DFB, pls pardon that long dissertation for a simple "no" ! You're correct, when I go back to using the FEL, I disconnect the quick-tach hitch hyd. lines, unlock & remove the quic-tach hitch, and then remove the quick-tach hitch bracket w/drive shaft. Now that I've done it a time or two, it takes less than 2 or 3 minutes. Everything is quick-connect pins, links, etc. - no wrenches necessary. The implements for the quick-tach hitch use two fixed pins, and two pull-out captive pins. To remove an implement just pull out & turn two captive pins, and disconnect the implement's PTO shaft if reqr'd. Then, when you lower the hitch, the hitch unhooks from two fixed pins on the implement. It appears that if the hitch BRACKET were slightly modified, the bracket (but not the quick-tach hitch itself) could be left on while using the FEL. When you pull the handle to lock the FEL on, the quick-tach hitch bracket just barely interferes - looks like less than an inch removed would let the FEL lock clear it. I've considering modifying the bracket, but honestly it's so easy to remove and install that there's not much justification. I am planning on fabricating some dollies for the bracket & quick-tach hitch, just to make them easy to move around and line up. I've used the front blade for both snowplowing and moving material (dirt and 1/2" washed stone) The front blade has a spring trip that lets the top of the blade flip forward if you hit something while snowplowing. There is a pin that locks the blade (does not let it trip) for use when grading. There are two small adjustable skid shoes that also work as a parking stand. Hope that helps, and let me know if I can give you any other info. One last thought: an aftermarket blade might be available for the 410 loader. I have the 410loader with a 48" bucket, and I also got the pallet fork attachment for the loader. Talk about easy to change! The hardest part of switching between the pallet forks and the bucket is getting off the tractor to remove/install the lock pins. I got the quick-tach hitch because I needed the broom and snowblower, and the blade was kind of thrown in for free. Dave Wells
