Universal Skidsteer adaptor plate

[Luke_theDrifter]

I bought a new Kubota tractor about 6 months ago and the model I (L3400) bought didn't have the skidsteer style quick adaptor plate on the front loader. At the time I didn't think it was a big deal because on my previous tractors I always used the 3-point hitch for different attachments.
Well, times have changed...maybe showing my age, and I have now learned that there are many advatanges to having the quick connect front plate. Heck, on my old tractor I never took the bucket off in 20 years!

Anyway, I've seen a couple of the universal skidsteer style plate for sale and was wondering what the consenues is here? Any brand prefered, and why?

I'll weld the reciever cups on the bucket I have now and keep using it, but any/all of the new [front] attachments; grapple, bale spear, pallet forks, ect, will have the skidsteer style mount system.

One more question, using an "old style" auger mounted on the rear 3 point is a rough job, seems like I remember hanging weights on it. I realize they now make some little rams to help assist w/ down pressure. Has anyone used a true Bobcat style auger on the front of thier little tractor? Once I get the aux hydro's all mounted and fixed up like I want, I would think the front mount auger would dig as fast as you can push down on the joystick...any thoughts?

 

[amigauser]

I have the ATI Tach-All Q/A adapter on my B3030 and I have been very happy with it. They seem to be one of the most popular ones.

ATI Corporation - Tach-All(tm) Quick Attach

You can get the weld on plates from eBay or many online sources.

Some Bobcat style tools are to heavy depending on the tractor and loader capacity. Most tractors do not have enough hydraulic flow to power a hydraulic front auger like a skid steer would use.

Norm

 

[canoetrpr]

Luke:

I am in a similar boat. Among other things my dealer did not know that Kubota does indeed have a skidsteer QA coupler for the L3400/L2800 LA463 loader. It is the same adapter that works on the LA513 loader which comes on the L3130.

See this thread for some more information on a retro fit using the Kubota QA plate.

Another thread that provides a lot of detail on the actual part numbers is this one.

Horst, ATI and a bunch of others also sell QA adapters and plates to convert the bucket. I was always under the assumption that the Kubota one was lighter and thought that might be preferable but based on one of the threads posted, it claims that it weighs in at 160lb!..Not sure if I believe that as the Horst one looks a lot heavier built.