545c quick attach

[barkingfish]

I have, new to me , a 545c tractor loader. I bought some forks that slip into hooks on top of the bucket. These things are super rugged but there are two issues. 1.) you cannot see them when loading, 2.) more importantly they put the load way too far out and compromise lift efficiency and safety. We load a lot of stone on palletts. Does any one know of quick attach system or model number that will fit this machine. I really like this tractor and have gooten just about everything working. SOme of the wires have been cut over the years, expected, but I have chased them home. Thanks in advance, Greg

 

[jgbanshee]

I have a Ford 545D that I added a quick attach to the front loader. I got mine from Horst Welding. I was debating on getting the skid steer style or the Euro style mount because of the lift capacity. I ended up getting the Euro style. Now that I have a skid steer I kind of wish I bought the SS mount. The Euro style moved the bucket an inch or two, if that, out farther.

 

[barkingfish]

thanksmuch I will gooogle horst welding. I am wanting to get the skid steer so that I can use my other attachments, thanks, G

 

[RickB]

I put a Horst QA device on my Ford 735 loader. The exact same one would probably be the one to fit your 545C. I'm very happy, and it was quite a bit less than an ATI QA device, which could be another choice. Mine is a Skid Steer style coupler.