Building an Inexpensive SSQA Remote Control for My Tractor - Part 1 (

[@subixbarbarasson6052]

I love your open minded, "kan do" approach. It is reassuring and inspiring to my own abstrakt pursuits. Right man, stay good. 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@keithworker8556]

Excellent job this is a must do on my kioti this winter

[@joshguard9834]

Excellent, I’ll be doing this build on my LX2610. I’m looking forward to part 2.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Josh! Good luck on yours!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning martin. That is a pretty creative idea! Nice - looking forward to seeing the next episode. Cheers!

[@DIYMyWay]

Good morning Gord! Thank you! Hope to see you on Part 2. Thanks for stopping by!

[@davidmartin303]

I have been anxiously waiting for this video from your teasers. Can't wait to see part two !

[@_B_K_]

Guy uses a benchtop power supply he built in high school back in the previous century.... legend.

[@DIYMyWay]

Legendary indeed! Hadn’t thought about it being from the previous century but it sure is. So am I, for that matter. Thanks for stopping by!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

That a great addition to your tractor Martin 👍🏻, see you on the next one 👍🏻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Luc!

[@CliffsideStables]

Martin this should be one of your highest viewed videos! THANKS, Tim in northern TN

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tim! I hope you are right!

[@FromSteelToWood]

That calculation from the diameter of the washer being 1 inch and 3/8, divide both by two, 1/2 inch and 3/16 inch, also known as 11/16" (lol!). I use that trick all the time, it's nice when you know it! Enlarging a hole in a washer is best done using a step drill. It does a perfectly round hole and does the deburring at the same time! Well done sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Joe! Great minds think alike. LOL! None of my step drill bits had the right step size for a snug fit on an M12 bolt so I used one from my jobber drill bit set. Thanks for watching!

[@danielrapoza8468]

Wow Martin, Great concept and execution with very fine details. Thank you for sharing. Very much looking forward to part 2. Dan I would also love to see how you would do a Hydraulic thumb for your backhoe...

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Daniel! I have been thinking about adding a hydraulic thumb to my backhoe, so you may get your wish one day.

[@tomahawkjo8574]

How is this holding up? I am going to be doing this to my tractor and hoping you are liking it now that it has been a few years.

[@DIYMyWay]

It’s still going strong. Since the linear actuator was only about $40 I bought a spare, but it’s still in the box. The original one has been working flawlessly. Thanks for watching!

[@tomahawkjo8574]

That is awesome and thank you for the response. One of the many things i like about your videos are how thorough you are. Definitely gives me the confidence to do the job.

[@markcole6475]

I ordered the cylinder ram from Amazon…..I have the exact same loader. Saved me a lot of time calculating what I would need! It’ll be a good next spring job. Too late this year to start a project like that! My tractor sits a lot in storage through the winter! Great video! ….I’ve seen hydraulic options but those are pricey!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mark! If your not going to do the project until spring, I recommend you at least test the actuator to make sure it works and that it can open your SSQA. If not you can still return it. Next spring it will be way past the return window. Part 2 will have important info you’ll need for the project. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@Stinker337]

@@DIYMyWay Thanks for this awesome information. I've ordered 3 of the 4 items you listed in the description and was delivered this morning. I'm going to use the corrugated tubing that I already have. I can't hardly wait until part 2 because all that I need to know is the pipe length and the inline fuse size. I just Love all of your content. Thanks!!! PS. I have all of the parts to build your tool for adding ballast to the tires.👍

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Well done Martin. Good tutorial as always. Looking forward to seeing part two. Later

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mech!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, You are an OUTSTANDING Genius 😇👍👌Like you sence of humor SQA OUpssy SSQA 👍😇🤣 Sir you can put a rubber cover on the top for better weather protections 😇👌👍Can't wait to see you part 2 Sir Cheers 👍👌😇🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Dave! Yes, I certainly had trouble saying SSQA that day! 🤣 I’ve been thinking about some sort of cover for it. Thanks for watching!

[@RB-tt9go]

Awesome video Martin, Very well documented and amazing detail. That operates beautifully. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks again for all your detailed videos. A BIG THUMBS UP.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, R B!

[@brucemccolley5887]

Thank you for another good DIY project. This will greatly help transitioning between FEL implements, especially in bad weather. Well done…

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Bruce!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great job!! Looking forward to part two!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, David! See you in Part 2!

[@jimkasianides5676]

can't wait for part 2 , you did an awesome job.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Jim!

