Quick attatch from ATI

HCJtractor · Jun 13, 2011

i have the ATI quick skid steer compatible QA for my 03 Kubota that was necessary to hook up to my new grapple. It works ok. I have had a little trouble with the sliding pin mechanism that locks the implement in place. It is a little fragile. It holds just fine but tends to get deformed and requires hammering, banging, cursing to release it when the time comes to change the front implement. The design for the tubular housing that the pin slides in is poor, as it tends to get deformed which binds the pin. I have to ream it out occasionally to free up the pin. So it works, but just not as well as it should, and takes some tinkering to keep it functioning. On the other hand, I don't know of what other option I had. Some day, I am going to get fed up and modify it to strengthen it, but for now, I just keep my hammer handy when I change implements, and hope no neighbors hear me banging and cussing.

godaddy · Jun 13, 2011

Thanks HCJ! That's exactly what I am wanting 2 do also. If u can post a couple of pics that would be nice. If not, still that was the feedback I am wanting to hear. Anyone else make something like that? Thanks!

HCJtractor · Jun 13, 2011

I can take some pictures this weekend. THe QA works fine, so don't let my negative post prevent you from buying one. I don't change it often, as my grapple is my main FEL tool, so it's not a big deal. It is just frustrating to have to hammer the pin out sometimes when it should just slide. I bought a 1" (or maybe 11/8"??) drill bit to ream out the sleeve when it gets deformed and won't let the pin slide. So I have to do this occasionally, but it still works fine, just a PITA to have to do this. If I changed out implements more often, I would spend a little time with my welder modifying it.