Tractor side SS quick attach build

[UP Brett]

Heres the link to the linear actuator used in the skidsteer forum.

http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22705

Brett

 

[J_J]

Heres the link to the linear actuator used in the skidsteer forum.

http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22705

Brett

Thanks for posting that link. I had that picture, but do not know where it came from. Nice setup, and inexpensive to make. Thanks

 

[tlbuser]

I keep forgetting to post the finished pictures. I built and installed the same QA on my Dad's Kubota L3400. Here is a pic of the finished product that shows the single lock tube. I will try to get a pic of mine this weekend.

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I missed this whole thread somehow. WOW, awesome job. Can we see a pic of the lock lever set-up on the torque tube?

 

[mwb]

I missed this whole thread somehow. WOW, awesome job. Can we see a pic of the lock lever set-up on the torque tube?

Yep; finally got around to getting the final pics. This has been in use for eight months or so and it works great. The orange handle has a rare earth magnet cemented to the inside; it sticks to the torque tube when not needed.

To unlock the QA, hinge the handle down and rotate up about 90 deg, the compression springs are released. Pull the handle up to release the pins (this can require a little force. Fold handle against the torque tube and then rotate the tube to fully retract the pins.

Bucket locked

handle swung down (pins still locked)

Compression springs released

Handle parked again and tube rotated to fully retract the pins

Another view of pins retracted and handle parked.




Sorry for the Kubota orange on the handle; makes for good visibility though.

Remember, Friends don't let friends drive orange tractors!

 

[dcyrilc]

Yep; finally got around to getting the final pics. This has been in use for eight months or so and it works great. The orange handle has a rare earth magnet cemented to the inside; it sticks to the torque tube when not needed.

To unlock the QA, hinge the handle down and rotate up about 90 deg, the compression springs are released. Pull the handle up to release the pins (this can require a little force. Fold handle against the torque tube and then rotate the tube to fully retract the pins.

Sorry for the Kubota orange on the handle; makes for good visibility though.

Remember, Friends don't let friends drive orange tractors!

Awsome build.

 

[cowsrus]

This a great, i've been searching for plans for making one of these. Thanks

 

[wvpolekat]

Is this doable with fairly basic tools? Angle grinder, hand drill, stick welder?

It looks like it is, but wanted to make sure.

 

[mwb]

Is this doable with fairly basic tools? Angle grinder, hand drill, stick welder?

It looks like it is, but wanted to make sure.

I designed this specifically to be buildable using basic tools. You can make your job really easy by having your metal supplier cut the rectangular tube (45 and 60 angles) on their saw - they should be able to give you nice square cuts.

The only 'special' tool I used was a metal lathe and it was only used to turn the plastic push plug that rides on top of the spring, and to fit the lock collars to the 'torque tube' (part with the orange handle). You can do both of these using other means - I suggested alternatives in my post. You can replace the plastic plug with a nylon bolt - should be available at any fastener store. The lock collars were turned down slightly to center themselves in the cross tube but you could use other means to line them up before welding.

A drill press would be a lot easier to use than a hand drill but there is no reason why you can use it.

I also recommend getting your bucket-side plates or borrowing a finished bucket to fit to; this makes it very easy to square parts up. Also, don't make the tractor side to tight - I suggest 1/16" undersize when fitted to a bucket - it is much easier to build it up slightly than it is to grind it down if the finished part is a little too long.

Overall, I think this is a fairly easy build as long as you pay attention to the details. I believe this post contains all the info you need to make it.

Good luck!
Mike

 

[wvpolekat]

The post was very complete, just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I was missing.

I have access to a drill press, so I may well use it.

My supplier charges excessively for cuts other than 90 degrees. Something like $20/cut. So, I will angle grinder those. For the amount they would want, I could buy a bandsaw for these cuts and have the tool left over. I will also have to cut another pair of the cylinder attachment brackets. May be worth the investment.

I had thought about getting the plate ahead of time to help with fitting/building. I will go ahead and do that.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I will also have to cut another pair of the cylinder attachment brackets. May be worth the investment.

I had thought about getting the plate ahead of time to help with fitting/building. I will go ahead and do that.

I removed my cylinder brackets from my bucket and reused them on my SSQA , for me it was just as easy to do that then build a new set. Also using a plate is a good idea, I had a set of factory built pallet forks a friend loaned me, and used them , made a real nice jig for fitting and tack welding together and everything I've hooked to so far has fit really nice.