Kioti quick disconnect to change front impliments

[pasignman]

Hello, just askin if there's a kit to change manual locks on a quick change bobcat hookup, front high lift to change from bucket to forks using small cylinders to unlock and lock. Thanks.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I've never heard of one being available, and I think someone would have mentioned it here if it was available.

I wonder if perhaps Bobcat has a patent on that system.

 

[George2615]

I don't know of a kit to change the manual lock levers to a hydraulic lock setup. I could see where that would be handy if one has a disability, handicap or hard time operating the levers by hand. I'm also sure that even if there is no kit available a hydraulic device could be built that could serve that purpose.
As far as I know the Bobcat Advantage system is only available on Bobcat.

 

[Threepoint]

Another TBN member made up his own hydraulic quick attach system recently for his Kubota B21. Interesting thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/335249-hydraulic-quick-attach.html
His fabrication skills are pretty advanced though, to say the least! :thumbsup:

 

[countrybumpkin]

Edge makes a complete plate that is hydraulic,

http://www.ceattachments.com/Libraries/Skid_Steer_Spec_Sheets/Hydraulic_Quick_Attach.pdf

 

[Threepoint]

Edge makes a complete plate that is hydraulic,

http://www.ceattachments.com/Libraries/Skid_Steer_Spec_Sheets/Hydraulic_Quick_Attach.pdf

Now that's just plain cool. :thumbsup: Afraid to ask them how much it would run me for that convenience. For an operator making frequent attachment changes, unlike me, probably well worth it.

 

[aeblank]

A linear actuator works, and is cheaper than hydraulic.
A guy on here (one of my favorite threads) did it with a $60 actuator.
I designed my own (using a more expensive actuator), but haven't implemented it yet.

aaah, here it is:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html

 

[Fallon]

A linear actuator works, and is cheaper than hydraulic.
A guy on here (one of my favorite threads) did it with a $60 actuator.
I designed my own (using a more expensive actuator), but haven't implemented it yet.

aaah, here it is:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html

My thread.

I'm still happy with it. My only problems have been with proper circuit protection (now resolved with a 10@ circuit breaker right next to the switch) & a bolt coming loose. Bushing came out & the connecting bar from the actuator got bent. I bent it back straight & tightened everything up. The bar has re-bent itself again a hair, but works fine so I can't be bothered to fix it again or do anything about it. Using a pipe or tube rather than a bar would give it more lateral stability, but be harder to fabricate ends for.

All in all I'd do it all the same as I did my 2nd version with the breaker if/when I ever get another tractor. I love it.

My first one used a $60 actuator that was not long enough), v2 used a $150ish actuator if I remember right. Actually now that I think about it if I built another I might just use the cheaper actuator only get the right length this time). Actuation speed is largely irrelevant I've found when you can just hit the switch when driving as long as its under 30 seconds or so.

 

[Xfaxman]

What are you going to use it on?

It was an option on Toolcats, think it is standard now. It is called Power Bob-Tach. You might be able to find the parts on eBay or call some Bobcat dealers. They also have a single cylinder version for skid steers.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I'm just wondering why anyone would want to go to the trouble or expense of having that BobTach type system on a tractor. It's handy on a skid steer where getting out of the cab is a pain in the rear. But on a tractor, what does this system save you? 2 minutes max every time you change attachments on the FEL?

Maybe I'm missing something. Or, if I'm not, then I simply haven't become too lazy to get off the tractor to flip a lever (or two) to change FEL attachments.

Plus, if I'm changing to or from the grapple, I have to get off anyway to unhook the hydraulics from the grapple.