Newbie (perhaps stupid) question.

   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #1  

gregfender

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I keep hearing folks talk about a skid steer front on a tractor...what does that mean? I know all about skid steering in regards to bobcat style equipment and tracked equipment, but when someone says skid steer regarding tractors, I just smile and nod...:eek:

Is this referring to steering with brakes or anything like that?
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #2  
They are saying that it has a skid steer type quick attachment setup on the frount of the loader Randy
 
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thanks...that makes a lot more sense...I should have figured quick attach was more or less the same thing as a skid steer front.
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #4  
thanks...that makes a lot more sense...I should have figured quick attach was more or less the same thing as a skid steer front.

Some brands have their own QA system, which is _NOT_ a skid steer QA.

If you want a SS QA make sure you get a SS QA.
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #5  
on my quick tach loader i just pull 2 levers up,then back up an the forks or bucket come off.an just pull up straight an hook them back up an drop the levers.
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #6  
Much more convenient than lining up bolt holes, streching & straining to lift the implement up while somebody helps, etc. Pull two levers, tilt FEL, back-up and it's unhooked....
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #7  
Some brands have their own QA system, which is _NOT_ a skid steer QA.If you want a SS QA make sure you get a SS QA.
Ditto, watch what you buy, and ask questions, that's your best defense.
 
   / Newbie (perhaps stupid) question. #8  
I keep hearing folks talk about a skid steer front on a tractor...what does that mean? I know all about skid steering in regards to bobcat style equipment and tracked equipment, but when someone says skid steer regarding tractors, I just smile and nod...:eek:

Is this referring to steering with brakes or anything like that?

Here's the skid steer FEL attachment on my 2008 Mahindra 5525

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It attaches to the arms of the ML250 FEL that carries a 6-ft wide bucket. Cost: about $1K.

This attachment conforms to the standard dimensions for skid steer QAs. That's a standard skid steer bracket welded to the back of the bucket.

A few years ago I welded up a hay bale squeeze for the 5525. I bought a standard skid steer bracket off eBay and welded it to the squeeze frame.

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