Is it same between tractor front loader adapter and Bobcat skid steer front adapter?

[Jack Yuan]

Hi Everyone, a quick question, the front adapter of tractor front loader in USA market, and the front adapter of Bobcat skid steer front adapter, are they same size exactly? Because I would like to develop some products for it, like snow plow, blower, etc.

 

[rd_macgregor]

Sorry to say that different manufacturers have adopted somewhat different approaches to quick attach of FEL implements. My Kioti has a standard skid-steer/Bobcat mount, but Deere has there own style, not compatible with SS QA, and I think the same is true of Kubota's QA...I don't know about Case, Massey, New Holland, TYM, Manindra, LS, etc. Their individual web sites may tell.

 

[EddieWalker]

Yes, the Bobcat skid steer front adapter are all the same size. There are other brand/types of adapters that are completely different, but for every tractor that has the Bobcat style adapter, they are the same size and interchangeable.

 

[Jack Yuan]

Yes, the Bobcat skid steer front adapter are all the same size. There are other brand/types of adapters that are completely different, but for every tractor that has the Bobcat style adapter, they are the same size and interchangeable.

Thank you. Same as someone else said. So I will make some sample products first.

 

[Jack Yuan]

Sorry to say that different manufacturers have adopted somewhat different approaches to quick attach of FEL implements. My Kioti has a standard skid-steer/Bobcat mount, but Deere has there own style, not compatible with SS QA, and I think the same is true of Kubota's QA...I don't know about Case, Massey, New Holland, TYM, Manindra, LS, etc. Their individual web sites may tell.

Yes, JD and Kubota is with different adapter from normal tractor front loader adapter. I think these powerful company would like to set up standard on market by themselves, but it makes their users cannot use many implement due to the adapter problem. So I really don't think this is a good idea.

 

[EddieWalker]

Yes, JD and Kubota is with different adapter from normal tractor front loader adapter. I think these powerful company would like to set up standard on market by themselves, but it makes their users cannot use many implement due to the adapter problem. So I really don't think this is a good idea.

Kubota for sure is a regular skid steer adapter. John Deere offers both types.

 

[bdog]

There are variants but the skid steer style coupling is very popular across many tractor brands. If you are going to build an attachment for a loader a skid steer style connection will by far be the most popular one. I wouldn't buy a tractor without it.

 

[Fallon]

SSQA or Skid Steer Quick Attach is an industry standard. Originally developed & patented by Bobcat, but the patent has now ran out. All SSQAs should be compatible.

Kubota, Kioti, John Deere & others impliments them. Its now the industry standard. John Deere also has John Deere Quick Attach, which is something else & not compatible.

 

[GoldenCityMuse]

My Cabela's LM55 w/ LD 108 loader has the SSQA.

 

[Jack Yuan]

SSQA or Skid Steer Quick Attach is an industry standard. Originally developed & patented by Bobcat, but the patent has now ran out. All SSQAs should be compatible.

Kubota, Kioti, John Deere & others impliments them. Its now the industry standard. John Deere also has John Deere Quick Attach, which is something else & not compatible.

So tractors' front loader adapter is same as SSQA? I have the size for tractor's front loader adapter, but I don't know what is SSQA size. Anyway, I will know this soon, my friend will test it in California soon.