Kubota SSQA on a LA364 loader?

[Dano08]

For now I am looking to buy a new bucket (54"). Don't know what to do with the old one, probably end up selling it off. It's a shame though, only used it for one load of gravel for the driveway and to move a bit of mulch and snow. Even got a tooth bar made for it. As fas as other ssqa, I looked around at others but kubota is asking around $480 for theirs so price wise I am going with kubota brand. Their price shocked me as well.

 

[sierradmax]

I just installed the SSQA on my B2320. It does add some weight but has been very useful for me. I have many skid steer attachments, often in use on a job, i.e. plowing a commercial lot with a snow bucket. I leave the skid steer material bucket to use for plowing my yard & hauling in firewood with my B2320. I have often run into situations where I would need an attachment for a job when the skid steer was out in use. Now, rather than loading the skid steer to grab the attachment, I can load on my truck or trailer with my tractor. Only thing I know I won't be able to load is the 709 backhoe attachment 1500lbs.+

 

[ishiboo]

I just installed the SSQA on my B2320. It does add some weight but has been very useful for me. I have many skid steer attachments, often in use on a job, i.e. plowing a commercial lot with a snow bucket. I leave the skid steer material bucket to use for plowing my yard & hauling in firewood with my B2320. I have often run into situations where I would need an attachment for a job when the skid steer was out in use. Now, rather than loading the skid steer to grab the attachment, I can load on my truck or trailer with my tractor. Only thing I know I won't be able to load is the 709 backhoe attachment 1500lbs.+

Can you pick the snow bucket up with a load of snow? I have a similarly sized Bobcat (773) and the snow bucket must weigh 400-500 lbs, and with a big full load of snow the Bobcat won't even tip it. (1750 rated.) I'd love to throw it on the tractor, the LA650 I think would be rated for about 1300 lbs lift if I understand things correctly, but it seems like they are too big for the tractors? I would also worry about plowing with a 6' or 7' snow blade on the front of the loader, is that just me being overly cautious?

I am not arguing with anyone that SSQA is *nice* and I'd definitely like to have it on the tractor, the limitations just concern me for general purpose use. If I had a 1800 lb lift loader on the tractor, it'd be a definite. Still debating whether or not it's worth it for me.

Maybe I'm just being way too conservative...

 

[bandaidmd]

For now I am looking to buy a new bucket (54"). Don't know what to do with the old one, probably end up selling it off. It's a shame though, only used it for one load of gravel for the driveway and to move a bit of mulch and snow. Even got a tooth bar made for it. As fas as other ssqa, I looked around at others but kubota is asking around $480 for theirs so price wise I am going with kubota brand. Their price shocked me as well.

$100 for a plate and a little welding makes converting your existing bucket easy.

Universal Skid Steer Loader Weld on Quick Attach Adapter Plate Standard Duty | eBay

Don't try to cut your brackets "off" the back of the bucket, its a frustrating waste of time and energy. Cut around the bracket "thru" the back of the bucket leaving 2 rectangle windows. When you put the plate on it will cover the holes and give a good edge to weld to.

 

[sierradmax]

Reminder, I'm using the standard 72" materials bucket for snow removal around my property with the tractor. Can I lift a full heaping bucket of wet, heavy snow. No, but a full bucket of light snow. Yes. If I get too much snow in the bucket, the machine still can curl the bucket forward, dump and the tractor can push it up the snowbank. Everything I need it to do and in a 1/3 less time than with the 48" bucket.

 

[Dano08]

Thanks for all the help Sierradmax. I went out today and ordered my SSQA. I also decided to take bandaidmd advise and ordered a plate for my existing bucket. Figured since it has little use on it and a tooth bar I might as well keep it and use what I have plus save some $. Just have to wait till everything gets in and get to work on it.

 

[sierradmax]

Did the same thing and ordered this plate.
Skid Loader Skid Steer Universal Quick Attach Plate | eBay
only 46 lbs. Full steel one weights around 95 lbs.

 

[Dano08]

That is the exact same plate I ordered today. I even called them to make sure it would cover the pockets I cut when removing my pin set up. And it will. Hope yours works out for you. Post some pics after you have made the change.

 

[Dillier23]

Has there been any progress on this project? I'd like to see some pictures of the SSQA and the plates some of you have been using to convert the buckets.

 

[Dano08]

I will see if I can get some pics posted. But my project is done and it worked out great.