skid steer attachment carrier

[radman1]

bam747
Thanks for the picture. That is similar to the Kasco skid steer attachment on my kubota. What I want to do is get rid of the extra weight of the adapter and and directly mount the skid steer carrier directly to the loader arms and get a skid steer type bucket. My kubota has the skid steer adapter on the loader and it has another adapter on the bucket to mate with the loader. The two together probably add 200# of weight and reduced lift. At the time I bought the two adapters, skid steer style of attachment was not common in the compact tractor world.

 

[bam747]

Ah, a 5320. With a 541 or 542 FEL?

According the the ATI PDF brochure, you want to buy the "QA-JD3" Tach-ALL adapter. I "think" it replaces the JD proprietary QA. The shipping weight on the QA-JD3 is listed at 106 lbs. Don't forget that the 106 lbs. is replacing the weight of the now discarded JD QA bracket. Should be a near net zero gain in weight.

The problem with ATI is they do not sell direct to the public. I've called their tech support line in the past and they were very helpful, but you have to purchase their stuff through a dealer that works with ATI.

Since JD now offers a SSL QA option for their 542 FELs, you should be able to purchase one directly through JD. I am certain it replaces the JD proprietary setup for a net zero (ish) weight and length gain.

There is also a company called Horst that sells similar SSL adapters. Check out Horst Quick Fit Adapter. Horst stuff is significantly less expensive than ATI, at least for the application I was investigating (old JD model 48 FEL to SSL QA adapter). One place to purchase Horst is through ACI Distributors. They do sell and ship direct to individuals.

 

[radman1]

To everyone who has responded

Just got off the phone with second saleman who then e-mailed me picture of both types of loader front end mount brackets. A picture is definitely worth a thousand words. The standard JD loader brackets are removed and replaced by the skid steer carrier bracket/plate. The standard JD brackets are then mine to keep.
Unfortunately, the second saleman's price is higher and he is 40 miles away. The second salesman knows the product much better than the closer guy.

 

[hilld]

Dutch445:
No, I do not have the loader but am planning to sell my Kubota 3710 for a JD 5320 with cab. I have a aftermarket skid steer adapter plate on my Kubota loader. The way I understand from the salesman, is that the skid steer attachment carrier ($411) fits on the standard Jd attachment bracket which is currently on the loader. The skid steer type bucket/phd/pallet fork would then attach to the skid steer attachment carrier. Is that right? It would seem to make more sense to completely omit the standard JD quicktatch and directly mount the skid steer attachment carrier directly to the loader arms to reduce loader weight.

hilld;
If I understand your reply, the standard factory loader attachment brackets were removed and exchanged for the skid steer attachment carrier. Did you keep the standard brackets or did the dealer.
Is it possible to get a factory direct JD loader with a skid steer type plate directly mounted on the loader arms and omit the standard JD type loader attachment brackets (JD quicktatch)? I would like to keep the weight on the front as little as possible.
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm not sure the salesman has sold skid steer attachment carrier.

Since I only paid for the skid steer brackets, I didn't get the JD QD brackets, but even if I did, they wouldn't do me any good as the bucket I purchased was a JD skid steer bucket (HD construction bucket) that only mounts via the SS brackety. Later I purchased a set of SS pallet forks from the bobcat dealer. I constantly switch between forks and bucket and like I said before it takes about 15 seconds. Before I get on the tractor, I simply lift the 2 release levers, take the implement I want to remove and set it on the gound level and curl the implement down, back up, drive up to the next implement, curl the implement up after I made sure it has properly engaged, get off the tractor, and lock the 2 release levers.

I wouldn't know how to disconect a bucket using the JD QD brackets as I have never done so.

The nice thing about the SS bracket is that all standard SS attachment can be used with my tractor (I have auxillary hydraulics at the bucket for my grapple) and could even use a hydraulic posthole digger if I wanted to do so. Around here, I can rent a variety of implements from the bobcat dealer if I should need to do so in the future.

