3pt SSQA adapter?

[Fallon]

Has anybody seen an adapter to mount SSQA implements on a 3pt?

My L3200 will lift almost 2000 lbs on the 3pt & realistically about half that on the loader, so I figure why not throw the pallet forks on the back.
Even with the quick hitch pushing things further back it should be a lot more stable & capacity than the loader. I should be able to fill up the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermediate_bulk_container]275 gallon IBC tote[/URL] more (but still not all the way) to go water some of the trees. The top & tilt kit might even make it easier to pick up on uneven ground.

Looking to see if there are any cheap prefab ones around, or if this might finally be my excuse to get a plasma cutter and build my own.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

We offer a couple. They're pretty expensive!

ATI 3pt to Quick Attach Adapter

Bradco 3pt to Universal Adapter

 

[ishiboo]

The ATI one makes the most sense as it has pins. For that kind of money though I would just go buy some 3 point pallet forks and be done with it, there are few advantages to a SSQA attachment on the 3-point. With the money saved you could also buy some nice running gear and mount several 275 gallon totes on it, and move them full without straining your 3-point.

 

[Fallon]

Ya, a 2000lbs rated carry-all or 3pt forks seems to be under $400, maybe even $300.

Ouch, those 3pt to SSQA adapters are insane. I was expecting maybe double or maybe triple the price of a cheap quick hitch, not 6 times the price.

 

[ishiboo]

I occasionally see fork lift masts on Craigslist which have been converted to 3-point as well, I swear the last one was $300. Works off a single remote. That'd be a pretty cool setup Do realize though forklifts have steel load rated bars over the operator, your tractor does not… so be careful not to dump anything on you.

 

[C4Ranch]

Good grief, I don't see why the cost is so much. Can't imagine more than $100 in materials or so....

 

[ishiboo]

Good grief, I don't see why the cost is so much. Can't imagine more than $100 in materials or so....

You probably haven't bought new steel in a while or had a bunch of steel laser cut/bent/etc. Plus on the ATI the SSQA hardware is usually bought and not that cheap. I can see $500 easily but $1000 is a bit ridiculous.

 

[C4Ranch]

Bought over 200' of tubing from major distributor down the road for <$300

 

[71bronco]

Bought over 200' of tubing from major distributor down the road for <$300

Now how are you going to make one of those with 200' of tubing?

Jeff