SSQA Attachment Plate fit?

[aeblank]

When that plate is on an implement, the weight of the implement will keep it down.
I don't think there's an issue there.

I does seem like the Kubota SSQA doesn't need that jog away from the plate at the top. I'm sure one of their engineers involved could tell you why. I've never had an issue with mine fitting anything.

 

[houser52]

When that plate is on an implement, the weight of the implement will keep it down.
I don't think there's an issue there.

I thought the same thing and figured it would settle down on the hitch correctly when weight was on it so I tacked it my pallet forks and the same thing happens. I had to push and kick the frame before it would fall into place. My SSQA bucket drops right into place without any problems at all.

I have another brand of plate coming and will compare the fit of the two.

 

[aeblank]

That plate looked flat, so i bet the same is going to happen on the new plate.
I often have to 'jiggle' the implement to get it fully seated.

Good luck. I'm sure it'll all end up fine.

 

[jmc]

It has to be an issue with the plate. I've contacted Titan about the issue and sent them pics and a video of the problem.

Titan has been the source of much hand-wringing by unhappy customers here on TBN. Here is a post from them promising to do better, back in May:

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TitanSkidsteer
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Default Re: Pallet Forks disconnect from the FEL quick attach
Hey guys, definitely agree it should be right the first time. Mistakes in fabrication can happen and we need to do a better job of detecting them before they ship. We have doubled our QC efforts and are working overtime to check every frame and attachment in stock. We apologize for any that got by us, but know this...we will always stand by our product and make it right!

Have a great holiday weekend!
Visit us at PalletForks.com or call (800) 605-8241 for your pallet forks, grapple buckets, grapples rakes, clamp-on forks and more!}

I hope that in the future, potential customers would search them out on TBN before succumbing to whatever makes this company attractive.

 

[Xfaxman]

There is nothing wrong with this plate, it has about 1/4" or less gap at the bottom. The problem is the way Kubota made the top of the QA.

I wonder if the Kubota bucket would fit on a SSQA or a different brand of tractor QA?

 

[houser52]

There is nothing wrong with this plate, it has about 1/4" or less gap at the bottom. The problem is the way Kubota made the top of the QA.

I wonder if the Kubota bucket would fit on a SSQA or a different brand of tractor QA?

I had emailed Titan with my concerns and heard back from them on the same day and I appreciated that too. They had a Kubota hitch in their facility to compare to mine and they sent me a pic of it. It's made exactly like the one I have. You are correct, that's just the way that Kubota makes their hitches. I guess that doesn't make them bad, just a little different. Here's the pic they sent me of the one they have in their warehouse to check the fit of a plate they have.


I kept the Titan plate but will use it to make a trailer mover or something else that is lighter weight instead of using it on my pallet forks. Even though the Titan plate is okay and within specs, I have another plate from a different manufacturer that slides right into place on my hitch, fits better at the top and doesn't have as much slop at the bottom.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[ishiboo]

I had emailed Titan with my concerns and heard back from them on the same day and I appreciated that too. They had a Kubota hitch in their facility to compare to mine and they sent me a pic of it. It's made exactly like the one I have. You are correct, that's just the way that Kubota makes their hitches. I guess that doesn't make them bad, just a little different. Here's the pic they sent me of the one they have in their warehouse to check the fit of a plate they have.


I kept the Titan plate but will use it to make a trailer mover or something else that is lighter weight instead of using it on my pallet forks. Even though the Titan plate is okay and within specs, I have another plate from a different manufacturer that slides right into place on my hitch, fits better at the top and doesn't have as much slop at the bottom.

Thanks for all your help.

I doubt it's the Kubota hitch. That gap isn't an issue, Titan's tractor-side brackets have the same top and same gap... no wonder it looks identical, they probably copied theirs from Kubota.

My guess is Titan's plate is off. Many people have had to modify theirs. I gave up after they sent me another set with the same issues on the tractor side. The QA plate with hitch I bought had similar fitment issues.

If you buy an ATI, Gehl, Case, etc. attachment... no fitment issues.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Houser52, can you tell us the manufacturer of the second plate that fits better? I have been planning to buy a plate and that would be useful to know. Thanks.

 

[houser52]

Houser52, can you tell us the manufacturer of the second plate that fits better? I have been planning to buy a plate and that would be useful to know. Thanks.

HAALA Industries. "rebar monkey" on ebay

 

[houser52]

Finished welding on the plate today. It goes on and off easily and locks up tight.