[@whatcanilearnhere9158]

nice! this vid settles it for me, all my stuff is getting converted to quick attach, i even have actuators laying around

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it helped push you in the right direction! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@Ziptietechnician]

Doing this to my b2601 for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@justadbeer]

😁I'm retiring in January and can already see one of my first projects! - Great job!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! And congrats on your retirement! I was able to retire in early 2018 at the ripe old age of 57 and I love it. Good luck on your SSQA project!

[@samengler539]

Great job Martin. I ordered the linear actuator and switch. Great idea. We should work on getting your mechanical thumb hydraulic. I couldn’t use my thumb mechanical after having it hydraulic! Keep up the great work.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Sam! Yeah, I’ve been considering hydraulifying my backhoe thumb. That’s a project for another day. Thanks for watching!

[@waynederby4684]

Your a smart man Martin. Excellent examples. Maybe I can set one up on my cab 6060..

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the kind words, Wayne! Good luck with your SSQA!

[@donutman3089]

Love all the wisdom you share with us, sir! Looking forward the the finished build in the next video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, sir!

[@francoislaplante3184]

Wow that’s really a great idea,good job 👍

[@stevenherrick8289]

that is the coolest thing i have seen in a long time can't wait to build one for my bx23

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! It’s still working great and I still LOVE it. Big time saver since I frequently change between bucket and forks. Thanks for watching!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Definitely going to do this!!! So tired of jumping on and off the tractor

[@DIYMyWay]

I absolutely love it, use it all the time and it’s still working great!

[@mattcanfield6384]

Excellent job should be a standard option on all ssqa loaders

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Matt! I agree.

[@martyb3783]

Looking Good! I cant wait to see part 2!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Marty!

[@AgentBignose]

Very nice! Inspiring and very clearly presented!

[@racoming1035]

That's cool. I think I have everything to do this but the actuator and switch.

[@DIYMyWay]

Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@racoming1035]

Completed. Installed on a BX23s. The shaft on the actuator is adjustable. You can thread it in and out about 1 inch to fit perfectly.

[@davehoward2791]

Man that is just too cool. Great job, Martin! 👍👍👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dan!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Enjoyed the video, Martin. I'm liking the actuator. I am tired of jumping in & out of the cab to attach/detach the SSQA lockdown levers. For now, I'm stuck with manually doing this until I decide to do as you and Mech have done to eliminate my constant off & on cab movement. Heck, that energy could be used for something much more constructive (like drinking a brewski or two...smile). See you in Part 2. Don 👍🏽🤠 11/12/22

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Don! Perhaps you should heed the wisdom of Nike and “just do it”. You’ll be glad you did, especially with a cab tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@nevadabadger7925]

Greetings from Reno, Nevada.. Great video production.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nice project Martin and this will be a game changer for the SQQA. I like it. Take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Thanks! This has been a fun one and I’m really enjoying the convenience of it. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@DIYMyWay I bet you are. And if it lessens the number of times you have to get on and off the tractor it has to be good eh!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Really good video Martin! You make things like this project look so easy. lol Looking forward to part 2. Have a good week! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, John! Well, it wasn’t has hard as I thought it might be. Thanks for watching!

[@exCanadian]

So cool Martin!

[@jaasx]

Great idea. I'll have to do this as well on the TYM. I think it will be simpler to use a spherical bearing rod end vs the plates you made. But nice work and thanks for the inspiration.

[@MannistoCay]

Excellent project! Waiting for part 2! Keep up the awesome work.🌴

[@danclas5983]

I just found your channel today when I was looking for a carry all design, which by the way I really like and plan to use your plans. This remote ssqa remote is one of the coolest ideas I've seen. Too bad I only have a bucket and a grapple right now and have to get off to unhook the third function hydraulics anyway. By the way I subbed and I really like your ideas.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dan! Glad you like the carryall design and the SSQA remote control. Just a bucket and a grapple? Sounds like you need some pallet forks. They are SO useful to have. The SSQA remote control has been on my mind for a good while, and I finally got around to making it. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@danclas5983]

@@DIYMyWay Pallet forks are next on the list as I'm planning on incorporating IBC totes into my firewood program. Now back to binge watching your videos. Thanks.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@DIYMyWay]

Hello from the United States, Hollandduck! You may want to watch Part 2 for the rest of the story. Thanks for watching!

[@hollandduck79]

@@DIYMyWay i just did after part 1

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Brilliant idea! I may have to try this.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Paul! I’m really enjoying the convenience of it.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Great job Martin 😁👍Looks like a great project to add to my list. Thanks for the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Mitch! Yeah, you could do this one with yours eyes closed. Thanks for watching!

