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- Kubota M9540, Ford 3910FWD, Ford 555A, JD2210
Richard,
Remember the term "Japanese Junk"? That was thrown around in the '60's & 70's relating to Japanese manufactured equipment. I don't think anyone associates Japanese made equipment with "Junk" anymore, do you?
Remaining comment not directed at Richard...
I've heard that these fitment issues seem to be more of a Kubota SSQA problem as Kubota is slightly off on their standard compared to others. Anyone here have a different experience? Do you think a company like "WildKat", who by the way MAKES their equipment on-site, would stay in business long if ALL their products didn't fit skid-steer equipment right? As far as their company, it isn't a "China" issue at all. Btw, WildKat's shop is 40 miles from my house, I've been there multiple times.
I definitely remember those days and I agree, they have came a long ways. Hoping the other nations will do the same. I'm just afraid in today's society we tend to let our standards slip. Again, if we don't enforce the standards, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and any others I've missed won't either.
As to the Kubota issue. I agree. I've built several QA attachments. I like a tight fit. I use my M9540 Kubota FEL head as a guide and build my attachments to snugly fit. I remodeled a Meyer Snow Blade to fit FEL QA, again, using my tractor as a guide, built it with a very snug fit. I had to remodel it and loosen the fit so my Brother could use it on his Kubota L3240 with Kubota FEL. His QA head is 1/2" wider than mine. What's up with that????? I could have understood if we had different brand FELs, but both are Kubota. Very loose standard if you ask me, and that's from a reputable manufacturer, Kubota....