PT to Universal adapter?

wasabi · Nov 10, 2005

I'm sure this has been discussed, but I can't seem to find the thread. Is there a company offering an aftermarket PT quick attach / universal quick attach adapter for a reasonable buck?...or are we better off to just make one.

MossRoad · Nov 11, 2005

To use bobcat attachments?

Charlie_Iliff · Nov 11, 2005

I don't think anyone is selling one all finished. However, it's not too hard to put a PT plate on a universal adapter intended for CUT front end loaders.
ATI and others sell those.
I had one done by Steve Fisher, a prototype builder that Hans Luginbuhl (Bubenberg) works with in PA. Fortunately for me, Steve spent a while fitting, running the PT lift up and down and head scratching before he did the cutting and welding. It fits and doesn't interfere with anything.

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KentT · Nov 11, 2005

The problem with using skidsteer attachments on a PT is simply their weight. Most of them weigh 50% or more of the T-8 series PT's lift capability. With a larger PT, it's not quite as much an issue, but it's still limiting...

Some skidsteer grapple buckets/root rakes can weigh 700 lbs, for example...

Some other attachments are far heavier!

toolz_not_toyz · Nov 11, 2005

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The problem with using skidsteer attachments on a PT is simply their weight. Most of them weigh 50% or more of the T-8 series PT's lift capability. )</font>

You might think grafting additional lifting power on the PT would fix this problem, but then you must also consider that a skid steer also weighs a whole lot more than a PT. So there's no easy fix.

keeney · Nov 15, 2005

The "fix" is to make an adapter for the mini-loader implements that would fit the Bobcat MT-55, foir example, not the full-sized skidloader stuff.

Does anybody know if the Bobcat mini-loader attachments use the same plate as the Dingo attachments?

I also now see that Ditch Witch is making mini-loader tool carriers as well, and they claim to be Dingo compatible.

- Rick

wasabi · Nov 16, 2005

I was considering using it to attach bobcat attachments such as a root/rock grapple, but have decided to go ahead and have a PT quick attach put on the grapple instead. Since I have most implements I will ever need, I don't see a high likelihood of needing to search out bobcat stuff going forward...

Sabi