Front-End Loader Best adapter to convert FEL to quick hitch?

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Stever00

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New Holland 3930 w/Bushhog loader, Yanmar 2500, Dixie Chopper SilverEagle
What is best way to convert an older 4 pin bucket loader to a quick attach loader. Seen one made by WR Long. They are rather expensive. This is a Bushhog brand loader on 3930 NH.
 
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You could always buy the Titan "build it yourself" kit. That's what I got, though I haven't gotten around to actually building it yet. In the end it'll be exactly what I want for a LOT less money than anything commercially available/bolt-on.
 
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EverythingAttachments has the pin on QH adapter (probably the WR Long you saw) and Titan brand are the only ones I've seen short of building your own.
 
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This may be more heavy duty than you need, first one I have seen with adjustable rollback: Universal Skid Steer Hitch Adapter w/3 Position Rollback 8297

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When I had a bush hog loader, I found that Bush Hog made an adapter to fit that loader. Might try that.

I used a Kubota SSQA adapter on my L3710 when I did it. It was nice to be able to bolt on and go. It was around 500 bucks and I felt it was money well spent.
 
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At the Farm Show, there were a couple of vendors selling QA units for different companies... I don't recall the company name. Not much help but there are others that sell QA...
 
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I have converted 3 FEL loaders using the titan . I did not do the welding myself but I removed the brackets from existing bucket myself. Titan is least expensive option. I considered the Washburn for the last tractor IH, for simplicity, but IH 2200 spacing between loader arms- too narrow for inside adapter bracket. Washburn = 2-1/2 x $ Titan. Reusing kubota bucket brackets not worth the effort, I'd buy new Tommahawk bucket instead. Inexpensive! Fabricating 2 pair of brackets for Titan is not difficult.
 
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What is best way to convert an older 4 pin bucket loader to a quick attach loader. Seen one made by WR Long. They are rather expensive. This is a Bushhog brand loader on 3930 NH.

Try this place, Skid Steer Attachment Depot: Blanks and Mounts Archives - Skid Steer Attachment Depot I got my 48" grapple from them, $800 normally, $700 on sale, see pic below).

The other good news is that they aren't all that far from you (SE Hsv).

Good luck!

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Thanks for the ideas! I will check them out.
 
   / Best adapter to convert FEL to quick hitch? #10  
I highly recommend the W.R. Long Pin on Tractor Loader Bucket to Universal Quick Attach Adapter. I ordered from Everything Attachments. It took all of 15 minutes to install, perfect fit.


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