merlintractor
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We'll need some pics when its all set up!
Grapple Grapple Options
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93Mustang
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Well - I got the grapple today-very excited but...I have no way to put it on my loader! Uggg- don't know what type of hitch-if any will work with this-see below - sorry but is dark out so the pics may be a little hard to see. Let's just say it was an adventure getting it here as my driveway is not fun for delivery trucks. Luckily my neighbor has pallet forks. so I am hoping it is set up for a universal skid steer hitch that I can buy. There is a slot on the bottom but nothing apparent to attach to on the top. I am frustrated - the people at gator were very nice but I specified the JDQA to three people and even walked them to foggy's pictures on this post while i was on the phone. I have no ability to weld anything so hopefully this is an easy fix...let me know if you can tell by the pics. Nothing worse than getting something and not being able to use it!
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93Mustang
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My receipt does not specify the JDQA. I got the receipt in the mail yesterday and the grapple today. The phone is the only way to viably get in touch with them. I hate to complain but I was really careful about this knowing that if it showed up without something correct, it would be problem as I don't have any easy way to move something like this beyond my tractor,nor frankly the time or machanical abilities. I used the advice on this post to order and was very specific about the connectors, two sets of extra tines, line size and JDQA. (Thank You to all). I literally showed them pictures from this site. I did get the correct fittings I believe but I will check that out tomorrow. It is what it is so I am hoping that it is set up for a quick hitch. I will call them tomorrow and see what they sent and go from there.
Not exactly sure what the total install cost for the diverter as I also had the 200 hour service and some other work done as well. Valve itself is $595 I think. Probably nearly double that with labor. Will at least hook the grapple up tomorrow to the hydraulics to test the valve and the hydraulics on the grapple.
Not exactly sure what the total install cost for the diverter as I also had the 200 hour service and some other work done as well. Valve itself is $595 I think. Probably nearly double that with labor. Will at least hook the grapple up tomorrow to the hydraulics to test the valve and the hydraulics on the grapple.
Yep it is setup for a skidsteer quicktach. Either you can buy a full quicktach and mount that on your tractor, thats what I did since I have alot of Bobcat attachments that I am going to use on my Kubota, or you can take the grapple to a welding shop and have them fab up the JD mounts onto the grapple.
foggy1111
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Geez...that's a shame they didn't sent you the right stuff. Those pics of yours are not the best, but it sure appears that they sent you the Skid Steer type mounts and not the JD. Did you pay ($100 extra) for the JD Mounts? Did they send Pioneer Couplers? I sure hope they make this right with you. What more can you do than show them a pic of what you want? :confused2:
IslandTractor
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This sounds like an ordering mistake at Gator (ex-Markham) related to new staff unfamiliar with CUTs. The default mount is certainly skidsteer but Markham certainly used to fabricate the JD mounts as an option.
I've had JD mounts converted to universal by a local welder and going the other way is technically not a big deal if the welder has the specifications. I'd call Gator though as they might work out something. The cost of having the JD mount retrofitted by a local welder is likely to be two or three hundred if they need to come to your driveway and also spend time fabricating tabs and figuring out measurements.
I've had JD mounts converted to universal by a local welder and going the other way is technically not a big deal if the welder has the specifications. I'd call Gator though as they might work out something. The cost of having the JD mount retrofitted by a local welder is likely to be two or three hundred if they need to come to your driveway and also spend time fabricating tabs and figuring out measurements.
kennyd
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Yup, you sure got the standard SSQA and not the JDQA. Call them and make them fix it...no way is this your problem. This may be the first "test" of the new ownership.
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93Mustang
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I spoke to Gator this morning. They passed the customer service test with flying colors. They will ship another one with the correct JDQA and I will send this one back. They have been exceedingly nice. These things happen and in the grand scheme-no big deal.
IslandTractor
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Good to hear they responded like that. It may cost them a few hundred in extra shipping but will go a long way towards convincing the TBN market that the new ownership will be just as responsive and fair as the last.