skid steer adaptor:

[Beavis]

What are some other options for skid steer adaptors? It currently looks like the Hayspear brand is the route I'd go.

Washburn Company & hayspear.com Skid steer adapter to fit John Deere300 &400 quicktach or quick attach loader

Unitach Skid Steer Adapter


THANKS

 

[kennyd]

I must assume (because you did not say and your profile is not filled out) that you want this for a JD tractor? If so, then I have to ask why? The JDQA is very effective, lightweight, and any loader attachment that will work a CUT is readily available with it...

 

[Beavis]

I currently have a 300x loader with bucket and pallet forks. In the immediate future, I am stepping up to a 400cx loader (with bucket) with the same JDQA system which will allow me the continued use of my pallet forks. The new loader will have the 3rd function hydraulic lines which will allow me to operate a grapple, etc. I have different friends with different skid steer attachments that I would be able to borrow (grapple forks, rock bucket, etc); which is why I'd like the skid steer adaptor plate.

The skid steer adaptor plate when ordering a new loader is $505, but limits me to only skid steer attachments. The standard JDQA is a $0 option and if I purchase the "hayspear" brand adaptor plate for $525, I get the best of both worlds for only $20 more.

PS: I'll see what I can do about completing my profile.

 

[kennyd]

OK, that explanation helps...But keep in mind two thing before you spend your money:

1-Most SSL attachments are to heavy to use effectively on a CUT loader, and

2-The JDQA to SSQA adapter will push the attachment out away from the pins further, thus reducing your lift capacity (read #1 again), plus the weight of the adapter itself must be accounted for also...

Just my opinion...probably worth what you paid for it