Quick Attach Plate ???'s

[BIKER BOB]

Hi All,
I am looking for a quick attach plate for an upcoming project. Looking at some of the options I see there is at least a couple of types to choose from. I have a Mahindra 3215 with the lever release bucket on the front end ( 2 levers). Not sure which one fits my model, weather it is the universal, or the SSQA, or which. Any ideas from you guys as what type to look at? Looked under search function and couldn't find the info that I was looking for. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[JerryK]

As far as I know, they are all standard skid steer quick attach.... You can call it universal, SSQA, standard quick attach, or whatever..... Life is GOOD ... [ you can buy the plates on Ebay, don't know about quality. Or maybe (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure) ]

 

[atsah]

Really all you need to do is figure out what steel thickness you need, 3/8 etc. You can them anywhere, unpainted is good for welding to another surface. There between $100-150.

 

[George2615]

Yes, your 2 lever QA is considered a Universal SSQA system. Titan attachments usually has the best prices on SSQA plates in various metal thickness.

 

[BIKER BOB]

Thanks for the replies, it is always better to have some information! Now off to the order a plate. I see that some are "partial plates" and some are full, any ideas on the benefits of either?

 

[atsah]

I noticed that as well, I would think for a small tractor (25hp or so) it really wouldn't matter much but the full plate would give more strength for a bigger/stronger tractor..

 

[George2615]

Thanks for the replies, it is always better to have some information! Now off to the order a plate. I see that some are "partial plates" and some are full, any ideas on the benefits of either?

Full or partial plate depends on what project you need it for. I bought a full plate to which I attached a 7 1/2' truck plow.
If you are converting a pin on bucket to a QA bucket a partial plate will work.

 

[DK35vince]

Been several years so prices have probably changed, but I bought a QA plate off of Ebay 5/16" for around $135 shipped.
It was a well built plate.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

The "cut out" mount plates will weigh less and provide more surface welding area. The "solid" mount plates will be better for heavier duty applications. The "cut out" will also be great for the attachments that do not have a completely blank back and have brackets or supports in the center. I have attached a link to palletforks.com with the list of the quick attach mount plates. I can see that on your Mahindra, the breakout force is 2,650 LBS and the lift to full height is 1,410 LBS so I would recommend going with the 5/16" to 3/8" mount plates. Please let us know if you have any questions in particular and we will be more than happy to assist.

Link to the universal quick attach mount plates: Mount Plates - Skid Steer Attachments

 

[Duerwood Willis]

Titian is a fairly cheap place to get them