quick attach FEL questions

[jimmyj]

Thanks as always Wallace.

I think I'll live with what I've got for now. I'll probably just get a bolt on bale spear for the time being or mod my manure fork / bucket to fit with the same 4 pin setup.

 

[Tim M]

When adding after market quick attach setups you may want to pay particular attention to the added weight. Some are heavier than others and obviously this will cut into your lift capacity.

 

[Greenecho]

Interesting idea using the SS QA attachments. I'd like to look into this and see what the extra weight would be for the KL130 loader with bucket adapter.

My primary uses would be for the standard bucket (CK25HST) and purchasing pallet forks for moving hay bales.

I imagine shipping to Washington state might be a little on the high side.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

another use for the QA plate - other than 2 minute switches between front attachments - is the ability to drop the bucket in no time flat for working in tight spaces where that extra 2-3' hanging off the front makes a difference. (like drag harrowing an arena)

 

[rd_macgregor]

So if I buy a grapple rake with a skidsteer QA, will it attach/match to the QA on my DK45 FEL?
BOB

 

[jake98]

Now I must say, I took off and remounted the bucket yesterday for the first time and really the 4 pins went in and out very easily. It was hardly a hardship for sure.

And it gets even easier with practice.

That makes two smiley faces in one day, I must be losing it...

Jake

 

[IslandTractor]

So if I buy a grapple rake with a skidsteer QA, will it attach/match to the QA on my DK45 FEL?
BOB

It does match the QA on the newer DK line (DK40se, DK45se). I don't know about the older DK45s however.

The QA on the new Kioti DK line is actually about six to eight inches NARROWER than most universal QA implement mounts. That means it easily fits but doesn't have the tight fit laterally you'd like to keep the bucket or implement from sliding to one side or the other. Generally there is no sliding as friction keeps the implement centered but if you do put a lateral force on it the implement can slide to one side. Still securely attached but off center. I have no idea why Kioti chose to make their QA "standard" narrower than Bobcat, I can see no advantage.

 

[DK35vince]

I have no idea why Kioti chose to make their QA "standard" narrower than Bobcat, I can see no advantage.

I'm have no idea why Kioti changed to the narrower QA, the older ones were wider.
I have the older style Kioti QA and it is wider (44" wide) than the newer Kioti QA. And mine fits skid steer QA with no lateral play.