JD 2240 bucket

[THEPARTYHOUND]

Is there a good way to convert a JD bucket to a quick detatch/skid steer style bucket system?

 

[kennyd]

There are many quality adapters available, some still may need modification though depending on what loader you have:

Skid Steer Quick Hitch Adapter, Skid Steer Hay Spears

Attachments Using Quick Attach System

 

[Peter 315]

You can get ,Universal Weld-On Mounting Pads add them to your bucket

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

If it is a Deere loader from that time frame then it is most likely a pin on bucket, so no carrier. Use a couple of appropriate sized channel's to pin in place of the bucket, you now have someplace to mount the ss carrier and then weld the ss plates to your bucket.

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

There are many quality adapters available, some still may need modification though depending on what loader you have:

Skid Steer Quick Hitch Adapter, Skid Steer Hay Spears

Attachments Using Quick Attach System

I believe that I have a 145 loader, and I think it uses the same bucket as a 146 loader does. Otherwise I'm not seeing a quick attach conversion option for the 145 (but there is one for the 146) and might have to build my own like Morrison is suggesting. It would sure be handy being able to quick attach things like a bale spear or a plow that I've had sitting around for several years!

 

[Tx Jim]

Bucket for 145,146 & 148 loaders are identical so SSQA should be the same for each model

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

Bucket for 145,146 & 148 loaders are identical so SSQA should be the same for each model

Ok, turns out i was wrong. It just showed up today and it has a 143 loader. Will this still work with the 145, 146, & 148 bucket?

 

[jd110]

The 143 loader had only one bucket cylinder in the middle. The 145, 146, & 148 buckets will not fit unless modified since they had 2 bucket cylinders. . THe 143 would be more difficult to switch to ssl quick tach also.

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

Well, thats not what i wanted to hear! Ever hear of anyone out there that does make a SSQA adapter for the 143 loader, or will it be up to me to come up with my own?

 

[Zebrafive]

The 143 loader had only one bucket cylinder in the middle. The 145, 146, & 148 buckets will not fit unless modified since they had 2 bucket cylinders. . THe 143 would be more difficult to switch to ssl quick tach also.

Because of the one curl cylinder, I would sell that loader and buy a different one as a first step.

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

I have found an outfit that will build a SSQA adapter for that loader and plan to pull the trigger on that when my tax returns come back. Dont get me wrong, i would prefer a 145 loader but this loader seems to be pretty solid. I can lift the front end off the ground with the uncurl of the bucket, pick up and move my 1600 lb. round bales, and so far it doesnt seem to want to twist. What other reasons should i be looking at for trying to sell this loader and getting a 145? It seems this may be a tough loader to sell all by itself.

 

[rScotty]

Because of the one curl cylinder, I would sell that loader and buy a different one as a first step.

I wouldn't so something so drastic. There isn't anything difficult here. Most rural towns in agricultural areas have a welding fab shop and probably a hydraulic shop nearby. Either one will have the parts. All that is required is to modify a standard loader pin-on type SSQA adapter plate to also have a single cylinder mount in the center. That requires one heavy plate and cylinder pin mount. After all, he only needs the one adapter plate which then lives permanently pinned onto the loader arms. Once that is mounted, then every SSQA bucket and attachment will fit & work normally. Even with two curl cylinders you would still need essentially the same adapter plate on the loader.

But first I'd put in a call to a couple of the places like Everything Attachments and see if they already make the adapter plate you need.
rScotty