Jery Dunn Tach-N-Go and Forks

[check]

OK, so now here is a big change. The new Kubota BX23S uses the skid skid steer quick attach mechanism for the FEL bucket. So I wonder how that is going to interact with Jery Dunn's front forks.

 

[civilian]

OK, so now here is a big change. The new Kubota BX23S uses the skid skid steer quick attach mechanism for the friend bucket. So I wonder how that is going to interact with Jery Dunn's front forks.

My question is why the larger extra weight out front on a BX? I have Jery's front/3pt forks with his quick attach piece. Love them. Didn't Kubota have their own quick attach for the BX bucket/loader already? Did they increase loader capacity to allow for the skid steer brackets? Jon

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

Yes Kubota had their own but is was only for Kubota-bucket, forks, etc. Now with the new skid steer quick hitch, all types of different equipment made by all kinds of manufactures will fit, possibilities are endless. With that said its big and cumbersome unit compared to the Kubota hitch, so now loader capacity is actually lowered. Without the new quickhitch the specs are the same as the Bx25, add the bulky new quickhitch and capacity has been lowered. I think they are moving in the right direction but didnt quite get this one right in my book.

 

[civilian]

Yes Kubota had their own but is was only for Kubota-bucket, forks, etc. Now with the new skid steer quick hitch, all types of different equipment made by all kinds of manufactures will fit, possibilities are endless. With that said its big and cumbersome unit compared to the Kubota hitch, so now loader capacity is actually lowered. Without the new quickhitch the specs are the same as the Bx25, add the bulky new quickhitch and capacity has been lowered. I think they are moving in the right direction but didnt quite get this one right in my book.

"But didn't ite get this one right in my book"

Also in my book because of the reduced capacity. Is the skid steer bracket on all new BX's? Joon

 

[check]

Yes Kubota had their own but is was only for Kubota-bucket, forks, etc. Now with the new skid steer quick hitch, all types of different equipment made by all kinds of manufactures will fit, possibilities are endless. With that said its big and cumbersome unit compared to the Kubota hitch, so now loader capacity is actually lowered. Without the new quickhitch the specs are the same as the Bx25, add the bulky new quickhitch and capacity has been lowered. I think they are moving in the right direction but didnt quite get this one right in my book.

YUP. According to the Kubota website, if you choose the skid steer QA option for the FEL, the lifting capacity goes down from 739 lbs. to 613 lbs., (both of which are exaggerations anyways in my opinion), which is a drop of some 126 lbs.. On the other hand, I believe the QA that Jery uses will actually increase the lift capacity of the front forks, because the whole mechanism is apparently lighter than the Kubota OEM FEL.

 

[robertm]

I'm a BIG proponent of Jery's forks AND his quick attach. Although I like the skid-steer concept, I can't figure why I'd give up more capacity. If you look on Kubota's forks, they say max is 300#. To me that's a waste. I can imagine the same forks with the SSQA will be closer to 200#. That's a deal breaker for me. If I trade up to an 80 Series, I'd bet the farm Jery will adapt to the 80's. He knows his set up is better than the OEM, and he provides substantially more capacity than what the OEM will offer.

 

[civilian]

Does anyone know for sure if the plain BX's, (not the backhoe model) come with the skid steer brackets? Or can you still get the standard pin style bucket? If pin on bucket is available then I think Jery would make his fit. IMHO. Jon

 

[robertm]

You are not required to buy the SSQA. It's an option on the 80 Series to my knowledge.

 

[Diggin It]

Soooo, anybody gonna mention pricing or are you all sworn to secrecy?

 

[dragoneggs]

Soooo, anybody gonna mention pricing or are you all sworn to secrecy?

Nope... no secrecy but a two year old thread. If you are interested, contact him. I can say it was cheaper than the Kubota option and lighter too. To be honest, I don’t remember what I paid but I’m very happy with it after a couple years of use. Shop around.

