Alternative Price to QA

[Siesta Sundance]

I have a 1983 Kuboter L305DT with loader L 1720.

Looking for a bit cheaper price than the QA-CA7 @$1700+ that some websites show.

Is there a universal QA that I could possibly use with a good welder friend of mine? I just can't see spending $1700 on a QA for such an older Kuboter.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

I'm thinking just cut the bucket, and weld on an universal QA.

Then plate the bucket and then add an universal QA plate.

 

[cthomas]

Would this work?

VEVOR Skid Steer Attachment 3/8in Skid Steer Quick Attach Plate 85LBS Skidsteer Attachment 18.5" Height Quick Attach Skid Steer Attachments for Buckets, Plows, Forks | VEVOR US

Heavy-duty VEVOR skid steer attachment made with grade 50 structural steel, compatible with various vehicles, perfect for buckets, plows, and forks.

www.vevor.com

or this?

https://www.amazon.com/JMTAAT-Universal-Conversion-Adapter-Bobtach/dp/B082D4B7J1/ref=asc_df_B082D4B7J1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1414020646076691520&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019279&hvtargid=pla-873258302857&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=92049667857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1414020646076691520&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019279&hvtargid=pla-873258302857

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Would this work?

VEVOR Skid Steer Attachment 3/8in Skid Steer Quick Attach Plate 85LBS Skidsteer Attachment 18.5" Height Quick Attach Skid Steer Attachments for Buckets, Plows, Forks | VEVOR US

Heavy-duty VEVOR skid steer attachment made with grade 50 structural steel, compatible with various vehicles, perfect for buckets, plows, and forks.

www.vevor.com

or this?

https://www.amazon.com/JMTAAT-Universal-Conversion-Adapter-Bobtach/dp/B082D4B7J1/ref=asc_df_B082D4B7J1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1414020646076691520&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019279&hvtargid=pla-873258302857&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=92049667857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1414020646076691520&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019279&hvtargid=pla-873258302857

Those plates are junk, I bought that set way back for my first loader build on my b7100 and they are even too light weight for it.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

This is one universal that would work.
I don't like them because they are real bulky.

https://www.amazon.com/JMTAAT-Universal-Conversion-Adapter-Bobtach/dp/B082D4B7J1/ref=asc_df_B082D4B7J1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12282724353309756059&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029659&hvtargid=pla-873258302857&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=92049667857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=417002724443&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12282724353309756059&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029659&hvtargid=pla-873258302857

 

[cthomas]

That is good to know as I thinking about building a 3point SSQA adapter. Thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

They would work for that because you support them differently.
Like this:

https://www.palletforks.com/tractors/3-point/adapters-and-mounting-plates/3-point-to-universal-quick-tach-adapter-skid-steer-tractor/136210.html

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Kubota M1820, M1880A and Others- Loader Quick Attach

Quick Attach converts Kubota M1820, M1830, and many other M model loaders to use skid steer-compatible attachments.

asktractormike.com

yikes..$1700 but a ''welder /fab guy ' could make nice one, I bodged one from 6 years ago. Buying the premade 'clamps' would be money well spent.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Those plates are junk, I bought that set way back for my first loader build on my b7100 and they are even too light weight for it.

The one for $1700 is also bulky.


QA-CA7 is the model, made by a few different manufacturers.

All the same, different color...Case, Ford, Kubota
front loader 1720

I don't think Kubota actually made this loader back in the day, I think Kubota sourced then from case/ford. Loader was made Meri'ca and tractor in Japan.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

That is good to know as I thinking about building a 3point SSQA adapter. Thanks

What attachments would you be using on the rear?

 

[cthomas]

I have top and tilt so I could use the bucket to get gravel while using the grapple(gravel being used as a ballast. Or grab the pallet forks and my homemade IBC container to throw firewood in while using the grapple. I try to keep the old logging trails open for the neighbors that deer hunt and nature hike. The firewood I just drop in the community pile for fires outside. Also I would consider a bigger bucket as the 3 point can lift more, so when fixing driveway having 2 buckets of gravel instead of only one. As the LX2610 doesn't have a great road speed.

 

[evantwheeler]

I have a 1983 Kuboter L305DT with loader L 1720.

Looking for a bit cheaper price than the QA-CA7 @$1700+ that some websites show.

Is there a universal QA that I could possibly use with a good welder friend of mine? I just can't see spending $1700 on a QA for such an older Kuboter.

Following along with this thread, I'm looking to do the same with a new to me L305DT with L1720 loader.

Right now, I think this is the best way to go (cut out the back of the bucket and weld to quick attach brackets and put a new plate and receiver on the bucket itself)

One thing I would like to accomplish while doing this conversion is modifying the bucket pivots so it will tilt 5-10 degrees further back, I feel like the bucket BARELY tilts back far enough to hold a full bucket scoop. When you have such a small bucket, you want to move as much as possible per trip!

 

[fried1765]

Those plates are junk, I bought that set way back for my first loader build on my b7100 and they are even too light weight for it.

They even look like light weight (formed sheet metal?) junk in the picture.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Following along with this thread, I'm looking to do the same with a new to me L305DT with L1720 loader.

Right now, I think this is the best way to go (cut out the back of the bucket and weld to quick attach brackets and put a new plate and receiver on the bucket itself)

One thing I would like to accomplish while doing this conversion is modifying the bucket pivots so it will tilt 5-10 degrees further back, I feel like the bucket BARELY tilts back far enough to hold a full bucket scoop. When you have such a small bucket, you want to move as much as possible per trip!

Will you send a few pictures of your steering wheel and instrument panel.

And the start handle(mine is missing) been using a cresant wrench.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Following along with this thread, I'm looking to do the same with a new to me L305DT with L1720 loader.

Right now, I think this is the best way to go (cut out the back of the bucket and weld to quick attach brackets and put a new plate and receiver on the bucket itself)

One thing I would like to accomplish while doing this conversion is modifying the bucket pivots so it will tilt 5-10 degrees further back, I feel like the bucket BARELY tilts back far enough to hold a full bucket scoop. When you have such a small bucket, you want to move as much as possible per trip!

You don't cut the back of the bucket out, you use a weld on plate.

And for the tilt angle, you just change the distance of the tilt cylinder points.
Caution, that sometimes will have a real adverse effect on dump angle.