Front-End Loader Skid steer quick attach adapter

[Xfaxman]

I have a older FEL (Kelley 500) with a single dump cylinder; what are the pros and cons on building an SSQA adapter for it? Would it be better to convert the FEL to have two dump cylinders?

Pro: Almost everyone that has SSQA likes it.

Con: Lose some lift capability.

Not unless it has weak rollback.

 

[RockhoundRanch]

Not unless it has weak rollback.

The rollback seems strong. My concern is how strong do I need to build the SSQA adapter for the single dump cylinder in the middle vs having the two cylinders in-line with the lift arms. What is your opinion: would it be easier to build a stronger adapter or add a second cylinder? I am already planning on re-plumbing the FEL anyway.

 

[Xfaxman]

The rollback seems strong. My concern is how strong do I need to build the SSQA adapter for the single dump cylinder in the middle vs having the two cylinders in-line with the lift arms. What is your opinion: would it be easier to build a stronger adapter or add a second cylinder? I am already planning on re-plumbing the FEL anyway.

I think it would be easier to build the adapter, than get the cylinder size, stroke and mounting locations right.

Mine only has one cylinder .