have looked into this great tool years ago! Nothing I hate more than a shovel! I can say it works extremely well on a JD X739 4X4 with 4 wheel steering. You were great to deal with in every way, thank you so much.”
“I spent 8hrs moving 6yds of bark mulch, 4yds of mushroom compost, and many many buckets full of rocks. LBL ate it up!”
“I recently picked up a Little Buck Loader for my 318 from your shop. The pick-up was easy, and I was given the opportunity to look around the shop at some of the loaders that you make, for which I enjoyed. I took the loader home, hooked it up and put it right to work. Just wanted to say that this Little Buck Loader is worth every penny, and I can’t believe how much it can do. I’ve had folks stop by my house to ask about the loader twice now and I’ve only had it about a month. This is one of the best investments I have made in a while. Keep doing what you’re doing at Little Buck, these loaders are a great alternative to breaking your back moving mulch, gravel and firewood. Thanks for such a great product, I’ve suddenly become the envy of the neighborhood : )”
“I’m impressed with the loader. Has helped out a great deal around the homestead. Great loader for residential and light commercial work. I have ordered a Piranha tooth bar to enhance the bucket for brush and digging. ”
“I just want to say that I love my new toy. Everyday, I look around the property trying to find jobs for my Little Buck!”
“I’m the guy who drove down to buy my bucket in pieces and had my friend paint it...Well we got it done and I got it together with no issues, it is beyond cool! I’m gonna be the envy of my neighborhood! It works very smoothly and was easy to attach. Love it. Thanks guys for working with me. Truly glad I got it...gonna be nice loading my piles of lawn debris and snow this winter.”
“I ordered one of the loaders last spring and never knew the many ways I would end up using it. I am 80 years old and building a new home in NW Wisconsin, so there are many tasks required in the process. It has helped me so many times when I didn’t have a young back to help me lift or move things. Removing a wood stove off my trailer and placing it on the deck so I could get it in the house, lifting bundles of shingles, moving rocks and sand. Also, we had a hard winter and much snow this year and sometimes the banks created by the snowplow required moving some of the snow. Sure thankful I found the loader on the internet and purchased one.”
“Hi Steve and Family, I really have one regret, it is that I did not have your Little Buck Loader the very 1st year you made them available. The loader is on my JD 445 AWS. This has been the very best tool I have invested in. Thank you! I move cut wood, push cut firewood into a pile, move dirt, gravel, rocks and more. It’s is really easy to hook up as well as unhook and I was sorry I had to take it off to put on the snowblower. You have a great product Steve, good price point and great delivery to a pickup point. Good times and Best Regards to you and your Family.”
“Just wanted to reach out to you and say the pick-up process was very easy and pleasant with Fastenal. The LBL arrived really fast and I was able to put it in the back of my truck without having to use a trailer. I mounted it a few days ago and immediately put it to some yard work. I have to tell you I LOVE IT! It’s exactly what I wanted for my tractor. Thanks to you and everyone over there for everything!”
“I just wanted to say thanks again for sending me the pin I needed.
I continue to be impressed with my Little Buck and wish I had purchased on sooner! As promised, I wanted to send along a short video of my Little Buck in action, tackling snow after a blizzard dumped 30” of snow on parts of Massachusetts.”
“I just recently purchased a Little Buck Loader from you for my X739 tractor. Just to let you know that it arrived just fine within 7 days and I have used it to clear some snow ridges and it is working just fine within its limitations.”
“I am beyond happy with my loader...the list of things I am getting done is impressive. One in particular tickles me.
I was pouring a 10x10 concrete slab, 5” thick. I was using a 4 bag mixer with large wheels...the mixer broke and I had to switch to a cheap 2 bag mixer with horrible wobble wheels. We were going to use pails to bucket the concrete in small amounts from the mixer to the job.... then I decided to try my Little Buck Loader and boom.... It is saving me lots of time. I also have an ongoing project, I made a 4” wide form to put concrete under a chain link fence I am putting up... again buckets... not any more, with the loader I can pinpoint bringing the concrete to the forms.... Just another case of why I should have bought this years ago. In fact, my tractor is dying, I now have a renewed sense of wanting to fix it up... or jack up the loader and put another tractor under it... :) I always wanted one of those 455 diesel jobs... Oh, and the 4 wheel steer, I can get that loader in the smallest of areas. ”
“Just wanted to tell you how much I love my loader. I’ve had it since spring and have used it to help me do many projects. It’s the best money I have spent on any kind of tool or equipment. It’s the most used toy in my garage. I love it.”
“Thank you for the loader...I like it!! I do need to get some more weight in the back of the tractor so I can lift bigger loads...So far I think it’s a nice little unit. Got it yesterday put it on last night. ”
“The LBL surpassed all expectations! I knew it was going to work well, but still managed to surprise me just how good.”
“My barn has some pretty tight areas...watching your videos posted and checking out the pictures helped me decide the Little Buck loader was the smart decision to be able to still use the 318 inside and drastically cut down on the hand digging as I’m not getting any younger! I have used it for pulling small stumps and have moved over 100 yards of gravel to rebuild my long driveway after the winter damage.”
“Another satisfied customer! We have already used it extensively. My wife even commented on how nice it is to have the right tools....that is a great endorsement!”
“My shop has a terrible disease of “TOO MANY TOYS” so I must be able to move stuff around to create working space for “projects”. The loader weighs in at around 200 lbs and I don’t want to be trying to muscle it around. A trip to Harbor Freight for 3 Movers Dollies and 2 ratchet straps plus one which came with the loader’s shipping packaging and VOILA! I can move it around with ONE HAND!”
“Can’t believe I didn’t get this product sooner!!!”
“I just want to say thank you for manufacturing such a well built, well thought out product. I ordered a loader for my x595. It arrived in 2 days. I attached it to my tractor in less than 5 minutes. I used it to move a load of mulch and level my gravel drive. I could not be happier with my purchase and the icing on the cake is it is very well priced. ”