Front-End Loader 3 pt. attachents mounted to loader

hkbirdman · Feb 16, 2018

Just wondering - has anyone with SSQA style loader used 3 pt. attachents on their loader? I was thinking of buying a SSQA mount plate that is already welded to 3 pt. quick hitch. Would then mount my 72" Land Pride land plane to my loader and use on my 600 ft gravel driveway by driving in reverse. It would eliminate the need to drop and re-attach my backhoe - which is almost always mounted to the tractor. Tractor is a Mahindra 2555 HST with appx. 3100# loader lift capacity - so I think I would be OK in that regard. I am questioning if I could damage the loader and also - what kind of job it would do? Any thoughts? Thanks.

nybirdman · Feb 16, 2018

Can it be done;yes.How well it will work?You would be stressing the FEL in a direction that it wasn't designed for.

ovrszd · Feb 16, 2018

I would be a bit concerned about that as well. Chances of the plane snagging on something that would stop the tractor are pretty small if only maintaining a driveway. I'd want to use caution and keep my speed down.

If you do this please post an update and report on how well it worked. With pictures of course!!!

r porter · Feb 16, 2018

what you propose will be far harder than you realize. backing up with the loader mounted implement will be quite hard. the implement will swing in an arc as you steer getting off of the drive often.

hang something like a log or pipe from the loader and back down the drive to test this.

Xfaxman · Feb 17, 2018

Works with my pin-on boxblade, but haven't tried it on the driveway:

I use float to fill it:

4570Man · Feb 17, 2018

You might get by with it for light work but, tractor loaders aren’t meant to dish out abuses and SSQA isn’t meant to pull backwards in any machine.

lt190b · Feb 17, 2018

Just weld or bolt a ssqa plate to the back of your box blade.

4570Man · Feb 17, 2018

lt190b said:
Just weld or bolt a ssqa plate to the back of your box blade.View attachment 540380

That’s the best way to do it, but you’ve still got a level up loose dirt tool and not a rippers down to break up hard pack tool.

dfkrug · Feb 17, 2018

hkbirdman said:
I am questioning if I could damage the loader and also - what kind of job it
would do?

I put a 3-pt hitch on my FEL fork frame, as I never remove my backhoe. I do NOT use an SSQA, however.
I do use the FEL mount to support my hyd mixer, a boom pole, and even a landscape rake, pushing it
forward only.

A landplane it pretty heavy. I do use a 4-in-one bkt on my FEL for grading, and that would be similar, I
suppose. I also skid logs in reverse using my loader so I can lift one end. Going in reverse and not
turning sharply is important.

If you go that route, let us see what you come up with.

Xfaxman · Feb 17, 2018

hkbirdman said:
Just wondering - has anyone with SSQA style loader used 3 pt. attachents on their loader? I was thinking of buying a SSQA mount plate that is already welded to 3 pt. quick hitch. Would then mount my 72" Land Pride land plane to my loader and use on my 600 ft gravel driveway by driving in reverse. ----------------------------------- Any thoughts? Thanks.

Here is another option that would let you drive forward: Skid-Steer Attachment :: Road Boss Grader

If you do get or build a 3 point adapter with SSQA, be sure to have plenty of rollback angle:

hkbirdman · Feb 17, 2018

Hi Xfaxman - Thanks for the suggestion of the Road Boss skid steer attachment. I have contacted them for pricing and asked if it is adaptable for my Land Pride land plane. Will keep all posted.

mike69440 · Feb 18, 2018

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...r-loader.html?highlight=3+pt+stuff+for+loader

I would avoid using the rippers. I have had no issues grading with the L39.
I does have the integral loader frame.
2555 is fairly stout also.

hkbirdman · Feb 23, 2018

Xfaxman said:
Here is another option that would let you drive forward: Skid-Steer Attachment :: Road Boss Grader

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If you do get or build a 3 point adapter with SSQA, be sure to have plenty of rollback angle:

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Hello everyone. I think I have addressed some of your concerns. I have ordered 2 of the rear cutting blades from Land Pride - who advised that they are the same as front cutting blades. Holes are already pre-drilled and they will just bolt up to the back of the tube that carries the front cutting blades. Land Pride indicated that with these additional blades- the grader will work either driving forward or reverse. Now I can drive forward and push the grader instead of having to drag it with the loader. I'm still confused about adding additional rollback angle on the 3 point adapter with SSQA. I can buy standard ones on Amazon or Ebay and as of now I only anticipate using it with the land grader. Would this work - or am I looking for trouble?? Thanks for your help.

hkbirdman · Feb 23, 2018

hkbirdman said:
Hello everyone. I think I have addressed some of your concerns. I have ordered 2 of the rear cutting blades from Land Pride - who advised that they are the same as front cutting blades. Holes are already pre-drilled and they will just bolt up to the back of the tube that carries the front cutting blades. Land Pride indicated that with these additional blades- the grader will work either driving forward or reverse. Now I can drive forward and push the grader instead of having to drag it with the loader. I'm still confused about adding additional rollback angle on the 3 point adapter with SSQA. I can buy standard ones on Amazon or Ebay and as of now I only anticipate using it with the land grader. Would this work - or am I looking for trouble?? Thanks for your help.

Forgot to add - I will not use the rippers.

Xfaxman · Feb 23, 2018

hkbirdman said:
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I'm still confused about adding additional rollback angle on the 3 point adapter with SSQA. I can buy standard ones on Amazon or Ebay and as of now I only anticipate using it with the land grader. Would this work - or am I looking for trouble?? Thanks for your help.

I first read about extra rollback angle in reference to DIY pallet fork builders that wished they had more rollback:

I got lucky with the adapter that I bought: Skid steer Bobcat 3 point implement hitch adapter Heavy Duty

I needed a heavy duty 3 point adapter and it has extra rollback built in:

The Road Boss adapter has extra rollback built in:

Here is a SSQA to 3 point adapter with no extra rollback:

hkbirdman said:
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I can buy standard ones on Amazon or Ebay and as of now I only anticipate using it with the land grader. Would this work - or am I looking for trouble?? Thanks for your help.

I guess it depends on how much curl angle your loader has. You may not need much with the land grader. I have no experience there.

Xfaxman · Apr 8, 2018

hkbirdman said:
Hi Xfaxman - Thanks for the suggestion of the Road Boss skid steer attachment. I have contacted them for pricing and asked if it is adaptable for my Land Pride land plane. Will keep all posted.

Update please.

flingwing1969 · Apr 8, 2018

hkbirdman said:
Hi Xfaxman - Thanks for the suggestion of the Road Boss skid steer attachment. I have contacted them for pricing and asked if it is adaptable for my Land Pride land plane. Will keep all posted.

I've been looking at one to use my rear blade (not BB) for snow plowing work and also attaching my Fresno digger to the front for delicate jobs in tight spaces.