LA524 Quick Attach? (SSQA)

[ShaunRH]

I think I might not be looking in the right places for this critter...

I got my L3200 with the LA524 loader on it. I've been looking to see if the part was in existence to make it into an SSQA loader. I don't mind changing bucket to SSQA to start as I figure if I got a lot of attachments, I'd just cut off the standard pins on the factory bucket and mod it to an SSQA one.

Anyone know of a Kubota part number to turn an LA524 into an SSQA loader?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

On that model Kubota called it a Quick Hitch????

 

[ShaunRH]

Maybe THAT's why I'm having issues finding it! Thanks NIWolfman, as always, you rock.

However, both those parts are for the LA514 and the LA 555, I'm wondering if the LA524 can handle them... That "New for OLD>>, OLD for New<<" is confusing to me but maybe it's obvious to someone else?

I think that would be New for OLDer model? So I get the one for the LA555?

 

[ShaunRH]

Looks like it's $530 bucks before shipping... I'll have to get richer quicker before I can handle that.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Do like I have done , and make your own.
You can buy the latches and plates for around $180 and with a little welding it's done.
Buy a stock attachment plate to use as a template to make it all line up.

 

[houser52]

I think I might not be looking in the right places for this critter...

I got my L3200 with the LA524 loader on it. I've been looking to see if the part was in existence to make it into an SSQA loader. I don't mind changing bucket to SSQA to start as I figure if I got a lot of attachments, I'd just cut off the standard pins on the factory bucket and mod it to an SSQA one.

Anyone know of a Kubota part number to turn an LA524 into an SSQA loader?

I was in the same boat as you when I wanted to convert my L3600 to SSQA. Because it wasn't offered for my tractor, I ended up going with a Kubota SSQA that fits another model of loader. The dimensions were close enough that it worked out great just by adding a few washers to fill in space at the pins.

I ordered it from a local Kubota dealer for $431 and it fits/works great.

 

[ShaunRH]

Do like I have done , and make your own.
You can buy the latches and plates for around $180 and with a little welding it's done.
Buy a stock attachment plate to use as a template to make it all line up.

Yeah, I liked your build as well. May I ask where you got the latches and plates again?

 

[ShaunRH]

I was in the same boat as you when I wanted to convert my L3600 to SSQA. Because it wasn't offered for my tractor, I ended up going with a Kubota SSQA that fits another model of loader. The dimensions were close enough that it worked out great just by adding a few washers to fill in space at the pins.

I ordered it from a local Kubota dealer for $431 and it fits/works great.

That is a nice unit Houser52... it certainly is for being $100 cheaper. Do you have any torqueing problems with just that pipe for a cross member?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Here is one option:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301452118445?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And on your comment of it just being a pipe for the cross member, 90% of them are made that way, I prefer to use a rectangle tube when I build them, but that's just me.

 

[ShaunRH]

Here is one option:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301452118445?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And on your comment of it just being a pipe for the cross member, 90% of them are made that way, I prefer to use a rectangle tube when I build them, but that's just me.

Thank you kind sir. Don't know why I didn't think of ebay, I practically live on that site. I was so focused on Kubota factory stuff...

They have a kit there for $240 that has the cut square tube but you still have to weld it... boy is that a rip off. $70 just for a little heavy gauge square tube...sheesh.

Okay, you have me convinced. That is the route I'm going. I don't think my mig will cut it on the welds, time to fire up Mr. Stick Welder... or get some TIG practice in...

Then I'll have to back mod my bucket for SSQA... I guess I'll have to buy that first SSQA attachment to force me to make the change! (or maybe convince my wife!)