Pin-On Brackets for my small Kubota Loader B1630

[VTDozer]

All,
I am new to tractors and this site, but have learned a TON from everyone. Thank you for all the advice. I just bought a great B7100-HST with a B1630B loader (not huge, but big for me and my VT property)...I have a loader, but want to get a set of pin-on pallet forks made for it. I don't really want clamp-on because I want to:
1) See what I am trying to lift and place somewhere.
2) Maximize my lifting capability.
So I want to remove my pin-on bucket and get a set of pallet forks made. I am honing in on this small model:
Micro Pallet Forks for Compact Skid Steers

Not sure if I will get the longer or shorter forks (42" or 36"), but I will most likely need the wider frame to fit the width of my loader arms (the 47" version, not 35" wide frame)....I need to measure the width of my arms.

My question is: How much will it cost to get someone to fabricate brackets to weld onto this unit to fit my loader? Or, does anyone know of a company that makes/fabricates/sells brackets for Kubota Loader Arms (B1630 loader)?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Bob

 

[SSdoxie]

Have you checked with the company to see what they would charge for build to fit pin on style? The ad says they will do it. I think it would be better to have thme do it that way you won't be paying for a QA system and have to cut it off the make a pin on.
Adding QA to the tractor would make it very easy to switch between forks & bucket but would add to weight.

 

[Capt Dan]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing with some forks off a forklift. Would be heavier than this one.

Let us know what you find out about them making it for your Kubota. I also have a B7100 but am not sure of the loader model. I can look it up. Are there prices one the site? Will have to look closer.

I have thought about a quick attach like the mini skid loaders use for my tractor or any compact tractor. I wish they would make a smaller/lighter version of the standard one.

Dan

 

[CBW1999]

Hey there- where in Vermont are you located? I know of a couple of local welding shops that may be able to help.

Try looking on E-bay- I have seen pin on brackets listed before, you would have to certain that the pin holes are the right size and position.

either way, i don;t think it will be too difficult to make this work

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Check out our compact pallet forks here. 42" forks rated at 1,800 pounds weighing only 220 pounds so you're not sacrificing your lift capacity. We can have them made for you pin-on loader, no problem, and we offer free shipping within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC. There is a $125 special build fee for pin-on applications.
If you want to convert your loader to skidsteer universal quick attach, we also offer quick attach adapters specially built for your loader here.

 

[Danno1]

... weighing only 220 pounds so you're not sacrificing your lift capacity.

His tractor is approx the same size as mine. My FEL capacity is rated at 500 lbs!!!


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[charlz]

His tractor is approx the same size as mine. My FEL capacity is rated at 500 lbs!!!


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But your taking the bucket off so that offsets it some. I have an older B7100 with the B219 loader and my bucket weighed 120lbs when I put it on a bathroom scale. I have lifted 800lbs of pellets with my loader, won't lift it all the way up but I don't want to either

 

[hr3]

Check with ATI they advertise on this site.... I have one of there pin on type quick hitches and love it,,Saved alot of weight and is just as fast as my boss's quick hitch... the even make one for the bx's I think,,,