Front-End Loader Do I have an SSQA - Cub Cadet 8454 w/ 642 FEL

houndbb · May 24, 2014

I have a sweet Bobcat Rock bucket sitting in my driveway and not attached to my FEL.
Although I was told my tool carrier would accept Bobcat attachments, the top tabs on this carrier do not seem to push all the way up into the bucket.
Is anyone familar with this tool carrier (either CC or Kioti)? It is not seeming very universal at the moment. Any advise would be greatly appreciated,

Xfaxman · May 25, 2014

It should be 44" wide and 16" high.

If you can pick up the bucket and move the levers down latching it in place, it is good to go.

DK35vince · May 25, 2014

It sure looks like you do.
Can you get any pictures of it going onto the rock bucket, so we can get a better idea of whats wrong

houndbb · May 25, 2014

I learned yesterday which may or, may not be the only thing holding me up.
The vertical flange (see picture) hits the top of my carrier. I thought i could just cut slots to carrier to accommodate.
The way my luck has been, my top tabs will be wrong too!

Thanks, we're considering another universal adapter. Tractor Attachments And Skid Steer Attachments For Any Tractor Or Skid Steer
Wr long $837

DK35vince · May 25, 2014

Personally I would just grind some of the verticle tabs down on the bucket so it will fit.

Xfaxman · May 25, 2014

DK35vince said:
Personally I would just grind some of the verticle tabs down on the bucket so it will fit.

I agree. Or if you have a reciprocating saw and a metal cutting blade it would be faster. Just remove enough to let it fit against the top lip.

This is what the top lip looks like on my Bobcat bucket.

houndbb · May 25, 2014

I am tempted however, we haven't paid for it yet. I'm asking myself if i will want any other attachments down the road.
I will give Bobcat the opportunity to find us another universal mount. This guy knew nothing about tractors which somewhat surprised me a bit.