American-made tools to transform your garden tractor into a year-round workhorse.
Whether you're moving mulch, clearing brush, or plowing snow, our front-end loaders and accessories help you get the job done with less effort and more precision. Explore our lineup below to find the perfect fit for your equipment.
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.
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
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)
The Little Bull fits select John Deere garden tractors.
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John Deere Models
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.
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 Antler Grappler is a compact, mechanical grapple attachment designed to work with Little Buck and Little Bull front-end loaders on compatible John Deere garden tractors. Built for grabbing, lifting, and hauling brush, logs, limbs, and debris, it delivers real grapple capability using your tractor’s existing loader hydraulics.
With a three-foot-wide jaw and linkage-driven operation, the Antler Grappler offers simple, dependable performance without the need for additional cylinders, actuators, or hydraulic circuits.
Compatible with Little Buck and Little Bull loaders
Mechanical, linkage-driven grapple
Uses existing loader hydraulics
Three-foot-wide jaw for secure gripping
Adjustable tension for different materials
Built for brush, firewood, and debris cleanup
Order with your loader, we’ll install it before shipment
Overall width installed on bucket
48 inches
Overall length
29 inches
Teeth length
16 inches
Opening height
40 inches
Weight
70 lbs (shipping weight including pallet)
Materials
Durable steel construction, 2” DOM
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.
Attaches using three pins for quick, secure installation.
Our 16x9x16” weight basket, finished in JD green, quickly bolts-on to your John Deere garden tractor frame using existing bolts. No drilling necessary. After it ships to you, head to your local Menards, Farm & Fleet, etc. and purchase six 16x16x2” patio pavers and a tie down strap to hold in place.
Compatible with John Deere x700 series; x575, x585, x595; x465, x475, x485, x495; 314, 316, 317, 318, 322, 330, 332.
Why Ballast Weight Matters: When operating a front-end loader on your John Deere garden tractor, having adequate ballast weight is essential for safety and performance. Proper rear ballast ensures better traction, stability, and balance when handling heavy loads with the loader. Without it, the tractor can become front-heavy, causing potential steering issues or tipping. Adding ballast weight like this basket and paver combination helps you safely get the most out of your loader by keeping your tractor steady and secure.
Elevate Your Loader with the Tough Man Top Plate
Boost your bucket's strength and versatility with our Tough Man Top Plate. Welded directly to your bucket, this heavy-duty accessory can support up to 350 pounds, making it ideal for a variety of tasks. Customize your plate with two ring options for added functionality:
Solid Rings (photos 1 & 2) for extra durability and secure tie-downs.
D-Rings (photos 3 & 4) for easy clip-in and versatile attachments.
Take your loader to the next level with this essential upgrade!
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