Loader Quick attach for GC1720

kenmbz · May 7, 2020

Yes it does look like they got the SSQA shortened a bit, that's a nice update.
The PTB I use to get through rocky soil and diabase and it certainly is not dulling or even looking affected so far.

AlbanySamurai · May 7, 2020

This looks a bit more well built to me so I am glad I got this. The bucket is also taller so I feel like it’s an upgrade. My dealer who I got the tractor from offered $150 for the old bucket. I can probably get more but he has a used box blade he is selling me for $300 so I am going to go with that. Thanks for the feedback on the PTB. I will install it and see how it goes. Thanks!

AlbanySamurai · May 7, 2020

last pic.

cglaser104 · May 8, 2020

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This looks a bit more well built to me so I am glad I got this. The bucket is also taller so I feel like it’s an upgrade. My dealer who I got the tractor from offered $150 for the old bucket. I can probably get more but he has a used box blade he is selling me for $300 so I am going to go with that. Thanks for the feedback on the PTB. I will install it and see how it goes. Thanks!

What's the part number on that bucket? Is it still just 48" wide and not 54"?

AlbanySamurai · May 8, 2020

cglaser104 said:
What's the part number on that bucket? Is it still just 48" wide and not 54"?

It’s 48”

CUtiger95 · May 10, 2020

Dislike mowing with my front bucket on, so right now I remove the entire loader. If I were to move to this setup it could be a serious and changer. It is a little out front, but nowhere near the distance of the bucket.

Also anyone know if they sell a 54” bucket or will any SSQA bucket work once the modifications is complete?

AlbanySamurai · May 11, 2020

CUtiger95 said:
Dislike mowing with my front bucket on, so right now I remove the entire loader. If I were to move to this setup it could be a serious and changer. It is a little out front, but nowhere near the distance of the bucket.

Also anyone know if they sell a 54” bucket or will any SSQA bucket work once the modifications is complete?

You can get any size bucket you want that attaches to a SSQA. You just have to consider the weight + payload to make sure it’s within safe limits of your tractor. Commercial skid steers have a many times the HP of our tractors. I love this setup setup so far.

cglaser104 · May 11, 2020

CUtiger95 said:
Dislike mowing with my front bucket on, so right now I remove the entire loader. If I were to move to this setup it could be a serious and changer. It is a little out front, but nowhere near the distance of the bucket.

Also anyone know if they sell a 54” bucket or will any SSQA bucket work once the modifications is complete?

I have found a 54" bucket that weighs about 150lbs. It would probably be a good candidate for a smaller tractor at that weight but I'd be Leary of how tippy the tractor would be without wheel spacers

MoMower · May 11, 2020

CUtiger95 said:
Dislike mowing with my front bucket on, so right now I remove the entire loader. If I were to move to this setup it could be a serious and changer. It is a little out front, but nowhere near the distance of the bucket.

Also anyone know if they sell a 54” bucket or will any SSQA bucket work once the modifications is complete?

I always took my loader off the 1710 to mow. Last year, the first with the 1723, I did as well. This year I just drop the bucket, saves 10-15 minutes each mow.

not2old · May 11, 2020

cglaser104 said:
I have found a 54" bucket that weighs about 150lbs. It would probably be a good candidate for a smaller tractor at that weight but I'd be Leary of how tippy the tractor would be without wheel spacers

I have a GC2610 that I use for plowing snow with a home made 60" bucket and have no problems on flat ground even when it is picking up near it's maximum capacity.