05/14/2026
NEW Video uploaded!
In today's video at Mr. Florida Garage, I'm taking on another major shop project: converting my Montana tractor's front-end loader to a universal Skid Steer Quick Attach system. This will allow me to attach any universal skid steer attachment to the front of my Montana tractor. This is a total game changer for anyone who wants to use buckets, forks, or grapples or any other universal skid steer attachment without the headache of old-school pin-on attachments.
I’ll walk you through the full fabrication process, from the initial measurements and cutting to the final welds and fitment. If you've been thinking about upgrading your tractor, this is the video for you.
00:00 Intro
02:10 Taking the bucket off the tractor
02:40 Discussing the measurements and fabrication needed to install the tractor to skid steer quick connect adapter
05:10 Taking off the old quick connect linkage and parts off the tractor
05:20 Cutting off and grinding the old mounts off the tractors front end loader
08:05 Dry fitting the new skid steer quick attach conversion assembly
12:38 Welding on the new skid steer quick attach to the tractor
22:05 Priming the newly installed skid steer quick attach
23:02 Discussing the fabrication that is needed to install a skid steer adapter plate to the existing bucket on the tractor
24:02 Starting to grind and cut off the old mounting flanges on the tractor's existing bucket so it can be used with the skid steer quick attach
31:05 Dry fitting and measuring the skid steer adapter plate
33:58 Welding the skid steer adapter plate to the back of the tractor bucket
39:25 Welding the tractor bucket with a Lincoln AC225 stick welder
43:20 Having problems welding with the Lincoln AC225 stick welder
44:50 Back to using the Harbor Freight Titanium 125 flux core mig welder to finish the welding on the bucket
49:40 Testing out the skid steer quick attach
50:10 Cleaning the bucket up getting it ready for paint
51:20 Painting the bucket Rustoleum Black
52:50 Outro and final thoughts
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In today's video at Mr. Florida Garage, I'm taking on another major shop project: converting my Montana tractor's front-end loader to a universal Skid Steer ...
