SSQA Pallet Forks won't Attach

[itharr]

Open up the slots a bit with a grinder

That was on my list of things to do, just wasn't sure it was appropriate since it's all brand new. If this was an amazon purchase of a random item I'd just send it back, I'm just not sure that's the proper thing to do with tractor stuff like this or the expectation is that when you get it home it'll require some modification with an angle grinder .

 

[Midniteoyl]

That was on my list of things to do, just wasn't sure it was appropriate since it's all brand new. If this was an amazon purchase of a random item I'd just send it back, I'm just not sure that's the proper thing to do with tractor stuff like this or the expectation is that when you get it home it'll require some modification with an angle grinder .

My dealer said all they would do is grind the implement to fit the pins, so you might as well save time and do it yourself.

 

[BnRidge]

And make sure the levers and pins are lubed and slide freely. They can bind easily and create a nogo situation.

 

[itharr]

My dealer said all they would do is grind the implement to fit the pins, so you might as well save time and do it yourself.

Ah perfect, that's exactly the type of thing I was wondering. I'll drop the dealer a line tomorrow to let them know, then get to grinding.

Thanks everyone!

 

[itharr]

I had exact same situation when I recently purchased an RK25 and tried to use my Titan brand forks. Just wouldn't fit. I checked around and to my surprise
all SSQA are not exactly to same standard. Some are slightly different. I had to grind about 3/8 inch more room in the receiving holes of the forks, a little black paint and all is good. I had plenty of material to grind so you might have to make sure about that. However, If the tractor and forks are same brand that does seem odd.. Most likely an easy fix if you don't mind a little grinding.

Thanks for this, this is also the type of info I was looking for (reassurance)

The Forks are actually Woods, so they're a different brand then the tractor. May explain the issue.

 

[jyoutz]

Open up the slots a bit with a grinder

I wouldn’t mess with a new implement from the dealer. I’d make the dealer exchange for something that works. After spending $1000 someone shouldn’t have to modify it to fit.

 

[hslogger]

I can agree with those who say don't monkey with grinder to have it fit. I betcha the dealer would do jus that.
I have some SSQA stuff that is hard to fit and found if I grease the underneath of the top mount, the tractor side slides in easier, and when I shake the whole set up a few times I can get the pins to drop in the holes.

 

[mikester]

I wouldn’t mess with a new implement from the dealer. I’d make the dealer exchange for something that works. After spending $1000 someone shouldn’t have to modify it to fit.

I agree. It doesn't help that I've seen a lot of variation in dimensions on attachments, usually too much slop in my experience.

 

[2manyrocks]

Skid Steer Quick Attach Plate Specs?

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This post has the specs for quick attach plates. It wouldn't hurt to measure what you have to see if the holes are the correct size and to see if the angle of the hangar lip is a true 45 degree.

If it were mine, I wouldn't want to put a load on it and then have the thing bind up so much I had real trouble removing it.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I sometimes have trouble getting my forks to latch to my SSQA plate. If it is off just slightly to one side or the other, I struggle to get the latch levers down all the way.

On days where I "stick the landing" and get it centered perfectly, they latch without issue, just like they're supposed to.

I can usually shake the attachment by tipping it back all the way, and shaking it with the curl function to rattle it on the SSQA plate and it will shift over enough to latch it.

Are you sure you have it centered? I mean "dead center" in the mounting plate?

Mine is the Artillian frame and forks, just for reference.