LITTLE BUCK LOADER

Aftermarket front-end loaders and grapples for John Deere and Kubota garden tractors

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Little Buck Loader
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Little Buck Loader
$2,390.00

The Little Buck is a compact, versatile front-end loader designed for select John Deere garden tractors and Kubota BX subcompact tractors. Built for everyday property work, it delivers reliable lifting performance while maintaining the maneuverability and ease of use homeowners value.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with compatible tractors, the Little Buck helps property owners move materials efficiently while reducing physical strain.

Key Features

  • Built in the USA with heavy-duty materials

  • Ships fully assembled and ready to mount

  • Compact design ideal for residential and acreage use

  • Compatible with select John Deere and Kubota tractors

  • Designed for year-round property maintenance

Key Specifications

Breakout force @ ground level, pivot point
450 lbs

Lift capacity to full height @ pivot pins
340 lbs

Maximum lift height @ pivot pins
5' 9"

Digging depth below grade with level bucket
2 inches

Bucket size
48–48.5 inches wide

Bucket volume
4 cubic ft (without mounding)

Shipping weight
250 lbs

Hydraulic cylinders
Black in color

Compatibility Summary

The Little Buck fits select John Deere garden tractors and select Kubota BX subcompact tractors equipped with appropriate hydraulic outlets and controls.

View full compatibility details for:

  • John Deere Models

  • Kubota BX Models

Shipping & Lead Times

  • Fastenal Branch Pickup ($190): Pick up your order at a local Fastenal branch (available East of the Rockies only). We will find the closest approved branch using your billing zip code and email you the address.

  • Home or Commercial Delivery: Starts at $490. Please call us for a custom quote.

  • Lead Time: Ships within 1–2 weeks of placing your order.

Installation & Support

Watch the attachment and detachment process

Read the Operator’s Manual & Learn what you can and can’t do with the loader.

Little Bull Loader
Little Bull Loader
$3,390.00

The Little Bull is our heavy-lift front-end loader designed for select John Deere garden tractors and Kubota BX subcompact tractors. Built for durability, stability, and easy installation, the Little Bull is engineered to handle serious property work with confidence.

Featuring heavy-duty mid-mount brackets for superior stability, the Little Bull integrates seamlessly with your tractor to deliver reliable performance for lifting, digging, and material handling.

Key Features

  • Heavy-duty steel construction for long-term durability

  • Mid-mount bracket design for increased stability and strength

  • Ships fully assembled and ready to mount

  • Designed for property owners, hobby farmers, and acreage maintenance

  • Made in the USA

Key Specifications

Breakout force @ ground level, pivot point
550 lbs

Lift capacity to full height @ pivot pins
440 lbs

Maximum lift height @ pivot pins
5' 9"

Digging depth below grade with level bucket
2 inches

Bucket size
48–48.5 inches wide

Bucket volume
4 cubic ft (without mounding)

Shipping weight
350–450 lbs (varies by shipping method)

Compatibility Summary

The Little Bull fits select John Deere garden tractors and select Kubota BX tractors equipped with a joystick and loader valve.

View full compatibility details for:

  • John Deere Models

  • Kubota BX Models

Shipping & Lead Times

  • Fastenal Branch Pickup ($190): Pick up your order at a local Fastenal branch (available East of the Rockies only). We will find the closest approved branch using your billing zip code and email you the address.

  • Home or Commercial Delivery: Starts at $490. Please call us for a custom quote.

  • Lead Time: Ships within 1–2 weeks of placing your order.

Installation & Support

KBX Talon
KBX Talon
$1,590.00

The KBX Talon is a mechanical grapple attachment designed specifically for Kubota BX series tractors (2013 and newer) equipped with a skid-steer quick attach (SSQA). It delivers true grapple functionality without the need for an additional hydraulic circuit.

Using a patent-pending adjustable linkage system, the KBX Talon allows operators to grip material using their existing loader controls, keeping installation simple and costs down.

Key Features

  • Patent-pending adjustable linkage system

  • No third hydraulic circuit required

  • Uses existing loader lift and tilt functions

  • Heavy-duty steel construction

  • Dual-sided grapple teeth for secure grip

  • Designed specifically for Kubota BX tractors with SSQA

How It Works

The KBX Talon uses an innovative mechanical linkage that converts normal bucket tilt motion into clamping force. As you tilt the loader, the grapple closes, giving you the ability to lift, tilt, and clamp using only two hydraulic circuits.

