skid steer mounts

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Hi guys,

Now that my new tractor is on order (MF 1552) I have to think about swapping my front-mounted implements (snow plow, forks, stone bucket) from the Massey pin-style quick mounts to the skid steer style mounts. Where is the cheapest place to get the mounts to weld onto those?

Thanks!
 
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Thanks! I ordered 3 sets today: Snowplow, forks, and stone bucket.
 
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Got the plates yesterday. I guess I wasn't aware when I ordered them that you need to supply and weld your own plate along the top?
 
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I was just looking at the picture of them and wondering about the top lip. Does it include any instructions on what to do about that?

Seems like a good idea except for the fact they won't work like they are.

Keep us updated on what you come up with.

Thanks,
Eddie
 
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No directions were included that I could find... I sent the company an e-mail.... I'm also hoping that Spudland_Dave will chime in as to what he had to do with his plow project...

I'm kind of feeling dumb for not realizing this when I ordered them, but I hadn't had one of these mounts before and I ordered them before my tractor arrived....
 
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With those plates you will need to weld a piece of iron on the top. Usually it is 3/8" thick by about 1.5" wide. Mine are set at a 45 degree angle on top. You could try mounting the plates onto your skid steer attachment and then welding on the top to match.
The lack of the top bar is one of the reasons the price is lower and for easier shipping.

My skidsteer stuff varies from 44.5-45" on the inside measurement of the attachment plates. I have a weld on bobcat plate that is 44.75" inside to inside. Best to leave it a little on the wide, so it is easier to attach. (Cut your top bar 44.75" and weld it to the inside of the plates.)

Also when you weld the top bar in place, it is also best to weld it to the bucket. This will give it better support than just the welds to the plates.
 
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EddieWalker said:
I was just looking at the picture of them and wondering about the top lip. Does it include any instructions on what to do about that?
It doesnt include instructions, probably because the person thats gonna buy these plates, probably doesnt need instructions...and even if they were there, probably wouldnt read them anyways :D

On a serious note, as posted, a strip of 1.5 or 1.75 x 3/8" Flatstock does the top bar...and its at a 45 degree as posted. I just used my Aluminum framing square and the angle came out perfect.

Seems like a good idea except for the fact they won't work like they are.
Technically NONE of the plates work like they are...unless you're looking for a place to stick decals too....figure they all need to be welded to a bucket or something like that.
 
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I was just looking at the plates and for a noviest welder this could be very dangerous.
The top lip is what takes all of the break out force and all of the weight carring, I would make sure you know what you are doing when it comes to welding it.
 
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It doesnt include instructions, probably because the person thats gonna buy these plates, probably doesnt need instructions...and even if they were there, probably wouldnt read them anyways :D

On a serious note, as posted, a strip of 1.5 or 1.75 x 3/8" Flatstock does the top bar...and its at a 45 degree as posted. I just used my Aluminum framing square and the angle came out perfect.


Technically NONE of the plates work like they are...unless you're looking for a place to stick decals too....figure they all need to be welded to a bucket or something like that.

Obviously the only two people in the world who don't get it are here on this thread. The original poster, and myself. While I can't speak for the OP, I'd like to consider myself to be fairly compentent in most things mechanical. Having a set of instructions that tell me what sized material to use, what type of steel to buy and their recomendations on the angle and welding points would sure go a long way towards my purchashing this product.

Eddie
 

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