robertm
Veteran Member
PaPow,
I understand what you are saying. I'm not looking for arguing points, just exactly what these other SSQA attachments are that maybe I could use on a BX. I think you answered my question that there are none... at least for the little BX. There is not nearly enough weight to the BX to loft some attachment designed for a skid steer with a substantial amount more lifting capacity and mass behind the loader. This is further supported by the lack of hydraulic flow, which I think you misunderstood.
The BX has enough flow to move the loader or 3 point when tached up (at an idle it's useless with its single pump). What the BX does not have is enough hydro flow to operate an SSQA-mounted log splitter, posthole auger, backhoe, etc. which goes back to what I believe the answer is to my question. There are no useful SSQA attachments designed for a much more capable skid steer that gives the SSQA a real advantage over something like Jery's, other than the a mere few seconds to flip two SSQA levers over Jery's flip locks and two retainer pins.
Again, no argument, just what appears to be facts.
I agree with everything you say on your need for the SSQA. I have the front loader blade for my BX, and I tried it for last winter. I get drifted constantly, but since I bought my blower 3 years ago, I've used it ONCE. Prior, I used a rear blade and the loader. Frankly, I found the loader-mounted blade almost useless on pavement, as it required rear ballast for traction, so I mounted the rear blower in anticipation of the big snow I could use it with. I was then forced to use the loader-mounted blade with the pittance of snows last year, but minimal buildup of snow on an angled blade pushes the tractor sideways. I will try it again this winter, and record my experiences. That is why I ask about the SSQA. If I find the front blade continues to be a waste, I may move to a BX2680 with a rear blade, loader, and forks. But I use my forks and loader all the time. Like you with the importance of the SSQA, I find the new 80-Series quick attach loader a major plus for me and my son, to cut down on the time and inconvenience mounting and dismounting my loader on a primary mowing BX.... that gets the loader mounted and dis-mounted at least once per weekend. Then, the way I switch between the bucket and forks (also due to storage of my components on shelves) a non-Q/A loader is useless for me. I need a Q/A of some kind.
Since I cannot retro a BX2680 to use the 80-Series loader, I'd have to switch. From what I'm understanding, I won't "gain" use of any other real SSQA attachments (I know I don't really need anything else... I think?) but the SSQA would undoubtedly be on my order just because of the frequency I switch between the bucket and forks.
I understand what you are saying. I'm not looking for arguing points, just exactly what these other SSQA attachments are that maybe I could use on a BX. I think you answered my question that there are none... at least for the little BX. There is not nearly enough weight to the BX to loft some attachment designed for a skid steer with a substantial amount more lifting capacity and mass behind the loader. This is further supported by the lack of hydraulic flow, which I think you misunderstood.
The BX has enough flow to move the loader or 3 point when tached up (at an idle it's useless with its single pump). What the BX does not have is enough hydro flow to operate an SSQA-mounted log splitter, posthole auger, backhoe, etc. which goes back to what I believe the answer is to my question. There are no useful SSQA attachments designed for a much more capable skid steer that gives the SSQA a real advantage over something like Jery's, other than the a mere few seconds to flip two SSQA levers over Jery's flip locks and two retainer pins.
Again, no argument, just what appears to be facts.
I agree with everything you say on your need for the SSQA. I have the front loader blade for my BX, and I tried it for last winter. I get drifted constantly, but since I bought my blower 3 years ago, I've used it ONCE. Prior, I used a rear blade and the loader. Frankly, I found the loader-mounted blade almost useless on pavement, as it required rear ballast for traction, so I mounted the rear blower in anticipation of the big snow I could use it with. I was then forced to use the loader-mounted blade with the pittance of snows last year, but minimal buildup of snow on an angled blade pushes the tractor sideways. I will try it again this winter, and record my experiences. That is why I ask about the SSQA. If I find the front blade continues to be a waste, I may move to a BX2680 with a rear blade, loader, and forks. But I use my forks and loader all the time. Like you with the importance of the SSQA, I find the new 80-Series quick attach loader a major plus for me and my son, to cut down on the time and inconvenience mounting and dismounting my loader on a primary mowing BX.... that gets the loader mounted and dis-mounted at least once per weekend. Then, the way I switch between the bucket and forks (also due to storage of my components on shelves) a non-Q/A loader is useless for me. I need a Q/A of some kind.
Since I cannot retro a BX2680 to use the 80-Series loader, I'd have to switch. From what I'm understanding, I won't "gain" use of any other real SSQA attachments (I know I don't really need anything else... I think?) but the SSQA would undoubtedly be on my order just because of the frequency I switch between the bucket and forks.
Is it worth it for only one attachment? Guess that's each persons individual decision based on money and strength. If we all had concrete floors and a huge building to store attachments on dollies to roll them into place it may be different but I usually drop and pick up attachments out on the ground. SSQA for me but I don't have a BX now.