Using Kubota BX quick attach for lifting

[rusty1778]

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to get some thoughts on something I've been considering. I just got a kubota quick attach system and a set of pallet forks for my BX25 and noticed that the center pin on the bucket/forks is picked up by a very big heavy duty hook on the quick attach bracket. I was thinking that hook would be a perfect thing to sling something heavy from and lift it when the forks/bucket are not attached. It would put all the weight at the rear pins and you wouldn't have the weight of the bucket/forks so lifting capacity should be increased. What are your thoughts on this? Would do it, would think about it lots before trying, you're crazy for even thinking about it. Just looking for some opinions.

In fairness even with the forks on it lifts pretty much all I want, it handles the snowblower,tiller and mower deck with ease as long as you have some weight on the rear. This was more of an 'I might need it someday' thought.

Thanks

 

[rusty1778]

Here's a pic of the hook with the centre pin on the forks attached to it.

 

[Toddao]

Why,not

 

[gwdixon]

Not to be overly cautious, but that hook is not of the most heavy duty construction. It looks to be about 3/8 inch plate bent to function as designed.

I probably will do everything you want but lifting with chain / rope around one, or both, of the forks may serve your purposes better.

The weight of the frame doesn't appear too much and the bend in the forks is pretty close to the pins already.

There are also weld-on grab hooks that could be welded at an appropriate place on the frame to accomplish what you want.

 

[rusty1778]

It is pretty surprising, but the frame weighs around 90 lbs. the forks are over 80 lbs each and QA itself is around 50 lbs. It's a pretty heavy duty set up for a small tractor so a heavy lift with them reduces capacity significantly. I'm not usually lifting things with the forks over 400 lbs so they were a good buy for me, but I'm sure something heavier will come along some day.

The weld on hooks on the frame is something i've thought of though, I have two welded on my bucket. I'm pretty sure the frame is sturdy enough to take whatever you can throw at it.

 

[bcp]

Make a hanging bracket using the same pin/bolt size as the QA hook is made to fit. Two straps, two bolts, done. No different stresses or dinging up the edges with a chain.



Bruce

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I wouldn't lift something heavy from ONE of the QA hooks. But if you can rig a strap to roughly balance the weight between the hook on each side, I'm sure it would be fine.

 

[bcp]

I think the BX QA has only one hook in the center, but good advice for others with two hooks.

Bruce

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Ooops. I just now looked at his 2nd pic, and you're right.

 

[Xfaxman]

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to get some thoughts on something I've been considering. I just got a kubota quick attach system and a set of pallet forks for my BX25 and noticed that the center pin on the bucket/forks is picked up by a very big heavy duty hook on the quick attach bracket. I was thinking that hook would be a perfect thing to sling something heavy from and lift it when the forks/bucket are not attached. It would put all the weight at the rear pins and you wouldn't have the weight of the bucket/forks so lifting capacity should be increased. What are your thoughts on this? Would do it, would think about it lots before trying, you're crazy for even thinking about it. Just looking for some opinions.

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Thanks

I Think it is a good idea :thumbsup:

Check to see if a drawbar hook would work.


Or a wide clevis.


Or make something like this.