Specifications

Compatibility
Kubota BX Series (2013 and newer) with quick attach

Construction
Heavy-duty steel with dual-sided grapple teeth

Control System
Patent-pending adjustable linkage (two-circuit operation)

Width
48 inches

Maximum Opening
Up to 50 inches

Rated Capacity
450 lbs

Shipping Weight
150 lbs

Shipping & Lead Times

  • Fastenal Branch Pickup ($190): Pick up your order at a local Fastenal branch (available East of the Rockies only). We will find the closest approved branch using your billing zip code and email you the address.

  • Home or Commercial Delivery: Starts at $490. Please call us for a custom quote.

  • Lead Time: Ships within 1–2 weeks of placing your order.

Installation & Support

Designed for quick attach BX loaders — installs easily without additional hydraulic kits.

Visit our YouTube channel to see it in action.

View compatibility details.

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Tough, reliable front-end loaders, grapples, and aftermarket attachments for John Deere & Kubota garden tractors

Looking to upgrade your John Deere or Kubota lawn and garden tractor? Little Buck Loader builds heavy-duty, aftermarket, American-made front-end loaders that take your machine to the next level, from snow removal and dirt hauling to brush clearing and landscaping.

Fully assembled & ready to mount

Our aftermarket loaders arrive ready to install, with pricing starting at $2,390. Just mount and go, no complicated setup or modifications needed.

Built by a family-owned Midwest business

Since 2015, we’ve been designing and manufacturing aftermarket loaders that stand up to real work. It all started in a garage, when a father and son built the first Little Buck Loader to get more out of the family John Deere garden tractor. Today, we offer:

  • Little Buck Loader – Original model for classic JD garden tractors like the 300 series, 400, 425, plus the X700 series

  • Little Bull – Front-end loader for the X700 series lawn tractors & more

  • Little Bull QuikSystem - Modular, quick-attach front-end solution built for select John Deere garden tractors

  • Z Buck – Front-end loader for zero-turn mowers and UTVs

  • Antler Grappler – Mechanical grapple for brush, logs, and more

  • KBX Talon & JD Talon – Mechanical grapples for Kubota BX and JD 120R

Compatible with many JD & Kubota models

From the JD 318 and 425 to the x700 series and Kubota BX lineup, we support a wide range of machines. View full compatibility →

Shipping made simple

We ship to your nearest Fastenal branch for just $190, making pickup fast and affordable. Learn more in our FAQs →

See our loaders in action

Want to see real tractors tackling real jobs? Explore our YouTube channel to watch our aftermarket loaders and grapples move snow, spread gravel, haul mulch, and more.

Little Bull Loader on a John Deere garden tractor.
KBX Talon on a Kubota BX tractor.

Unpretentiously handcrafted, Little Buck Loader is your new favorite accessory

Questions? Call us at ‪815.345.3940‬

  • I just want to express how pleased I am with my Little Buck loader and how much of a pleasure it was to do business with you. Construction and design of the loader is outstanding. The hose length and 90 degree connectors that Steve provided are perfect and addressed my hose management concerns.

    Matt P. // June 2026

  • We could not be happier with the Little Buck Grapple, it exceeds our expectations. Stephen, our sales rep, went so far above and beyond to make sure that it would fit on our tractor and work the way we needed it to. The grapple is very well built with a tubular design that is very strong, We were able to get it in black to match our tractor which made us even happier. We will definitely recommend this company to everyone we know.

    Douglas D. / June 2026

  • "Picked up the loader at Fastenal this morning and all looks good; no drama getting it off my truck and into the garage...Thanks for such a quick and easy delivery!"

    Rob M. / February 2026

  • "I just wanted to thank you for your personal attention of my order. You make a great loader very heavy duty. I use the heck out of it, it does every thing  I need."

    Rod W. / November 2025

  • I am one of your happy Little Buck customers with a John Deere X738 tractor. Doing our yard mulch this year (20 yards) was the most fun its ever been.

