SSQA, From the Seat Release

[jigs_n_fixtures]

DIY My Way, has a series of videos on adding a “from the seat” electrically controlled release/attach system to the SSQA on his Kubota.

Looks pretty straight forward to do. Definitely worth looking at, if you have a SSQA system.

 

[Vigo327]

I like his videos. A guy talking about interesting tractor things with a soothing delivery (pace and tone of speech etc).

Havent watched the vid yet but the thumbnail gets the basic idea right across. That looks like a very simple implementation and if someone has the space and none of their implements interfered in that center area it looks like a great idea.

 

[Hay Dude]

I have the same thing but with Euro/Global and I love it. It’s one of those things where it seems frivolous, then you have it and it becomes invaluable

 

[ptsg]

I have the same thing but with Euro/Global and I love it. It’s one of those things where it seems frivolous, then you have it and it becomes invaluable

I have been procrastinating on adding a simple electric actuator to mine for so long that's not even funny. It's literally a 30 min job and I'm sure once I finally do it, I'll have the same opinion as you. It's a simple a thing but makes life a lot easier.

 

[Ken45101]

I have an electric actuator on my Deere skid steer and it is wonderful compared to the manual operation on my M5040 tractor. However, one other big difference is that the mount is clearly visible on the ss and 99% invisible on the tractor. If I am lucky, I can sometimes barely see the left corner.
























orner of the mount

 

[chim]

DIY MW is a site I've visited a number of times, but not recently. Thanks for posting that link. His method of connecting the LA is simpler than I was planning and is very helpful. I bought an actuator last Spring, but have been too busy on other projects to get to it. Procrastination paid off in this case

 

[scootr]

I like the idea but I can see where it might fail if your quick latches and attachments are not in perfect working order as he suggests. You too have probably come across the bucket that was used in the gravel or the rocky clay last and has a blockage in the bottom pin hole? How is the manual override if needed? Possible without a wrench?

 

[Hay Dude]

I can attach or detach from the seat in seconds.
Wouldn’t buy another loader without it.
I have a function for grapple, snowplow and another function for attach/detach.
Mine is hydraulic and built into the blue loader joystick below the CVT knob

 

[npalen]

I probably missed it but does the actuator stop automatically when end of stroke is reached in either direction? In other words, does it have internal limit switches?

 

[scootr]

I probably missed it but does the actuator stop automatically when end of stroke is reached in either direction? In other words, does it have internal limit switches?

Yes it does have limit switches

 

[davedj1]

Thanks for posting the video, I haven't heard of the guy but have been wanting something new to watch on youtube so I'll give his channel a try. I would like to have mine hydraulic but maybe this way will work OK?

 

[davedj1]

I'm watching it on the big screen and I have a question, how does he keep his shop so clean? LOL WOW

 

[5030]

Thanks for posting the video, I haven't heard of the guy but have been wanting something new to watch on youtube so I'll give his channel a try. I would like to have mine hydraulic but maybe this way will work OK?

Hydraulic would be better for me in as much as I have a set of outlets on the loader cross arm but working it (SSQA) for me is a snap so why bother.

 

[dstig1]

Nice video and work, but I am with Scootr and Ken - this works much better on a SS where you can actually see what is going on, unlike my Kubota loader on my GL series. Plus getting the holes to line up to the pins is not easy on many attachments. I often have to stand/jump on my forks to get them to set down enough to latch them, for example. I have used the hydraulic version on a SS and it was indeed very handy, especially if you need to swap implements a lot.

 

[Hay Dude]

Once you have the top connection point locked in, just raise, curl back and the bottom pins shoot in pretty easy for me.

 

[scootr]

Once you have the top connection point locked in, just raise, curl back and the bottom pins shoot in pretty easy for me.

You're gonna get fat and soft if you never climb off the tractor

 

[rScotty]

Hydraulic would be better for me in as much as I have a set of outlets on the loader cross arm but working it (SSQA) for me is a snap so why bother.

About how I feel. It's clever and I'd use it on a smaller tractor. On the M59 with 4000 lbs of lift, the latch pins can get a little bit sticky. Half the time I can work the levers by hand - but the other times it helps to use a handy 4 foot cheater pipe.

I also like to visually inspect that the bottom pins engage and that means getting down off and taking a close look. The visibility on the SSQA fron the tractor cockpit isn't all that good.
One time last year one pin didn't fully engage and over a bump the empty bucket went sideways & almost came off. Just dumb luck I didn't end up tweaking some part of the SSQA or loader. Now I always get off and check.

On a smaller barnyard chore tractor I'd think it would be worth doing. The video is definitely worth watching if for no other reason than to see an old style craftsman at work.

rScotty

 

[4570Man]

About how I feel. It's clever and I'd use it on a smaller tractor. On the M59 with 4000 lbs of lift, the latch pins can get a little bit sticky. Half the time I can work the levers by hand - but the other times it helps to use a handy 4 foot cheater pipe.

I also like to visually inspect that the bottom pins engage and that means getting down off and taking a close look. The visibility on the SSQA fron the tractor cockpit isn't all that good.
One time last year one pin didn't fully engage and over a bump the empty bucket went sideways & almost came off. Just dumb luck I didn't end up tweaking some part of the SSQA or loader. Now I always get off and check.

On a smaller barnyard chore tractor I'd think it would be worth doing. The video is definitely worth watching if for no other reason than to see an old style craftsman at work.

rScotty

I used to feel like it wasn’t worth the effort for a power quick attach until I got one. It’s nice. Not only is it convenient but it never comes unlatched. I’ve personally had it happen more than once actually and I’ve seen dozens of other posters where a manual lever came undone and dropped an implement. I’ve never had my hydraulic one come loose.

 

[rScotty]

I used to feel like it wasn’t worth the effort for a power quick attach until I got one. It’s nice. Not only is it convenient but it never comes unlatched. I’ve personally had it happen more than once actually and I’ve seen dozens of other posters where a manual lever came undone and dropped an implement. I’ve never had my hydraulic one come loose.

I confess that I haven't taken my manual ones off to clean them up and check how they work.

But I "think" that whether the lever actuation is manual or electric or hydraulic the only difference is in how the cam lever is being moved - it doesn't change the spring force that is used to engage the vertical tapered locking pin of the SSQA into the bottom slot on the bucket.

I could be wrong on that; like I say I haven't taken the assembly apart to study it. Someone who has is welcome to explain.

rScotty

 

[scootr]

I have watched a number of this guys videos. It's a good channel. The content helped me make decisions on building a roof, choosing a chainsaw holder, and more. This video reaffirms my commitment to my remote forklift control project.
One thing I've seen him cover twice is SSQA lube and maintenance.
I have been struggling with the QA on my SS, typically using a 3ft pipe to set and release the handles. Last week while greasing the machine I applied spray on white lube to all moving parts and a generous amount of grease to the 2 lock pin barrels. Honestly I'm surprised how much difference this made, They are a one hand operation now! Sweeet