 

[civilian]

Nope... no secrecy but a two year old thread. If you are interested, contact him. I can say it was cheaper than the Kubota option and lighter too. To be honest, I don’t remember what I paid but I’m very happy with it after a couple years of use. Shop around.

I am happy with mine also. Had them a few years now. Jon

 

[check]

Actually, I did have an email conversation with Jery about this. If money is not an object, definitely go with Jerry’s QA system, because it is a lot lighter. But I told him it was too expensive for me. (I THINK I would have spent around $700 Canadian.)

When I get older and richer, however, I will spring for his over the Kubota QA, because of the weight. And don’t forget that the QA pushes the center of the load out three or 4 inches, which again reduces the lifting capacity of the low capacity FEL‘s that these BX’s already have anyway. (Low FEL capacity is, in my opinion, the biggest drawback of the BX series.)

 

[George the Beagle]

I was all set to purchase Jery's QA in February but he told me he wouldn't have any ready until spring. So I went with AI2 Quick Tach and forks, which are about $300 less money but don't include the receiver hitch. Very well made, quickly shipped. Tony is very easy to talk to (I talked with him about 45 minutes), and his products are high quality.

 

[dragoneggs]

I was all set to purchase Jery's QA in February but he told me he wouldn't have any ready until spring. So I went with AI2 Quick Tach and forks, which are about $300 less money but don't include the receiver hitch. Very well made, quickly shipped. Tony is very easy to talk to (I talked with him about 45 minutes), and his products are high quality.

I already have Jery's but was curious on AI2. This video might be helpful for those owners...

Ai2 Quick Attach Secret Revealed! - YouTube

Seems a bit more finicky than Jery's. Is there a locking pin on the AI2? On Jery's, there is a solid cam latch lever and ball lock pin that locks it in so no way a stick or something can release it.

 

[George the Beagle]

There is a locking pin on the AI2. While it probably isn't as slick as Jery's, it works very well. I just got mine hooked up recently and I've attached the bucket and forks five or six times and have done it the first time every time. It's a quality product. Tony told me that Jery is close to retirement and wants Tony to buy him out, but nothing's happened as of yet. They are respectful competitors, both a pleasure to deal with which seems to go hand-in-hand with many midwesterners.

 

[dragoneggs]

There is a locking pin on the AI2. While it probably isn't as slick as Jery's, it works very well. I just got mine hooked up recently and I've attached the bucket and forks five or six times and have done it the first time every time. It's a quality product. Tony told me that Jery is close to retirement and wants Tony to buy him out, but nothing's happened as of yet. They are respectful competitors, both a pleasure to deal with which seems to go hand-in-hand with many midwesterners.

Very cool to hear.

 

[Michael Aos]

I bought the TACH-N-GO & fixed forks and ripper tooth for my BX2370, shipped for $1638.51 in Apr 2017.

My only complaint is the fixed forks aren't compatible with the QH05.

 

[George the Beagle]

The AI2 forks are adjustable, which is very handy. However, Jery's forks are also now adjustable, but that means they now can't be attached to the three point, or so I understand. If you buy the AI2 with the additional 2" receiver attachment, the price comes out about the same as if you bought Jery's which already includes the receiver.

 

[Ripkid]

A quick thumbs up for*Jery's work!! I have his*quick attach*Tach-N-Go, his fixed forks, & his Loader Buddy for my Massey GC1720. Great stuff, great builds, and a fantastic guy to work with as well. Currently I'm working with him on a third valve/ram set up to use with his Minni-Grapple which mounts on my Loader Buddy. It will be nice to also have the same third valve/ram function for use on my three point top link. IMHO, Mytractortools &*Jery Dunn*are first rate!!

 

[robertm]

I’ve had several sets of Jery’s quick attaches and MOVABLE forks. On my B2620, and now BX2760. The only thing I really want is his 3 Point Pal, which can use the movable forks. That incorporates a fixed straight rear blade. The forks store on the 3 Point Pal out of the way when not in use. I drove to meet Jery when I bought my items. He is a great guy, and his inventions are second to none. I wish I had use for his grapples.