Bushhog Brand Loader Quick Attach

firefighter9208 · Dec 19, 2006

I have a Bushhog brand loader and would like to build implements for it : forks, grapple, etc..., but can't figure out how to build the "Bushhog brand" type quick attach.
When I ordered the loader it was my first and I didn't know to get it with the Bobcat style quick attach.

I have the tools necessary to build the attachments (chop saw, torch, grinders, Miller 175 Mig Welder, Lincoln AC/DC 225 stick welder, etc...) and the skill. I just am having problems figureing out how to fab the quick attach.

I have done a lot of searching on this site and can't find anything. I am a school administrator and will be out the next two weeks for the Christmas Holiday break and would like to work on a set of forks. Any help would be appreciated.

Chris

IslandTractor · Dec 20, 2006

Do you need a "Bush Hog" brand QA or just a QA with ears that fit the Bush Hog FEL pins? If you just are looking for a universal QA (skid steer type) then it might be a lot easier to buy any QA adapter and just fabricate the appropriate "ears" to match up with your loader.

Of course there are companies that sell QA adapters and might well make them for the Bush Hog loader. ATI and Horst Welding come to mind.

firefighter9208 · Dec 20, 2006

I know you can buy the plate for a "skid steer" type QA to build an implement off of but I need the parts to do a "Bushhog Brand". Anybody that has seen one knows what I'm talking about. I don't want to switch over to the "skid steer" type because I already have several "bushhog type" attachments.

I need the part that the arms on the FEL go into. The pins etc.... I could fab these up, but the measurements would have to be exact. The pins on a bushhog brand are actually on the attachment, not the FEL arms. Each implement has it's own pens.

Chris Hill

Defective · Dec 21, 2006

Chris,

Not being directly familiar with Bush Hogs implementation, I looked up the operators manual for your loader. From what I can see, the bucket side of things is pretty much just a pair of heavy plates with appropriate cutouts, pockets at the top and a spring-loaded pin on each plate.

I'd make a plywood copy of one of the plates and use it as a template to cut (or have cut) two plates. Then weld them to a frame & add pockets. The pins could either be duplicated or replaced by any of a number of other catch designs.

I'm betting you can get away with fairly wide tolerances.

firefighter9208 · Dec 22, 2006

Defective,

Went by my buddies house yesterday (happens to be a Branson/Great Bend dealer) and ordered a set of pins. I am going to start fabbing a set of pallet forks next week. If all else goes well I'll start fabbing a set of bucket grapples in the near future.

Thanks to everybody for the help. I was hoping that someone had already done this and could give me pointers.

Chris

millwrightdude · May 29, 2007

I too have the same ? I need the same brackets, or convert over to a skid steer style quick attach. I hope someone can tell me where to get the brackets or what the cost is to convert over.

firefighter9208 · Jun 1, 2007

millwrightdude,

I came to the conclusion that I would have to build the brackets myself out of 3/8" steel. The pins and springs you can buy at a Bushhog dealer. It would be too expensive for me to convert to a skid steer quick attach. since I already have a 6' heavy duty bucket, hay fork, etc... for the Bushhog quick attach. I'm just going to use my bucket and hay fork as a guide and make templates out of cardboard.

Chris

millwrightdude · Jun 1, 2007

I think that is what I'll have to do as well. I was hope I could buy them.

davio · Feb 4, 2009

Hey Firefighter, I understand your delima with the bushhog attachements. Have you found what you were looking for or did you just wing it. I'm wanting to build some QA and need to build the 'knuckle' to fit loader. Thanks. email back at davidlathamjr@hotmail.com

millwrightdude · Feb 4, 2009

I found a company call Armstrong ag, and they make the bracket. I ordered a set and they are just what I needed. I also found that Brush hog has come out with a conversion kit to convert the brush hog style over to the skid steer style.

firefighter9208 · Feb 4, 2009

I just spoke with Armstrong Ag and they quoted me $120.00 for a set of brackets with pins. That did not include shipping. Seems kinda high to me, but they are the only ones that I have found that makes them. Thanks millwrightdude for the heads up as to where to buy them.

Chris

millwrightdude · Feb 4, 2009

I ordered them from a Armstrong ag dealer and paid $80.00 for the pair. I did not have to pay shipping because I got them from a Armstrong ag dealer. When I call Armstrong Ag direct, they where alot more expensive.

firefighter9208 · Feb 5, 2009

Thanks. I'll try that. $80.00 I can do. $120.00 is just too much.

Chris

TexSparx · May 6, 2009

How are you all coming along with the projects? I was about to fabricate the pockets for the Bush Hog QA for a brush fork project, until I saw this post. Already made the templates...

Are there any links or further information? Pictures I would love!

I have learned that although I can fabricate them, my time is valuable and would gladly pay $$ for the set of pre-fab pockets with pins. Did that previous AG post include pockets, or just pins?

I have a Bush Hog 2346 ? FEL with heavy duty bucket and want to continue using it.

So is there a skid steer conversion bracket available and where? And could I just weld pockets onto the adapter so as to use skid steer or BH QA pocket mounts?

What would or Have you all done?

Thanks very much. Glad to have found this forum. I have already learned some valuable safety lessons from it.

Scotty370 · May 6, 2009

Any help here?

Hoelscher Hay Systems - Brackets and Prices

TexSparx · May 7, 2009

Thanks Scotty. I have several local dealers!

millwrightdude · Jul 8, 2009

Well, I finally got around to making my pallet forks.

millwrightdude · Feb 10, 2011

Here are what they look like. I just picked up another set for a upcoming project.

firefighter9208 · Feb 11, 2011

millwrightdude said:
Here are what they look like. I just picked up another set for a upcoming project.

Where did you get them and how much????

Chris

millwrightdude · Feb 11, 2011

I ordered them from my local dealer, I paid $120.00 for the pair. I had to wait for a shipment that was coming to the dealer unless I wanted to pay some freight. I was ok with that.