LITTLE BUCK LOADER
Aftermarket front-end loaders and grapples for John Deere and Kubota garden tractors
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The Little Buck is a compact, versatile front-end loader designed for select John Deere garden 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 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 equipped with appropriate hydraulic outlets and controls.
View full compatibility details for:
John Deere 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.
Don’t forget to add the Roll-Off Caster Kit to your cart!
The Little Bull is our heavy-lift front-end loader designed for select John Deere garden 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.
View full compatibility details for:
John Deere 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 how to attach and detach the Little Bull Loader. This video explains attachment specific to JD 4X5 series.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Check our FAQs for additional setup and operating guidance
Ballast Weight is a must.
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.
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 and grapples arrive ready to install. 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
Our loaders are compatible with many JD garden tractors with four quick-connect outlets and our grapples are compatible with the Kubota BX lineup, 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.
