Front SSQA & 3pt pallet fork attachment???

[lennyzx11]

I've been searching but haven't found one yet.

A SSQA front mounted set of forks that also has the three point attachment points all in one attachment.
This would allow one implement that could be used on both ends fairly quickly. Especially with quick hitch adapters.

I know I could get a SSQA ADAPTOR to 3 point or a vice versa one but how about both mounting configurations on one item to save from dropping the adaptor when switching ends.

Thanks.

 

[Fallon]

I haven't seen any. SSQA fork frames tend to be a lot heavier than 3pt. Most 3pt forks have a minimal back stop & fixed forks rated for 1.5k or 2k lbs. They don't need the back guard as they don't lift high. I'd wager they are under half the weight of SSQA forks.

I've thought about making a 3pt to SSQA adapter so I could mount my bucket or forks on the back mostly as a carryall. But I already have a quick hitch & that would put things a fair ways back killing load capacity if I needed much.

I've already build a SSQA to 3pt adapter. Welded a quick hitch to a SSQA plate. The lift hooks on that is the pivot for my converted truck snow plow. Also handy for moving & loading implements.

 

[Xfaxman]

There have been a few threads where guys have built one.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/286916-combination-ssqa-pallet-fork-qh.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/266276-converting-fel-forks-3ph-lots.html

I have a Speeco UltraFork that fits front or rear. you could build a fork frame the same way.

 

[lennyzx11]

There have been a few threads where guys have built one.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/286916-combination-ssqa-pallet-fork-qh.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/266276-converting-fel-forks-3ph-lots.html

I have a Speeco UltraFork that fits front or rear. you could build a fork frame the same way.
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Thanks xfaxman!
I searched two or three different ways with tapatalk and Google and failed to get those threads.

I was originally thinking on building a carryall on one of those tractor supply frames but then thought of having the pallet forks and just carry the carryall when needed. Then I wanted to use forks on the front end. Next thing you know, down the rabbit hole I went!

I really really have to quit web surfing late a t night.

 

[lennyzx11]

I haven't seen any. SSQA fork frames tend to be a lot heavier than 3pt. Most 3pt forks have a minimal back stop & fixed forks rated for 1.5k or 2k lbs. They don't need the back guard as they don't lift high. I'd wager they are under half the weight of SSQA forks.

I've thought about making a 3pt to SSQA adapter so I could mount my bucket or forks on the back mostly as a carryall. But I already have a quick hitch & that would put things a fair ways back killing load capacity if I needed much.

I've already build a SSQA to 3pt adapter. Welded a quick hitch to a SSQA plate. The lift hooks on that is the pivot for my converted truck snow plow. Also handy for moving & loading implements.

Fallon, I too would like to use my bucket on the rear. Have you seen examples of this store bought or homemade?

 

[Fallon]

I think I have, but can't recall where. There are a pile of SSQA male parts around, $200ish if I remember. It wouldn't take much to weld some 3pt pins on some of em I bet. Just need to leave clearance to move the SSQA arms. Would push things back a bit & lower lift capacity a bit. But I expect this is more about a utility carryall than max capacity.

 

[lennyzx11]

I found one so far. EAs has one listed ATI 3 point to quick attach adaptor at 1100 bucks including shipping.

Anyone sees any more please post.

Lenny

 

[Fallon]

Ya, $1k is kind of insane. My SSQA to 3pt cost me $100 in used parts, would have been under $300 with new parts. The male SSQA interface is more complex with the pins & levers, but I can't see it running more than $500 to make one. Back when I looked prices were stupid high in that $1k range if memory serves. One of those things with low demand jacking the price up I guess.

 

[Leejohn]

Here is what I did.

 

[lennyzx11]

Leejohn, that's exactly what I had in mind. Can you show a close up of that rear setup? It looks like a pin on to SSQA plate modified for three point?
I figured I could use the pallet forks to carry a carryall box/ballast etc that way when the bucket or grapple is on front and the bucket when the forks are being used.