Skid steer latch box

[millwrightdude]

Since I have several implements that use the Bush hog style quick attach I thought I could make me an adapter that I can use to also use skid steer style implements. I trying to find some place that sells just the skid steer latch box. Do some of you guys know where to find the latch box so I can make a adapter?

 

[tawilson]

Skid steer hitch parts to build a skidster adapter
Joanne's Pot Racks & Washburn's Industrial & Ag Attachments Skid steer hitch parts to build a skidster adapter
I've been doing a little research myself. $800-900 for an adapter for my NH7309 loader so I'll be making an adapter myself. I bought a set of stone forks a few years back that came with their own universal loader adapter which I changed into my own rudimentary quick change. I can weld these to the front of that an I'll be good to go. Now that I have a skidsteer I want to be able to use or move any of my attachments with either machine.

 

[millwrightdude]

Those two sites are one in the same. I have tried to contact them twice and have had no luck. You see their stuff all over ebay.

 

[tawilson]

Do you think they are a ripoff?

 

[JJZ 109]

Do you think they are a ripoff?

Nope. I bought Washburn's universal skid steer adapter and have been happy with it. I also bought an adaptor for my bucket. Had a welder cut the factory brackets off the bucket and weld the QA plate on. So far, so good.
During the buying process Washburn answered emails and phone calls promptly and answered all my questions.
QA_8295_NEW. My only issue was that they forgot to send the nuts with the unit. I went to the local hardware store and bought some lock nuts and was all set.

I see that you're from Theresa. Right after I put the skid steer adapter on my Kubota I bought a set of used QA forks in Black River. Forks are tough to find used at a reasonable price.

 

[millwrightdude]

I have sent them a few email asking some questions and never heard back from them. They seam to have at least 3 web sites with their products.

 

[JJZ 109]

I have sent them a few email asking some questions and never heard back from them. They seam to have at least 3 web sites with their products.

Sorry to hear that. I had pretty good luck with them. Hate to recommend someone if they're starting to slack off. I know that they do business under Washburn, Hayspear.com and the Pot & Rack thing.

 

[millwrightdude]

It looks like they flood the market with their products but dont hve the support to go with it. They seam to have some good stuff, some of which I could use.

 

[tawilson]

They must buy the latch boxes from someone to resell. I'll buy from them when I'm ready if I don't find anyone else I'd rather do business with. I may go the adapter route for another $100.
Yes about the forks. I just bought the skidsteer at the Watertown Bobcat dealer and I had them include a set of forks in the deal.

 

[JJZ 109]

They must buy the latch boxes from someone to resell. I'll buy from them when I'm ready if I don't find anyone else I'd rather do business with. I may go the adapter route for another $100.
Yes about the forks. I just bought the skidsteer at the Watertown Bobcat dealer and I had them include a set of forks in the deal.

I bought the quick attach and the adapter plate from Washburn, but I found afterward that the adapter plates can be had cheaper from some other places, probably the most common being ebay.
Kevin at the Bobcat store is an old buddy of mine.

 

[millwrightdude]

Im wanting to make a adapter so I can use both my Bush hog style attachments as well as skid steer style. I have the Bush hog brackets Im just needing the skid steer latch box.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Welcome

Give these guys a call, they produce a bunch of the stuff that hayspear sells. I drove over to there shop and took a small tour while pricing the latch boxes and some other items. I don't remember off hand how much the latch boxes where sorry.

 

[millwrightdude]

I'll try to call them monday

 

[JJZ 109]

Welcome

Give these guys a call, they produce a bunch of the stuff that hayspear sells. I drove over to there shop and took a small tour while pricing the latch boxes and some other items. I don't remember off hand how much the latch boxes where sorry.

Kind of a low budget website, but definitely looks like the SSQA that I got from Washburn.
If I'd known about them, maybe I could have cut out the middle man. Apparently you have to call or email because I couldn't find any prices on the site.

 

[tawilson]

From the website it looks like you still have to go through a dealer.

 

[millwrightdude]

Thats what I was thinking as well.

 

[tawilson]

They list Waldroff as a dealer near me. I talked to them a couple of weeks ago about the ATI adapter. I'm going to see what they can get the latch boxes for.

 

[millwrightdude]

I would like to know what you find out

 

[tawilson]

I've got a set coming. I'll post a followup when I get them, maybe even a pic or two.

 

[millwrightdude]

Thanks for the pm. I look forward to see how you like them