Brambleberry
Bronze Member
- Joined
- May 25, 2009
- Messages
- 60
- Tractor
- Kubota 4850 EverClutch
I got a really nice used L4850 with FEL last fall, and am totally loving this tractor! However, it has a pin-style loader bucket attachment, and I want to change this to a SSQA, so I can use my nice forks from my skid steer, as well as other attachments.
I have a friend who is a union pipe fitter that can weld like a champ, and he's offered to help me do this fab job. However, I want to make sure I install the latch boxes etc at the proper place, and make sure they are heavy duty enough to safely work, the loader is rated at over 1 ton.
Can I just use the $100 latch boxes from eBay for this? I can't find any load limits on the product descriptions. Is there a superior product that I'm just not seeing? They all look pretty similar to me.
Also, since this is a round back bucket, I'm scratching my head trying to decide the best place to cut the brackets for welding on to the SSQA latch boxes. Any thoughts?
Attaching pictures, and TIA for any advice!
I have a friend who is a union pipe fitter that can weld like a champ, and he's offered to help me do this fab job. However, I want to make sure I install the latch boxes etc at the proper place, and make sure they are heavy duty enough to safely work, the loader is rated at over 1 ton.
Can I just use the $100 latch boxes from eBay for this? I can't find any load limits on the product descriptions. Is there a superior product that I'm just not seeing? They all look pretty similar to me.
Also, since this is a round back bucket, I'm scratching my head trying to decide the best place to cut the brackets for welding on to the SSQA latch boxes. Any thoughts?
Attaching pictures, and TIA for any advice!