Anyone recognize this FEL attach setup?

[Mr. K]

I am considering a small grapple or pallet fork rack / manure / debris rake to make it easier to clear brush, etc.

 

[careyo63]

If I'm looking at it correct it's a Quick connect setup to remove the bucket. Set the loader bucket on the ground and drop the loader arms to free the hooks and pins. Tilt the bucket clamp forward and it releases the bottom hooks and unlatches so when you lift the loader arms they won't catch the pins and you can drop the bucket. It will make better sence when you doing it. Esp. with me trying to type and explain it if that setup is true. Sure looks that way though.

 

[Wagtail]

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I agree with careyo63. I've never seen a QA like this but it looks like a variation on the JDQA system.

Of course, it's not compatible with the JDQA... just a variation.

 

[Mr. K]

Thank you.

 

[RexFisher]

I have one like that. I cut the mounting brackets off the bucket and welded them to a SSQA lever assembly. I welded a SSQA plate to the bucket so I could still connect it with the new SSQA levers. The "double" quick attach setup makes attachments stick out a little farther from the original mounting pins, which decreases my lift capacity. But I can now connect any SSQA loader attachment. And sticking out a bit farther does make them easier to see from the seat. I have the original bucket, pallet forks, and and a hay spear, all mountable on the SSQA conversion.

You can see how I did it in the picture to the left.

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You could fabricate mounting brackets like those on your bucket and weld those to your other loader attachments. Then you could use the original proprietary quick attach hooks. But the modified attachments would never work with SSQA again. They would be married to that particular tractor. You wouldn't lose any lift capacity like I did, though.

 

[Smokeydog]

Had a similar QA system on a Kubota 530 loader on a M5030DT. Canadian built in early 80’s.

 

[careyo63]

The QA loader on my 63 ford 3 pins and clips to remove the bucket. The JD. FEL. bucket QA. you still had to remove 2 clips or leave them off which we did. Minutes to remove them. But my whole Fel. is basically self contained and QA... Which is one reason I bought it. Talk about QA. I can remove the whole loader in a matter of a few bolts. Hydraulic pump shaft 2 front frame bolts and 4 mounting bolts on the Rear Axle. We knew it had a problem also. A few for that matter but doing maint. revealed the one nobody could find Owner 2 Mechanics and me LOL. true. The shop who split it mentioned it. Pinch swollen inside decades old hose. Never seen that before. Crimped and swelled up inside so it Pinch the Suction flow to the pump. Who knows how long it's been like that inside the hose. looked fine on the outside but when I looked inside it and seen it about piched off inside. Big F bomb.........SMDH. knew it the problem. Replace the lines and it's super smooth. If I would ever need to I'm thinking about useing a old swingset frame and so I can drive under it and lift FEL up and I can leave it attached so easliy mount it back. 2 Hyd. pumps that work but no P. Steering Yet!! With the BH. on it. The counter balance isn't that bad on turning the steering wheel.

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After the hoses and NAPA touchup paint I'm pleased with it!!