Titan has sale on SSQA adapter

[m5040]

Use your own judgement on if this is a good value, but this is the adapter I bought to convert my PT1430 to skid steer (SSQA). The 1430 plate somewhat fits in the framework without much modification. Later after using, I cut the 3pth hitch top attachment off because when curled back it would pinch my hoses.

https://www.palletforks.com/sale/scratch-and-dent/scratch-and-dent---3-point-to-universal-quick-tach-adapter---final-sale/R136211.html

 

[2manyrocks]

Is the 1430 plate the same as the 1445 plate which is 12 1/8 tall x 23" wide?

 

[m5040]

The only PT quick connects that interchange between machines are the 422/425.
the 1445 will be a lot larger then the 1430, the difficult part will be to determine if you could still make it work with little modification. Obviously anything is possible.
With the 1430 adaption, I just cleaned the paint, got the right angle, welded in place then added a heel brace from the plate to the adapter at the bottom where it is furthest away.
I used a much heavier adapter for my 1460.

 

[5030]

Keep in m id that JD is I-Match not SSQA. big difference.

 

[m5040]

None of this applies to farm tractors

 

[Torvy]

Couldn't pay me to buy something from them.

 

[m5040]

I don't think anyone was offering

 

[5030]

None of this applies to farm tractors

Sure does. I could install an I-Match SSQA adapter on either of my M9000's and they are classified as farm utility tractors last time I checked at least. Both in the excess of 92 stub horsepower and not a compact by any means.

I can install an I-Match SSQA on either and limit myself to only I-Match attachments or I can (and have) installed a normal SSQA two pin quick attach and mount anything SSQA. Why most SSQA attachment's have the extra slots stamped in the mount plate... so you can mount anything including I-Match attachments.

Sure looks like a farm utility tractor to me... How about you???

 

[5030]

Or maybe this one... You decide... Not something to mow the lawn with or play with far as I can ascertain....lol

 

[m5040]

Your pictures are all showing rear mount equipment that looks to me like a farm application for hay.
This post is for a different type of machine that is low profile for uneven ground where the implements all mount in front of the operator and are hydraulically driven. They have their own style quick attach and as the 1st post alluded to, Titan has an easily converted adapter on sale. Not to be confused with a 3pth hitch application, but just a way to use the framework for an SSQA.
I have personally found it to be beneficial for use with Ryan rotating log grapples, tree sheers and tree pullers, forestry mulchers, Bobcat stump grinder and even fork lift forks. All equipment that if used on your Kubota tractors would be like trying to use normal scissors to cut paper with your left hand. I know this because I tried with my Kubota M5030 and M6040. Both tractors remained parked in the barn most of the year because of the superiority of the Power Trac design in my experience and application.
Forum members like Torvy that comment "Couldn't pay me to buy something from them." are unclear as to if they meant Titan or Power Trac, can go on facing forward in their farm tractors while operating implements directly behind them. At some point they will get too old to look back for hours when there is a alternative to use front implements. Keep an open mind, To each is own, and the job you need to do and how insistent you want to be to do it the old way, because that is the way we always did it.

 

[Torvy]

Palletforks is an awful company.

I don't have an opinion on your chosen mule.

 

[5030]

Palletforks is an awful company.

I don't have an opinion on your chosen mule.

While I have no opinion of 'Pallet Forks' either, if they are as poor as you state, in this economy, they wont be in business very long I suspect. The ones I own (I have 2 sets of them are ATI (Attachment Technologies) out of eastern PA and well established ( they are located adjacent to New Holland bailer plant) and sell through dealers but sell online as well. Quality stuff fair pricing (not cheap but quality stuff isn't cheap last time I checked) and nice to deal with. I not only run their SSQA adapters on my M9's but 2 sets of the pallet forks as well.

 

[Torvy]

They are a Chinese importer who used Titan Equipment's name to get a foothold. They set up their office in Tennessee to further the grift. That's why the actual manufacturer changed their name to Ironcraft. Palletforks was hurting their reputation.

 

[5030]

They are a Chinese importer who used Titan Equipment's name to get a foothold. They set up their office in Tennessee to further the grift. That's why the actual manufacturer changed their name to Ironcraft. Palletforks was hurting their reputation.

Sounds very shady to me.

 

[2manyrocks]

I'd like to figure out an adapter to go from my PT1445 to SSQA. The PT attachment plate is $400 plus shipping. It's 1/2" plate with two notches bent into a lip at the bottom with a welded retaining lip at the top of the plate which measures 12 1/8 tall x 23 wide compared to the SSQA dimensions of 16 tall x 48 wide. The TBN members who've fabricated adapters seem to be of the opinion that the PT plate has to be tilted at an angle to work with SSQA attachments.

Power Trac's attachment plate seems to be unique in that the latching arms are hydraulically actuated from the operator's station where most every SSQA latch I've seen has been manual.

Part of me thinks I should just fabricate another PT plate and weld it directly onto the bucket or grapple instead of fiddling with an SSQA latch plate?

 

[m5040]

If you look at my picture of the adapter (like the one on sale) I bought years ago, you will see the angle of the PT plate to the SSQA. I think it was 30 deg, but you must check it. I got it from a PT bucket, on level ground, and the angle they had for the quick attach.
The good part about once you make the adapter is that you will be able to purchase readily available-mass marketed attachments AND on the used market for even less. Then if you are done or don't need/like,, there is more of a market to resell. That is also depending on how many other PT owners are near you with the same machine to buy factory attachments if you need to sell. The PT attachment will fit better and are correctly proportioned to the machine. I mix and match all kinds of stuff that isn't available through PT.

 

[PowerTracManiac]

M5040: Appreciate u posting this big time and the photo on page 1 of this thread. I am starting the adapter plate journey for the 2nd time.
2many rocks: I did what you are talking about by attaching a PT plate directly to a fork attachment a few years ago. I thought I was done with the attachments I needed and now I am realizing that was a rookie mistake on my part. I am now wanting other attachments and can't use the adapter plate that I bought previously for any other new attachments I want since it is welded on the fork attachment.
I am now buying the 3 pt to SSQA adapter mentioned above and another PT1460 plate to make the PT to SSQA adapter plate I should have made the first time around. Seems the SSQA stuff is dropping in price and there are very good deals to be had on used SSQA attachments.

 

[2manyrocks]

I'd like to see your PT to SSQA adapter when you get it done.

Been too hot to work on it, but I bought a 3pt receiver hitch adapter that I'm going to modify to use to move some logs with. I'm going to try making a PT plate to weld on it and save my factory plate for a SSQA adapter later.

 

[Hay Dude]

I would heavily suggest Worksaver brand. Built in USA. Twice the price, but 10 times the quality.

 

[2manyrocks]

I change front implements so infrequently that I'd be okay with some kind of SSQA adapter that bolted in place instead of relying on the normal lever adapters. Haven't seen such a thing.

I've even thought it would be simpler to just fabricate PT style plates for the few implements I will be changing out mostly on a seasonal basis.