I hope this information helps a little or might even be more confusing. The key is when you buy the SS brackets, do not purchase the "standard buckets from the dealer", you will have to buy SS type buckets and your dealer might not be able to get JD construction type of equipment, but should be able to aquire it for you.

Derek

 

[lgcivttu]

Ah, a 5320. With a 541 or 542 FEL?

Since JD now offers a SSL QA option for their 542 FELs, you should be able to purchase one directly through JD. I am certain it replaces the JD proprietary setup for a net zero (ish) weight and length gain.

Here's a pic of a 542 with the skid steer adapters mounted:

 

[KennedyDiesel]

To everyone who has responded

Just got off the phone with second saleman who then e-mailed me picture of both types of loader front end mount brackets. A picture is definitely worth a thousand words. The standard JD loader brackets are removed and replaced by the skid steer carrier bracket/plate. The standard JD brackets are then mine to keep.
Unfortunately, the second saleman's price is higher and he is 40 miles away. The second salesman knows the product much better than the closer guy.

You got it!

Do yourself a favor and add it. The SS buckets are WAY tougher. I went with the 66" Foundry bucket and 48" HD pallet forks

 

[ddivinia]

What kind of money is tha ATI Tach-All?

Thanks,
D.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

The nice thing about the SS bracket is that all standard SS attachment can be used with my tractor (I have auxillary hydraulics at the bucket for my grapple) and could even use a hydraulic posthole digger if I wanted to do so. Around here, I can rent a variety of implements from the bobcat dealer if I should need to do so in the future.

When I got my machine I opted for the SS quick attach right from the get go...shopping for Skid Steer attachments is so much easier & cheaper...dollar for dollar, you get better built equipment (Fork Racks, Buckets) for the same money. Not to mention, even if I changed tractor size or brand, my buckets would all still work which is the biggest benefit to an "Industry Standard"

The Same goes for me as far as the "JD Shoe" type QA..I've never used them, The way Skid Steer Buckets attach is elegantly simple and rock solid. The way the pins are designed that hold the bucket ensures they fit tight & solid...plus IMO pushing with the Skid Steer plates distributes the force throughout the entire bucket back...not just the 2 little shoe areas...so even with a weaker bucket, it would be inherintly stronger IMO.

 

[ddivinia]

When I got my machine I opted for the SS quick attach right from the get go...shopping for Skid Steer attachments is so much easier & cheaper...dollar for dollar, you get better built equipment (Fork Racks, Buckets) for the same money. Not to mention, even if I changed tractor size or brand, my buckets would all still work which is the biggest benefit to an "Industry Standard"

The Same goes for me as far as the "JD Shoe" type QA..I've never used them, The way Skid Steer Buckets attach is elegantly simple and rock solid. The way the pins are designed that hold the bucket ensures they fit tight & solid...plus IMO pushing with the Skid Steer plates distributes the force throughout the entire bucket back...not just the 2 little shoe areas...so even with a weaker bucket, it would be inherintly stronger IMO.

Man - that is a nice looking setup. If I had to do it over, I would go all skid steer, but I am already down the road. Not sure what I am gong to do yet.

D.

 

[ddivinia]

When I got my machine I opted for the SS quick attach right from the get go...shopping for Skid Steer attachments is so much easier & cheaper...dollar for dollar, you get better built equipment (Fork Racks, Buckets) for the same money. Not to mention, even if I changed tractor size or brand, my buckets would all still work which is the biggest benefit to an "Industry Standard"

The Same goes for me as far as the "JD Shoe" type QA..I've never used them, The way Skid Steer Buckets attach is elegantly simple and rock solid. The way the pins are designed that hold the bucket ensures they fit tight & solid...plus IMO pushing with the Skid Steer plates distributes the force throughout the entire bucket back...not just the 2 little shoe areas...so even with a weaker bucket, it would be inherintly stronger IMO.

Man - that is a nice looking setup. If I had to do it over, I would go all skid steer, but I am already down the road. Not sure what I am gong to do yet.

D.