bx FEL bucket quick attach

[Cap-n-Cray]

Yes the rack is included in the weight (according to the manufacturer). I plan on weighing the set up once I weld the mount points on the rack. It is also painted the same color as the BX frame and ROPS.

I bought the set up from a place in Oregon, but it was shipped from the factory directly to me. The factory is Arrow Material Handling Products Micro Max pallet forks. They come in two fork lengths 36" and 42". I got the 42" version with a blank rack. The name of the place in Oregon is Equipmentland.com.

I am hoping the QA weighs no more than 50 LBS. I also plan to make an open grapple that would quick change out too. It will have open forks like some I have seen.

Should be a fun project.

Cary

 

[Just2quickz28]

Sorry all, I finally got the tractor back from the dealer and with a decent weekend up here I was out working all weekend.

Cap
The QA is in the 3/16s range for thickness and weighs around 50 or so lbs.

 

[SkunkWerX]

Found them here:

Arrowforklift.com/


The actual forks:
Micro Pallet Forks for Compact Skid Steers


J2Q,

50 lbs is what I would have guessed. In my mind there is a little room to add some weight and beef up that center connection.

Let us know if you see any flexing, or bending.

 

[Zick]

Any more progress on the QA?
Really like that ATI QA setup, too bad it didn't work out.

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

I have the pins and sleeves. I am working on a design and hope to start welding soon.

Cary

 

[SkunkWerX]

Capn Cray, sounds good, glad to see someone is moving forward, i have been tied up, but this one is still on my list of things to do.

Please post pics once you have something to show.

thanks , and good luck!!

 

[Just2quickz28]

50 lbs is what I would have guessed. In my mind there is a little room to add some weight and beef up that center connection.

Let us know if you see any flexing, or bending.

I have been using the ATI quick release on the FEL moving cut but not split fire wood around also some dirt and wood chip material moving and back blading. I have not seen any stress to that center section. I am quite happy with it allows me to drop off the bucket in a few seconds and put the BX back into the car port. I am planning on either a 3pt quick hitch set up for it or a dethatcher to help with spring clean ups, but I have yet to finish fixing the snow plow (it will become a priority when it gets cold again )

 

[Zick]

J2Q,
Where did you find the ATI QA? I realize they stopped making them but I would like to find one if possible.

 

[Just2quickz28]

J2Q,
Where did you find the ATI QA? I realize they stopped making them but I would like to find one if possible.

I believe Woodbury Tractor in CT has one in stock. Click on the link below, it is the 2nd item from the top.
Inventory - Woodbury Tractor Company, LLC

Norm

I actually got really lucky a member on the forums here sent me a link to Woodbury Tractors inventory site that had it listed and Bob over there was a great help taking measurements and even getting it shipped to me. As far as finding another one.... I couldn't help ya there. sorry.

 

[hazmat]

Interesting thread with some cool ideas.

If I had a BX and was looking to do a quick attach, I'd try to figure out how to put the mini Bobtach (mini skid steer) or Toro Dingo attachment system on it. Either would require modifying the bucket to include the female attachment plate (available premade on ebay). Bonus would be ability to rent attachments from local rental yards. Both have capacities in the ~500# range (appropriate for BX).

Kubota would crush the competition in sub compacts if they included either attachment system plus some higher flow hydraulics to power the augers & trenchers. I'm sure many would be willing to pay a premium for the flexibility.

MT52 Mini Track Loader - Bobcat Company

Toro - Dingo Attachments - Compact Utility Loaders & Mini Skid Steers

This pdf has some good pix of the dingo sytem http://www.toro.com/professional/sws/brochure/Dingo%20brochure_490-7556.pdf