Adapting Kubota quick change to SSQA on pallet forks

[Tallahassee Kubota Man]

For you fab wizards out there, I've got pallet forks that were made for the Kubota quick change on my 2001 L3010. With my new M5140 I've got the SSQA system. I'm selling the older tractor and most of the attachments for it, but would like to keep and use the old forks as a new set would be $600 + (?) and I can't justify that cost for no more than I use them.

Would it be worth making some sort of connectors so I can use it on the new tractor? I know some great fab folks, but would like you guys opinion on whether it might be worth it.

Many Thanks!

 

[aeblank]

Usually one buys a $125 ssqa plate and just weld it on. Perhaps cutting off protrusions so the plate mount is logical.

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[North Idaho Wolfman]

I'll second that!
Cut off the mounts on it now and weld on the SSQA plate.
Much better option than any adapter because it will keep it closer.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Aren't the Kubota QA ones worth at least $600? So buying a new SSQA set would be $0 spent in the end. Seems easier and maybe cheaper than modifying them to be SSQA compatible.

 

[Tallahassee Kubota Man]

Thanks for the replies. Is this the plate you are talking about? http://www.ruralking.com/atv-utv/winches/winch-mounts/skid-steer-plate-solid.html

Kennyd, not sure what it would cost to sell and buy another but would guess $300 or so.

 

[aeblank]

Is this the plate you are talking about? http://www.ruralking.com/atv-utv/winches/winch-mounts/skid-steer-plate-solid.html

Yup.

Kennyd, not sure what it would cost to sell and buy another but would guess $300 or so.

That's certainly an option. By the time you buy a plate, ship it, get it welded, pain it up, etc. you're in for a couple hundred anyway. My dealer sells a set of Walco 42" tine forks (SSQA naturally) for $540. I see used forks on CL all the time for more than that.

 

[Tallahassee Kubota Man]

I found a plate on Amazon (from Titan Distributors) for $144 shipped. They're 5/16" plate and 3/8" top bar. Will take a look at the forks tomorrow to see what needs to be cut to weld it on. I'm guessing the forks are between 300-400 lbs so are pretty heavy duty. I'd like to keep them.
Thanks guys!