Pics of my LA504 Loader Quick-Attach

[PSDStu]

Got my new Kubota QA Kit installed today and it works great!

Enjoy the pics!

Stu

 

[joekubota]

Very nice!

I just purchased a new B3200/LA504. I had the dealer order and install the ATI Quick attach (tach-all) assembly for me. I ordered a quick attach plate from Ebay and I'm in the process of welding up an old 6' truck plow to the plate. When the snow flies I can push or pile the white stuff. In addition, I can use other skidsteer attachments. I just wish I had an extra set of hydraulic hook-ups on the FEL.

 

[bstrom]

Looks good - any problem getting the pins out?

How do you like the toothbar? Also - those plates on the side of your bucket for the toothbar - are those welded or are you just using them as washers? I've got a toothbar coming but don't really want to weld the plates on. Lastly - is that the 60 inch bucket and is that why you got 6 teeth? Inquiring minds want to know - Thanks

 

[PSDStu]

Looks good - any problem getting the pins out?

How do you like the toothbar? Also - those plates on the side of your bucket for the toothbar - are those welded or are you just using them as washers? I've got a toothbar coming but don't really want to weld the plates on. Lastly - is that the 60 inch bucket and is that why you got 6 teeth? Inquiring minds want to know - Thanks

No problems getting the pins out.

I really like the tooth bar, and the side plates just being used as washers.

I have a 54" bucket.

Stu

 

[JTPass]

Nice set up...
I have been thinking of upgrading my B3200/LA4504 to QA. I have been told by the dealer that I will have to buy a new QA bucket in addition to the QA kit for the loader arms. That is contrary to what some posters have told me here.
Were you able to use your "pin attach" bucket without modification or did you buy a QA bucket?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Ductape]

Nice set up...
I have been thinking of upgrading my B3200/LA4504 to QA. I have been told by the dealer that I will have to buy a new QA bucket in addition to the QA kit for the loader arms. That is contrary to what some posters have told me here.
Were you able to use your "pin attach" bucket without modification or did you buy a QA bucket?

Thanks,
Jim

I suspect you are getting confused between the Kubota proprietary QA, which uses the original bucket unmodified.......... and a skidsteer style QA, which uses a universal skidsteer style bucket attachment.

 

[PSDStu]

I suspect you are getting confused between the Kubota proprietary QA, which uses the original bucket unmodified.......... and a skidsteer style QA, which uses a universal skidsteer style bucket attachment.

Ductape is correct.

I didn't have to make any modifications to anything to attach or use my QA Kit.

It is my understanding that some of the other QA kits, like the ATI version "may" require some modification to your bucket in order to use their QA Kit. Check out there website for the details.

The cost of my Kubota version was $266, not sure what the ATI version sells for.

Stu

 

[Ductape]

Jim, I put the skidsteer style on my B3030. I had to cut the original bracketry off the back of the bucket and weld on a skidsteer style adapter. I did much of it myself to save some money, but its probably cheaper to just buy a skidsteer-ready bucket than pay parts and labor to have someone convert your original bucket. You would need to asses what you think you will want for attachments on the front of your tractor, and that will dictate which way to go. The factory Kubota set-up is really only compatible with their bucket and forks. It would be a little cheaper to go this way, and perfectly fine if you don't see yourself using other attachments on your loader. The skidsteer style will cost you more, but there are more options as far as attachments go. I'll include a couple pics of my skidsteer style QA for you comapre to stu's

 

[JTPass]

Thanks to all for your responses to my bucket compatibility question and to you, Ductape for your SSQA pictures. After reading many posts/threads on TBN I came to the same conclusion that you all did...LA504 QA is limited to bucket and forks right now and uses the pin attach bucket / Skid Steer QA will require a bucket mod or new bucket, but gives more flexibility concerning attachments. My latest confusion came when I called my dealer to order the Kubota LA504 QA kit and he told me I would need a new bucket. I didn't want to argue with him over the phone and was going to visit him on Sat AM. I guess now, I should make a decision as to which way to go...SSQA or not.
Decisions...Decisions
Thanks again for your help. This forum is truly an asset to all tractor owners.

Jim in NH

 

[bstrom]

SSQA probably adds more weight than the Kubota QA, so that could be a consideration as well. It would be for me anyway with my LA364 loader.