Loader attachments

[purpony]

Does anyone own the JD brand quicktach forks? What other brands are available? I went to the dealer,he had Horst brand forks but they really didn't impress me much. Also what if any bucket options are out there. I currently have a material bucket and I wanted to get an HD model. The dealer said he'd have to order one and it was like $700.00. Is that right? Seems kind of high to me. I have a 300x loader so it has quicktach. Are there other companies out there that sell loader attachments to the public?

Matt T.

I see you are from eastern, CT.. i am also, wondering what dealer you have had the best luck with? I am looking into buying a 2320

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Pony, I have found the best dealer in the area to be DL. Marvin. They're in Colchester I believe. Lots of inventory and great sales dept. Their prices are right there also. It is a good 45 min drive for me to them but my local dealer ( Stanton Equipment ) are complete *****----! I tried a few RI dealers but they were quite expensive. I'm picking up a 448 hoe in the spring an you can bet I'll be going to Marvin. Actually I'm heading there tommorrow to pickup an Imatch. Good luck with your endevor.

Matt T.

 

[purpony]

lol.. thats funny... so far i have not made a purchase yet but i have found Stanton to be the best so far. I visited 3 different JD dealers today and Stanton was the only one who wanted to deal. I am waiting to hear back tomorrow with a final number and hopefully will be placing an order for an 07 2320.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Which Stanton location? I was talking the Plainfield store. I found the sales manager Jim, to be a complete tool. Not only did he not want to deal but he was down right rude. Then I went to buy some attachments he told me I should look else where. I'd think twice about buying from them. It's about more than just the best price sometimes. Good luck.

Matt T.

 

[purpony]

Yes, the plainfield store.... there are several Jims there... come to find out that Jim knew my grandfather so we chatted for a while... seemed like a nice pleasent standup guy to me.





although i just got a call from DH and they are looking to price match

 

[purpony]

DH is now wasting my time.. they called and said they would price match, then i leave work early to go make a deal and they then said they would only split the difference! ... When stanton still has the lowest price... Looks like i will be ordering a 2320 from stanton tomorrow morning.

 

[RFB]

Another vote for the Bradco pallet forks. I use them (Kubota L5030 with FEL skidsteer QA) and have hoisted 3,000 lb sod pallets. That was at the safe limits of my tractor & FEL,(The forks are rated at 4500) but I crawled (inches per hour), kept the load 4 inches off the ground, and hand on the stick, ready to dump the load instantly.

The forks are bulletproof and I would buy them again in a hearbeat.