Quick Hitches Skid steer attachments disconnecting

[Xfaxman]

Pictures of the gap the guys are talking about:

And the stop above the latching pin when latched:

This shows the over center travel so the latch can't push the handles up:

 

[ovrszd]

Great pics X!!!! Thanks for adding them!!!

 

[ddbackhoe]

Wouldn't you want to make sure both of the bolts are adjusted correctly before breaking out the welder?

 

[Xfaxman]

Great pics X!!!! Thanks for adding them!!!

You're welcome. Pictures make it easier for those with little or no experience to understand the written word.

Wouldn't you want to make sure both of the bolts are adjusted correctly before breaking out the welder?

Yep, that is a good plan. :thumbsup:

 

[ddbackhoe]

You're welcome. Pictures make it easier for those with little or no experience to understand the written word.


Yep, that is a good plan. :thumbsup:

Thanks for loaning me the picture :cheers:

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks for loaning me the picture :cheers:

You can keep it. I borrowed it from someone else.

 

[Fallon]

I'd assume that adjustment isn't the issue. The pins are spring loaded & the levers go over center. That means the springs are keeping constant pressure on the pins. Combine that with the wedges on the top & angle on the pins keep the SSQA tightening as it vibrates or wiggles.

My first set of pallet forks from Titan was similarly out of spec. The pins only barely engaged the holes on the forks. They refunded some of the price, in theory to have a local welder fix things. I just welded some bar stock to the bottom of the holes so the angle on the pins would have something to grab on & tighten up the SSQA.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I'd assume that adjustment isn't the issue. The pins are spring loaded & the levers go over center. That means the springs are keeping constant pressure on the pins. Combine that with the wedges on the top & angle on the pins keep the SSQA tightening as it vibrates or wiggles.

My first set of pallet forks from Titan was similarly out of spec. The pins only barely engaged the holes on the forks. They refunded some of the price, in theory to have a local welder fix things. I just welded some bar stock to the bottom of the holes so the angle on the pins would have something to grab on & tighten up the SSQA.

Well yea, but in the above picture there is about a 1/2" of thread that you could use to extend the pin. If the pins are worn that much, why not just replace them?

 

[bdhsfz6]

Pictures of the gap the guys are talking about:

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And the stop above the latching pin when latched:

View attachment 564638


This shows the over center travel so the latch can't push the handles up:

View attachment 564639

Does this gap, or something close, exist with all your SSQA implements? If so, It could be wear or distortion on the FEL SSQA lifting brackets. Welding a shim or a heavy bead to the top of the plate will reduce that gap. Care must be used to maintain proper implement alignment.



I borrowed one of Xfaxman's pics to illustrate.

 

[ovrszd]

My ssqa grapple unlatched on one side couple years ago. I shimmed and slightly extended the top flange. I almost got it too tight. A bit more difficult to install. But no more worries about it coming loose. Really hard on the ssqa plate when this happens.....