Quick attach terminology

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I want to get pallet forks. Since I don't have quick attach, I think it's time to get that as well. When researching quick attach systems, I noticed the terminology skid steer quick attach and euro global quick attach. Are they the same?

 

[disney]

No. Maybe someone else can can attach pics, or drawings, but they are different, and not interchangeable

 

[Industrial Toys]

I think the euro is the alo system.

Best to go with SS unless you are exceeding it's weight limitations.

 

[Fallon]

No offence, but a quick Google search for each term will readily show the differences. SSQA is what you want & MUCH more common.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

No offence, but a quick Google search for each term will readily show the differences. SSQA is what you want & MUCH more common.

Sorry to trouble you.

 

[kthompson]

Jerry, not trying to hijack your thread here but looking at your name, do you have any where what you grow? Looking for options on our small farm.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Jerry, not trying to hijack your thread here but looking at your name, do you have any where what you grow? Looking for options on our small farm.

I'm not a true farmer in any way. I just like to play with my tractor and atvs on my recrestional property. Food plots for wildlife would be about all I grow. I did have about 1/4 acre of pumpkins one year. Lots of fun but didn't do it for profit. Enjoyed giving the pumpkins away for Halloween.

 

[Wagtail]

I want to get pallet forks. Since I don't have quick attach, I think it's time to get that as well. When researching quick attach systems, I noticed the terminology skid steer quick attach and euro global quick attach. Are they the same?

They're two different QA 'systems'.

The SSQA, as the name says, was/is developed for the very robust Skid Steer and it's lifting, powered implement and, especially, digging arms. It wasn't designed for a tractor's FEL but has been adopted by many in North America due to its availability and the availability of rental implements. It is a heavier weighted system due to the attachment plate that is required on each implement. This added weight will have an effect on your FEL lifting capacity.

The Euro Global QA is a QA specifically designed for a tractor's FEL and it's comparatively 'lighter' work/design (despite what we actually ask our FEL to do :laughing. If memory serves, it's a 'self locking/disengaging' mechanism. It is popular throughout Europe (hence the name), Aus/NZ and other countries... My friends in Pyengana use it on all of their tractors with a FEL.

All implement manufacturers are happy to provide their implements to fit whatever QA system you ask for. The choice is yours,Mate.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

They're two different QA 'systems'.

The SSQA, as the name says, was/is developed for the very robust Skid Steer and it's lifting, powered implement and, especially, digging arms. It wasn't designed for a tractor's FEL but has been adopted by many in North America due to its availability and the availability of rental implements. It is a heavier weighted system due to the attachment plate that is required on each implement. This added weight will have an effect on your FEL lifting capacity.

The Euro Global QA is a QA specifically designed for a tractor's FEL and it's comparatively 'lighter' work/design (despite what we actually ask our FEL to do :laughing. If memory serves, it's a 'self locking/disengaging' mechanism. It is popular throughout Europe (hence the name), Aus/NZ and other countries... My friends in Pyengana use it on all of their tractors with a FEL.

All implement manufacturers are happy to provide their implements to fit whatever QA system you ask for. The choice is yours,Mate.

Thank you very much for the information.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

I want to get pallet forks. Since I don't have quick attach, I think it's time to get that as well. When researching quick attach systems, I noticed the terminology skid steer quick attach and euro global quick attach. Are they the same?

The universal skid steer style quick attach will generally have two spring loaded levers at the top center of your loader arms. When you pushed these levers down, they will engage two pins vertically at the bottom. With the euro global style, you will only have a spring loaded lever on one side of the loader arms, not the top. This lever will engage pins horizontally, left to right, to secure the attachment. I have attached pictures of the back of two of our pallet fork frames. The skid steer quick attach system would be the best option as it is very quick and easy to connect. You will also find very competitive pricing on any SSQA implement.

 

[k0ua]

SSQA is for sure more common here in the US for tractors up to 60 horsepower. I have never seen a Euro here for these small tractors. You do see it on larger tractors here.

 

[pat32rf]

Don't forget the "pin and hook" systems like the one that came on my JD. Might not be as strong as the Skid Steer system but I seldom move more that 3/4 ton anyway, and it is a lot simpler to build a new impliment using them, forks, bucket or snow plow... You can even buy the pins and hooks from JD for a few dollars and carry them in one hand, not like that SSQD plate ...

 

[ovrszd]

I buy most of my attachments used. Much, much easier to find SSQA attachments.

 

[Wagtail]

The universal skid steer style quick attach will generally have two spring loaded levers at the top center of your loader arms. When you pushed these levers down, they will engage two pins vertically at the bottom. With the euro global style, you will only have a spring loaded lever on one side of the loader arms, not the top. This lever will engage pins horizontally, left to right, to secure the attachment. I have attached pictures of the back of two of our pallet fork frames. The skid steer quick attach system would be the best option as it is very quick and easy to connect. You will also find very competitive pricing on any SSQA implement. View attachment 497912

Thanks for clearing that up Mate... it means that you're still going to have to get off your arse and physically dis-engage/lock the implement you're switching from/to.

I run the JDQA, which is kinda similar to the euro global in operation. No handle but two drop-pins to secure. As I stated, I've had no problems getting implements to fit my QA and the OP won't have a problem either with whatever system he chooses.

 

[ovrszd]

I run the JDQA, which is kinda similar to the euro global in operation. No handle but two drop-pins to secure. As I stated, I've had no problems getting implements to fit my QA and the OP won't have a problem either with whatever system he chooses.

Yep. In my neck of the woods your search for used attachments to fit the JDQA is very limited.

 

[Wagtail]

Yep. In my neck of the woods your search for used attachments to fit the JDQA is very limited.

I agree. I should have mentioned/stated/clarified that the ease of getting implements to fit my QA regarded new implements.

I haven't bought any used (previously loved?) implements for my tractor, so it slipped my mind.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Thanks for clearing that up Mate... it means that you're still going to have to get off your arse and physically dis-engage/lock the implement you're switching from/to.

I run the JDQA, which is kinda similar to the euro global in operation. No handle but two drop-pins to secure. As I stated, I've had no problems getting implements to fit my QA and the OP won't have a problem either with whatever system he chooses.

You can easily find attachments to fit the global/euro style as well as the hook and pin (JDQT). However, since so many tractor brands have/are switching to the SSQA, you can usually find the same attachment in SSQA for alot less then any other style connection as this is such a big market and very competitive.