B7200 FEL to mini skidsteer quick attach modification

[dano7200]

And there must be demand/reason they now make regular Ssqa for a full size skid to a mini skid adapter. Its to use mini skid attachment on a full size skid. Go figure, why is that if you can get every attachment u need for a full size skid?

 

[dano7200]

Like this one. The price is laughable. To me

 

[dano7200]

Got the bottom bracket off ready for powerwash. Ordered miniskid plate for measuring and future project.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Heres what im starting with. Got the loader off the gear drive 7200. And the under mount almost off. The loader is going on the hst 7200.
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hmm, is that an A-C G hiding in there, without it's covers on ??

 

[dano7200]

Yes it is. Ive had it long time. It was my grandpas. Same farm

 

[dano7200]

Powerwashed, scotch padded lotta tape and krylon gloss popsicle orange. Base bracket next.

 

[dano7200]

Got the loader done and all the tape off. The krylon "old kubota orange" i tried first. Still just a hair to much red in it. The popsicle orange may be a hair light but i think it matches my original faded paint better or good enough.

 

[dano7200]

Got the loader on. Found out the b7200 gear 4wd the FEL bottom middle bracket will not work on the b7200 HST 4wd. But i can get the mower brackets that were on it to work with a little modification. Got to hook up the hydraulics too.

can start on the mini skid attachments now.

 

[dano7200]

Found a 4 in 1 48" new miniskid bucket for a good price. Looks like the perfect size for my 7200. Ive read a lot of comments on 4 in 1 buckets. People Love or hate them seems appropriate. Depends on what you are doing with them.
I have grapple and forks on a bigger unit already so wanted to try 4 in 1. Just a bit more money than a regular bucket.
Any thoughts on why i shouldnt use a 4 in 1 mini on a b7200?
Picking up some steel i need for the fab work today.
This bucket looks more heavy duty than the original beat up bucket i have. 900$ not a steal but im going with it.

im modifying full size skid attachments to fit miniskid plate. Wont b using those locking pins either.
Sorry more actual fab work pics coming. Hope this works lol

 

[dano7200]

Got the new full size skid plates. Will take all the hardware off. Cut one down to fit in mini skid plates already. u can see in the pic. May be able to use pin side too.
Got some brackets made up to the loader mounts. Drilled 12 holes total with 4 in the wrong location lol. 2 square tubing will be welded on and between. Then miniskid mounts welded on to these. Then all kinds of support pieces where needed.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Got the new full size skid plates. Will take all the hardware off. Cut one down to fit in mini skid plates already. u can see in the pic. May be able to use pin side too.
Got some brackets made up to the loader mounts. Drilled 12 holes total with 4 in the wrong location lol. 2 square tubing will be welded on and between. Then miniskid mounts welded on to these. Then all kinds of support pieces where needed.
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I'm jealous.

That looks like a fun project!

 

[dano7200]

Thanks, I'm excited! I think it's going to work great actually. hopefully. maybe... I'll see whats what when I try it out. I'm picking up my mini 4 in 1 bucket today. I'll put up some pics later today

 

[dano7200]

Picked up the 4 in 1 bucket. 310lbs makes the original 60" kubota bucket look like a tin can. Some may still be too big for this tractor. Fit very nicely in my mitsubishi outlander
Ill put it in front of loader later to see how it looks size wise and post a pic...

 

[dano7200]

Dont know if it could get much better than this size wise. Just pulled the tractor up to bucket to see how it looked.

 

[dano7200]

I I dont like it. these gotta move back. Just tacked on for now