Asking for a friend. He has a JD compact tractor and wants to buy my neighbors grapple that's SSQA.
Anyone have a recommendation for a brand?
Anyone have a recommendation for a brand?
He probably doesn't want to spend orange money. Lol. Seriously though- Kubota makes a JD to SSQA plate? My Google fu fails me there.I’d recommend Kubota
Not that I am aware of…I was being a wise acre since I have owned 3 kubotas and all 3 can pick up an SSQA grapple.He probably doesn't want to spend orange money. Lol. Seriously though- Kubota makes a JD to SSQA plate? My Google fu fails me there.
It was the "Kubota" SSQA for JD I could not find. I didn't get the sarcasm.John Deere Quick Attach to SSQA Adapter
Shop John Deere Quick-Attach to SSQA Adapter for Sub-Compact & Compact Tractorshomesteadimplements.com
JDQA To SSQA Adapter Kit by Worksaver
Convert your compact tractor's John Deere Quick Attach loader to a Skid Steer Quick Attach. JDQA to SSQA Conversion Kit. Shipping included!www.goodworkstractors.com
There are probably more than those. I have none as I have no need, so no direct experience. The above are just examples.
Speaking of Google, “John Deere quick attach to SSQA adapter” brings up quite a few results which are on point.
No sarcasm intended. I could be wrong but I don’t believe Kubota/Landpride has a conversion plate in their lineup.It was the "Kubota" SSQA for JD I could not find. I didn't get the sarcasm.
I know many come up on the Google. It's recommendations I was looking for. Real world experience from those that may have one. Homestead has a good reputation so that is one I'll have him look at.
I'll point him at Good Works as well. Thank you!N
No sarcasm intended. I could be wrong but I don’t believe Kubota/Landpride has a conversion plate in their lineup.
I do agree if I was looking for one I would try to avoid palletforks.com solely based on reputation rather than direct experience. Homestead does have a good reputation. For a second option, the Good Works Tractor model may be worth a look. Regardless, I suspect you and your friend will be looking at some sort of aftermarket type supplier to source this unless you/he want to fabricate something custom.
The JD system, IMO, is a good system. It just creates problems sharing implements across multiple machines if not all JD. My brother and I have a similar issue with being able to share 3 point implements between my Kubota and his two JD’s but can’t share loader mounted implements. We recently ran across that as we were discussing potentially sharing the cost of a LaneShark type thing, as we already do with some seldom used, but necessary, 3 point implements, and realized one of us would have the added cost of a converter plate. As we looked into the cost of converter plates we quickly saw, regardless whether you convert SSQA to JD or JD to SSQA, it both cuts into your loader capacity and the converter plates are much more costly than we expected. For now, we’re leaning more toward buying one unit and trailering it and the tractor it fits on between properties once a year or so.
Hopefully someone here has one and can provide the real world hands on experience you’re looking for.