    Christopher N. / November 2025

  • Used my Little Bull (on John Deere X700 series) to move bucket-size sections of a downed tree to a site where I could finish cutting and splitting when the Minnesota weather cools a bit more. Antler Grappler allowed me to secure the load and made stacking a breeze.

    — Bob K. / October 2025

  • Have had my Little Buck on a Deere 425 for a long time (since about 2015) and I thought I would let you know how satisfied I have been with it! Still works great and is a joy to use. Thanks!

    Alex C. / September 2025

  • Just to let you know I purchased a loader for my jd 318 and over the last 3 days I moved 36 yards of dirt for my landscape project.

    Roger J. / May 2025

  • Just wanted to say thank you! Very pleased with my loader! Also the delivery process and customer service was absolutley amazing. Will recommend to anyone looking for a loader for their tractor!

    Kyle T. / April 2025

  • My grandson on my John Deere 425 using my Little Buck Loader to move a little snow...he loved it!

    — Ron S. / January 2025

  • Bought the LBL a year and a half ago and it is so useful.. great product.. no pics but well worth getting one if you have the tasks to do …

    — Thomas S. / December 2024

  • Tons (literally) of work for the Little Buck this fall. First up, we replaced a section of sewer line...

    — Brandon T. / November 2024

  • I've been using my Little Buck a lot this spring. Knee deep in manure! I love this tool! Great piece of equipment.

    — Erik H. / May 2024

  • I bought this 1992 318 dual Front hydraulic/power steering/rear 3 point and pto tractor and then added the little bucket loader. It was really dirty from sitting 10 years in a barn. She had some rotted fuel lines, and dry rotted tires, but after a little love.... look how she turned out!

    — Nick N. / September 2024

  • This rig is handiest tool on the farmette!

    — Justin M. / August 2024

  • Put in quite a few hours over the past few days moving fill and loam, seeding, flaking hay down, then rolling these areas. between my 318 and 322, I moved 40 yards of dirt and still have quite a bit more to move.

    — Dick C. / July 2024

  • Six yards of hardwood mulch. Little Buck made short work of placing it around the yard.

    — Mark P. / June 2024

  • Clearing the side area of my property today with my Little Buck and my Stihl MS170. What a great combo!! That Antler grapple is so slick.

    — Robert J. / May 2024

  • We can’t be more excited!!! It will help so much with our production on our flower farm! Thanks again for such a great business! We can’t wait to get it running.

    — Tristen L. / April 2024

  • “I just got through moving extreme wet snow with my LBL! I encourage everyone with the proper tractor to own one!”

    — RJ M. / March 2024

  • “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. ”

    — Aaron G. / October 2023

  • “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."

    — Mark O. / October 2023

  • “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!”

    — Joseph M. / July 2023

  • "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.”

    — Kevin D. / May 2023

  • “I spent 8hrs moving 6yds of bark mulch, 4yds of mushroom compost, and many many buckets full of rocks. LBL ate it up!”

    — Richard S. / May 2023

  • “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."

    — Steve Z . / April 2023

  • “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. ”

    — Jay L. / Feb 2023

  • “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!”

    — Ernie H. / February 2023

  • “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.”

    — Norm M. / October 2022

  • “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."

    — Bob C. / May 2022

  • “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."

    — Paul T. / April 2022

  • “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!”

    — Jerome G. / February 2022

  • “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.”

    — Wayne C. / January 2022

  • “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.”

    — P.A. / December 2021

  • “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."

    — John F. / October 2021

  • “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.”

    — Lyle Z. / September 2021

  • “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. ”

    — Jess H. / July 2021

  • “The LBL surpassed all expectations! I knew it was going to work well, but still managed to surprise me just how good.”

    — Rich S. / June 2021

  • “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.”

    — Bryan T. / April 2021

  • “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!”

    — Brandon B. / April 2021

  • “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!”

    — Alan M. / March 2021

  • "Can’t believe I didn’t get this product sooner!!!"

    — Bill H. / December 2020

  • “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. ”

    — Cecil P. / March 2019

  • "It's a race to the finish line, gotta get those very late spring time projects done before winter 😀 Thanks for the help Little Buck!"

    — Donald T. / October 2024