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- Kubota MX5800 HST & L6060 HSTC Formerly L6060 HST B7100 HST, L2550, L3010 HST, L3430 HST
This idea isn't for everyone but for repetitive lifting, I use this SSQA to 3pt adapter. Assuming your tractor has a FEL with SSQA, it takes just a minute to drop the bucket and install the adapter:
It's certainly more $$ than weld or bolt on bucket hooks but it serves a dual purpose. I bought it years ago to use 3 pt implements on the FEL. I found it works better for lifting than using bucket hooks. Without the weight of the bucket, the FEL lifting capacity is increased. The lift point is closer to the pivot pins as well. I find I get 200+ pounds of increased lift over using the bucket with my LA1055 FEL.
For center point lifting, I use a clevis mounted on a short piece of 2" square tube in the adapter receiver. For two point lifting, I use pins on either side of the adapter.
BTW, the adapter is available on Amazon for $100 less than the Titan price.
Skid Steer 3 Point Attachment Adapter
The Skid Steer Style 3 Point Attachment Pate provides an easy three-point attachment to Category 1 implements.
www.palletforks.com
It's certainly more $$ than weld or bolt on bucket hooks but it serves a dual purpose. I bought it years ago to use 3 pt implements on the FEL. I found it works better for lifting than using bucket hooks. Without the weight of the bucket, the FEL lifting capacity is increased. The lift point is closer to the pivot pins as well. I find I get 200+ pounds of increased lift over using the bucket with my LA1055 FEL.
For center point lifting, I use a clevis mounted on a short piece of 2" square tube in the adapter receiver. For two point lifting, I use pins on either side of the adapter.
BTW, the adapter is available on Amazon for $100 less than the Titan price.