Tractor side SS quick attach build

[mwb]

Pin plates are now welded on and test fit on the tractor. I have to use a small rubber mallet to tap the pins in, that will loosen up when I use it.




Almost ready for paint! I have to make a cover for the QA mechanism first.

 

[bx24]

mwb

Very nice clean job. I hope this fits your next tractor since I am willing to bet everything else will wear out long before your QH!

 

[mwb]

My QA is complete and has been in use for a couple of months now and I really like it. Having the ability to release both sides at once is very fast and will also allow me to add a power release in the future.

I have also completed a second set for an L3400; it has been in service for about a month. I will start a new thread now with some pics.

 

[mjncad]

I just came across this thread; but I will say that you did an excellent job of making the SS adapter.

 

[mwb]

I just came across this thread; but I will say that you did an excellent job of making the SS adapter.

Thanks for the complement! I am very happy with it and having one twist to lock / unlock is very convenient. I notice a HUGE difference in the amount of play from the old QA - now there isn't any.

Another nice thing about this is that it is made from off-the-shelf stock; you don't have to have custom metal bent, etc.

I still haven't put a handle on the lock tube; with my forks i can easily grip the 1" tube enough to lock it but the bucket is harder because the tube is so close to the back of the bucket (about 1") -hard to get two hands around and the tube is slippery.

I did a lot of research before building this and I was surprised that no one had made one for themselves. I thought it would be a popular item and thats why I posted all the plans and parts list.

I guess more and more new machines are coming with them also... kind of like intermittent wipers - option for the first ten years then standard equipment

Cheers,
Mike

 

[mjncad]

It's amazing how creative one can get to create something with the tools they have at hand. I wish I had a lathe, mill, shear, break, press and other stuff to make more complicated things; but I do the best I can with what I have.

 

[UP Brett]

Very nice build I like the one handle for changing very easy to automate. Like the idea of not climbing in and out of tractor. Thank you for sharing your plans and material list. I will be in the process of builing one for my MM M670 super gas. The previous owner hacked a cab on it, I believe its off a Interational.

Brett

 

[G.P.S.Investments]

RE:electric bobotach as shown on the skid steer forum which a 12volt LINEAR ACTUATORS with a static load of 500 lbs.Use this to switch from one piece of equiment to another without even leaving the seat.The pic's of the idea is in the skidsteerforum under the the home made section.Don't quote me, but I think one person got bobcat to install one for him for HUGE amount of $$$$$$$$.Another gentleman used linear actuator used one that he had as a spare,I figure that was a Idea.

 

[mwb]

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.

 

[leveller]

You did an outstanding job on your QA.Thanks for posting, I would like to build one too, and I will come back to this post often when I start my build. Really like the one handle idea, Greg