QA fitted forks for L3240 won't fit my new B3200

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Just found out my forks that have the QA plate that fits L3240 QA won't fit my new QA B3200. Any suggestions, needs or trades?

 

[Ductape]

Could you elaborate on why they don't fit?

 

[bandit67]

I assume because the 3200 came with the lighter duty Kubota pin-type QA, which is different from a skid steer type QA. The QA for the 3200, 3030, 2630 are basically a quick change version of the direct pin-on setup.

 

[number two]

They sound like a great dealer-I'm surprised they didn't remember what you had,since you're definitely a regular.They'll fix it,I'm sure.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

you can buy forks that fit your pin-type coupler, or switch your coupler and bucket to the style that was on your other tractor. Cost is about the same either way.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I assume because the 3200 came with the lighter duty Kubota pin-type QA, which is different from a skid steer type QA. The QA for the 3200, 3030, 2630 are basically a quick change version of the direct pin-on setup.

This is exactly the reason.

 

[Ductape]

This is exactly the reason.

I see no reason not to buy / make a skidsteer QA for the 3200. Judging by the loader model # on the 3200, I'm going to guess it has a greater lift capacity than the 401/402/403?

 

[bandit67]

I see no reason not to buy / make a skidsteer QA for the 3200. Judging by the loader model # on the 3200, I'm going to guess it has a greater lift capacity than the 401/402/403?

No, the loader lift capacity on the 3200 is just a tad shy of the LA403 loader on the 3030.

But ATI does have a skid steer QA for these loaders that only weighs about 30# more than the Kubota pin-type QA. But, it isn't cheap - the ATI QA, a skid steer QA plate that needs to be welded onto the bucket, and a set of pallet forks was $400 more than the Kubota QA & pallet fork setup when I bought mine. But, the skid steer setup gives you a bit more flexibility and more options.

 

[Ductape]

Interesting....... I'da sworn I read here that Kubotas model numbers on their loaders are related to how many kilograms they can lift at the bucket pins or something similar. I forget what the loader model number was on the 3200 @ my local dealer, but it was higher than 403.

 

[bandit67]

On the new models, they are changing the way they measure or call out the weight ratings, or something along those lines, based on a post I read from Neil Messick (I think it was him) a while back.

Sorry I can't be more specific on the exact change. But check the specs for each one and you'll see I'm not blowing smoke up your ...