Front-End Loader Skid steer quick attach adapter

[k0ua]

Hey folks, I finished converting the bucket and painting it Monday night, and yesterday after work, hauled it out to the "Rancho" but after that half-hour drive, it was too dark to mess with unhooking the grapple and testing the bucket, so it's still sitting on the trailer. I tried to take pictures during my conversion, but they didn't turn out too well since all I had was a cellphone camera.
But I wanted to thank everyone here, particularly K0ua, for the input. Without James' "horror story" I'd have never figured out where all those welds were, and would have probably ground much bigger holes in the back of the bucket (oops, went too far once with that 7" grinder) than I did, and would likely still be fighting it. It actually only took me about 4 hours of work, and ten 4 1/2" cutting wheels plus 9 of the 7" wheels to remove the brackets, and as far as "ugly welds"... Well, there is another reason I can't post pictures, too embarrassed to photograph those!
I hope to have time this evening (if I get off work on time) to go out and test the setup.
So, thanks again, I appreciate the help!

Hey I am glad you got it going.. heck it wasn't too bad was it? Don't worry about the welds as long as they are strong and have proper penetration, who gives a rats how they look.. you can always grind and redo if it makes you feel better.. go ahead and post some pictures in the daylight when you get time., they don't have to be close ups. It will give other people inspiration.. .. Take care and I hope you enjoy your "new" bucket.

James K0UA

[J_J]

Alpha Dog ,

One of the TBN members built this setup.

I installed a 2 in ball in the end of one of my forks to move trailers.

[storeman]

J_J,

This is my first post and I thank you for the ball pictures. I have a job to do tomorrow pulling a 15,600 lbs military surplus laundry unit trailer off a delivery trailer with ramps....and trying to control it with my Kubota 3130. Have been scratching my head because of the trailer unit's odd design (weight forward, no tongue jack).
Jerry

[nwltruck]

Skid Steer Quick Tach Assembly - Loaders / Skid Steer Attachments - Catalog - Ludens Inc.

you can see what they would charge to ship this to Texas.

[nwltruck]

sorry should really read all the way through before posting.