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1953ACWD 
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 Topic: Quick Attach Adapter - A-C 400 Loader
Posted: 05 Aug 2021 at 7:48am |
We're thinking about adding a Q/A adapter to my Allis-Chalmers 400 loader (mounted on an Allis-Chalmers 5050) and wondering if there are any issues in doing this that we ought to know about before making the investment?
Also, any suggestions as to make or type we ought to buy? Any help or insight appreciated. Thanks.
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1953 WD - Grandpop bought new, sold to neighbor in 1965, I bought back in 2001, restored 2021; 1974 175 Gas; 1980 5050 Diesel, w/400 Loader
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victoryallis
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Posted: 05 Aug 2021 at 8:52am |
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I got one on my 460 loader on a 6080 the geometry is off and it doesn’t allow it it tip forward far enough to dump well.
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Joe(TX)
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Posted: 05 Aug 2021 at 11:52am |
Are you talking about on that hooks on the pins of the existing bucket or a skid steer type? The pin type will move the bucket out several inches. It won't change the geometry other than that. We have one on a MF tractor, and it works well. Skid steer will need a different bucket or cutting off the existing brackets and welding on skid steer plate.
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DiyDave
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Posted: 05 Aug 2021 at 6:49pm |
Cut one offa a junkyard modern tractor, you know one that has been hit by landscapers lightning. You will find that on an old wheel tractor, the attachments do not work in as small of places, as the same attachment, on a skid steer loader. And for powered attachments, you'll have to add a pricey hyd pump, to power them... 
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1953ACWD
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021 at 8:23pm |
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It sounds like the Q/A adapter that hooks on the loader arms pins would be the one for me. I really wouldn't want to cut off the end of the loader arms and then weld on a Q/A adapter. Any suggestions who makes a pin-on style Q/A adapter that would fit on my A-C 400 loader? Any negatives to this set up vs. the weld-on Q/A adapter?
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AC720Man
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021 at 9:16pm |
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Ive been looking at a loader for a 160 tractor, its missing the bucket so I started looking at Q/A skid steer attachment. It uses pins to connect to the loader and cylinders. So I’m not understanding why you would want to buy something that requires butchering your loader. Once you do that, it would be hard to go back unless you have a good welder. Quite pricey, $1,400 plus the cost of finding a bucket. Pretty soon your $2k in to it. Not sure I’m willing to spend that kind of cash for a 50 year old loader in my case. I’m still up in the air but I will go that route before I butcher the loader. Just my opinion.
Edited by AC720Man - 06 Aug 2021 at 9:27pm
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021 at 9:23pm |
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I have a Q/A on my Mahindra and it works really well so that’s the reason I feel so strong about the pin type. I can go from bucket the forks in a matter of seconds and it dumps the bucket full tilt.
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021 at 9:35pm |
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Go to ask tractor mike...select Allis Chalmers and your loader type.
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1953ACWD
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Posted: 06 Aug 2021 at 10:23pm |
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I misunderstood a prior posting. I understand what your suggesting now. Thank you.
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1953 WD - Grandpop bought new, sold to neighbor in 1965, I bought back in 2001, restored 2021; 1974 175 Gas; 1980 5050 Diesel, w/400 Loader
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