Newbie (perhaps stupid) question.

[gregfender]

I keep hearing folks talk about a skid steer front on a tractor...what does that mean? I know all about skid steering in regards to bobcat style equipment and tracked equipment, but when someone says skid steer regarding tractors, I just smile and nod...

Is this referring to steering with brakes or anything like that?

 

[vaskeet]

They are saying that it has a skid steer type quick attachment setup on the frount of the loader Randy

 

[gregfender]

thanks...that makes a lot more sense...I should have figured quick attach was more or less the same thing as a skid steer front.

 

[jdonovan]

thanks...that makes a lot more sense...I should have figured quick attach was more or less the same thing as a skid steer front.

Some brands have their own QA system, which is _NOT_ a skid steer QA.

If you want a SS QA make sure you get a SS QA.

 

[bigbull338]

on my quick tach loader i just pull 2 levers up,then back up an the forks or bucket come off.an just pull up straight an hook them back up an drop the levers.

 

[dlmpsy]

Much more convenient than lining up bolt holes, streching & straining to lift the implement up while somebody helps, etc. Pull two levers, tilt FEL, back-up and it's unhooked....

 

[Don87]

Some brands have their own QA system, which is _NOT_ a skid steer QA.If you want a SS QA make sure you get a SS QA.

Ditto, watch what you buy, and ask questions, that's your best defense.

 

[flusher]

I keep hearing folks talk about a skid steer front on a tractor...what does that mean? I know all about skid steering in regards to bobcat style equipment and tracked equipment, but when someone says skid steer regarding tractors, I just smile and nod...

Is this referring to steering with brakes or anything like that?

Here's the skid steer FEL attachment on my 2008 Mahindra 5525



It attaches to the arms of the ML250 FEL that carries a 6-ft wide bucket. Cost: about $1K.

This attachment conforms to the standard dimensions for skid steer QAs. That's a standard skid steer bracket welded to the back of the bucket.

A few years ago I welded up a hay bale squeeze for the 5525. I bought a standard skid steer bracket off eBay and welded it to the squeeze frame.