Loader Forks for my L3400

[BoFuller]

With a log cabin project coming up, I'm thinking I could really use some forks. Because of visibility, I really prefer the QA instead of the clip-ons. However, my FEL has the bucket pinned. Is a QA face plate and bucket reasonable or should I go with clip-ons since I don't currently have QA bucket?

 

[KennyV]

Get a Skid Steer adapter... you are going to find other nice to have attachments, if you buy an adapter you will be able to use a broad selection of things...

Plus with the SS plate your load will be closer to the pins.
SS adapter about $500, weld on plates for your bucket around $100, shop for forks OR watch auctions as you will be able to use anything that attaches to a Skid Steer... KennyV

 

[k0ua]

I was in the same boat, I bought the QA adaptor and a bucket to go with it about 3 weeks ago, and the Construction Attachments Lightweight 42 inch pallet forks are due in friday, from Everything Attachments. It was not cheap for the QA adaptor and the bucket. I kept the pin on bucket, thinking I would cut and weld on it later in my own time, I did not want to be without a bucket while I messed with the original.

James K0UA

 

[dbutler]

I built a cabin last summer, with the help of my new L45. It has QA so I got a set of Alitec 4000 lb forks. In 30 secs. I swap from bucket to forks. Couldnt work better. I moved all kinds of materials w the forks as well as do firewood with them. Im real glad I didnt go w clip ons.

 

[BoFuller]

Thanks for all the info. Is the QA plate from the dealer universal/compatible with the SSQA? Are they the same, or is the SSQA different from Kubota's?

 

[kuboman]

Thanks for all the info. Is the QA plate from the dealer universal/compatible with the SSQA? Are they the same, or is the SSQA different from Kubota's?

They are the same as the SSQA. I just got a set of forks today for a SS and they clipped right on.
Get yourself the SSQA for your loader. Great investment and any attachments you get now will work on your next loader

 

[BoFuller]

Thanks. I saw the SSQA online for $550, but shipping was $475, so I need to find one much closer!

 

[crazyal]

The slip on forks move the load further forward reducing your lifting capacity as well as making your tractor more tippy.

 

[BoFuller]

So as soon as my income tax return comes I'll get the SSQA, a bucket with QA, and a for attachment. I'm looking at the one from Everything Attachments for 675 and the Gearmore SSL QT for 825. Any recommendations?

 

[Ductape]

For the tractor side of the SSQA, try your local Kubota dealer. Some of the factory Kubota units are priced affordably. When I added a SS style QA to my tractor, I added the QA plate to the back of bucket myself...... and bought a light duty set of forks from Bradco. I have said over and over....... changing my loader over to a SSQA was the single best thing I ever did to my tractor. I even welded up a simple attachment for lifting things and moving my trailers around the yard. Next will be a bucket with teeth and a SSQA to three point attachment, so i can use my york rake on the loader.

 

[BoFuller]

I am getting the tractor siide from the Kubota dealer. He said the bucket side was $220 but another $300 to weld it on. That sounds high to me, but I have never welded, and I don't think it is something I will pick up overnight.

 

[Ductape]

If you don't mind ordering off of Ebay, the bucket side quick attach plate can be bought around $100 +shipping. I would shop around a little on the cutting and welding.