Backhoe and Loader Get the Compact Utility Tractor Job Done

John Deere presents the 260B Backhoe and 120R Loader compact utility tractor implements with improvements that offer operators the power and productivity needed to get a variety of jobs done. According to the company, the 260B Backhoe boasts:

• Compatibility with the mid-2017 1023E and 1025R models.
• Improved backhoe lock pins to simplify attaching and detaching.
• A new rollover protective structure (ROPS)-mounted grab handle and integrated step on the stabilizer arm.
• A cushioned boom cylinder for smoother operation.
• A dedicated high-back seat (opposed to the swivel tractor seat).
• Integrated stabilizer locks, and boom and swing lock pins operable from the operator’s seat.
• Controls with protective rubber boots.
• A large, easy-to-read decal with installation and removal instructions.
• A new thumb kit.

Meanwhile, the 120R Loader provides:

• Compatibility with the 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractor models.
• The flexibility to tackle everything from moving dirt to carrying heavy materials like gravel.
• A 754-pound lift capacity and 72-inch lift height.
• The Quik-Park mounting system, which allows the operator to easily remove and mount the implement without tools.
• A curved boom design to improve visibility and styling.
• A robust knee joint to enhance durability.
• End-of-pin lubrication on cylinder and pivot pins for easy access to service grease points.