[@MJADoingStuff]

@@DIYMyWay 🫣😂👍

[@alancummings5651]

Excellent idea

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@NYTROeast]

I know you still have part 2 coming up. I've been thinking about doing something like this but putting a pin set up on one side incase the system fails and so I can just pull a pin to unhook the cylinder until I can fix it I've been also trying to figure out a way to put some kind of protection for the cylinder incase something comes over the bucket

[@DIYMyWay]

There are removable pins on both ends of the actuator for that reason along with an electrical that can be undone at the actuator. All covered in Part 2. Thanks for watching!

[@NYTROeast]

Is it ok to share this video along with part 2?

[@dpeterson2934]

Would there be any damage to the actuator if the SSQA failed to engage into the hole?

[@DIYMyWay]

Possibly, especially with a $43 actuator. More expensive ones would probably do better in a stall situation. However I have found that as along as I always curl the implement up fully before operating the actuator, the pins always fully engage the holes. Thanks for watching!

[@tractorman4461]

Awesome adaption Martin !! I'm totally impressed with your thought process during the build. I can see this as a viable accessory to any SQA.....no, dammit....SSQA !! LOL Btw, you do fractions kinda like me. (-; Two thumbs up for an excellent idea and implementation my friend.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Wendell! Yes, I had a speech impediment when I recorded that intro. LOL Yep, that’s fractions made easy. Thanks for watching!

[@tractorman4461]

@@DIYMyWay hahahahaha....yessir. My brain gets twisted on occasion too...LOL

[@chuckreed2677]

Thanks for the video, I want to do this to my Kioti CK4010. I'm kinda waiting for part 2 to see if you have anymore insight before I start mine. Is it still working good?

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes it’s still working good, but then again I haven’t used a bunch of times yet. You should definitely wait for Part 2 before starting. Thanks for watching!

[@chuckreed2677]

@@DIYMyWay OK but I'm chomping at the bit to get started so please hurry part 2.

[@ronlicari5403]

Is it still holding up? I was going to order the actuator unless you have a different one to use, Putting on my Yanmar YT235

[@DIYMyWay]

Yep, still working perfectly and I use it frequently. If it breaks, I’ll just get another one. Thanks for watching!

[@DixieNormous1]

Enjoyed your video. It's the only one on KZbin like it.. on my bobcat skid loader the difference between open and closed is 6 1/4 in.. Should I go with a 6 in or 8-in actuator? Thank you How has your cheaper one from Amazon been working?

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Go with the 6” for sure so the built in limit switches stop it in time. Make sure you get an actuator strong enough to operate the mechanism. Since yours requires a shorter stroke you might go with a 330lb actuator which will move slightly slower but since it’s only traveling 6” it shouldn’t be a problem. Mine is still going strong and I use it fairly frequently. Good luck!

[@DixieNormous1]

@@DIYMyWay Thank You for the help! I was going with the progressive automations 400 lb on Amazon, I'll buy the 6-in.

[@DIYMyWay]

Sounds like a good choice. If you leave your skid steer out in the weather, the actuator needs to be fully weather proof.

[@DixieNormous1]

@@DIYMyWay I leave it parked inside year round ,this one is one of the higher end models I seen online and Amazon just happens to sell that brand.

[@jimkasianides5676]

do you think this would work on a Kubota lx 2610 with the LA 535 loader if the measurements would be close to how you measured it and I found close to the same actuator

[@DIYMyWay]

It might. Some loaders of smaller compact tractors have extra bulkhead plates that may get in the way. They might require cutting a little bit of metal off the bulkheads to get line of sight between the pivot bolts. I wouldn’t recommend doing that until the warranty on the loader has expired.

[@jimkasianides5676]

@@DIYMyWay what tractor and loader did you do this project on? just wondering

[@joshguard9834]

Jim, I have the lx2610 with 535, I’ll be doing this build.

[@jimkasianides5676]

@@joshguard9834 my thoughts exactly sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

@Jim Kasianides That is explicitly covered in this video.

[@edwinlikeshistractor8521]

WOW!!

[@dunner8125]

How would this work with grapples?

[@DIYMyWay]

I don't have a grapple so I don't know for sure, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Thanks for watching!

[@joshguard9834]

It would work the same. The only difference is that you’ll still have to get off the tractor the couple/uncouple the 3rd function hydraulics

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

My loader is LA854 for my Kubota. SSQA 2226 models "should" be the same dimensions.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes, I think it should be. Thanks for watching!

[@DUHOVED_FOR_RELAX]

*꧁ Primeira aula 😱🤩 ꧂*

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you!

[@lonniechartrand]

SSQA, SSQA, SSQA.........!!! lol

[@locklucky2971]

I want

[@DIYMyWay]

Can’t have mine!