Posted 12/22/2010 07:41 (#1500281 - in reply to #1499570) Subject: Re: Is a John Deere 46A loader any good?
158 also has higher rated cylinders. I ran a 148 on a 4020 for over 20 yrs. They are a good match but if you ever want to pick up mini bulk seed bags or boxes I would go with the 158.
46A would be better than a long handled shovel IMO but how much better is the question.