Building an Inexpensive SSQA Remote Control - Part 2 (

[@ricksandyfox]

This is brilliant! At 70, I enjoy jumping on and off the tractor less each day. I may jump into this project myself when my own voice-activated SSQA remote no longer works! (He's 8 now, and in a few years, I may become the remote while he is in the seat!)

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Rick! Your voice-activated SSQA remote is what’s brilliant! LOL!

[@watershedoverlook]

This has been a GREAT project to follow along with Martin. What a great idea, design and execution. Really excellent work!!! 👍😎👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Chris! Much appreciated!

[@D70340]

Wow, GREAT videos! You are one of the best on youtube without a doubt. THANK YOU so much for sharing your DIY SSQA MOD, this is EXCELLENT! My problem with it is, you cost me money every time i watch one of your videos, lol. 🤔😊👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from one Retired OldMan to another. 😁 Always happy to help you spend your retirement nest egg! Thanks for watching!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Brilliant mod and fab, Martin! Great idea to use the braided fuel line as conduit. Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Ed! Actually, my wife suggested the braided fuel line. I was explaining what I was looking for and she happened to have her iPad in her lap and did a quick search on Amazon then showed me the fuel line and asked if that would work. Turns out it was the perfect combination of protection and flexibility I was looking for. Yep, she’s a keeper!

[@PapaRug.58]

Great video and now I want one for my old tractor have the ssqa already

[@terryk3118]

I like that nice clean installation.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Terry!

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Totally agree, overkill is better than underkill! If u have the opportunity, over engineer now rather than repair later! Cheers from Nova Scotia :) Mark

[@DIYMyWay]

Great minds think alike, Mark! Thanks for watching!

[@lifeoftravel548]

Soo Really Nice and Really Beautiful! Stay Connected!😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗

[@lcee6592]

Awesome project! I get tired of climbing on and of the tractor changing attachments. This is must do project! Thank you sir for sharing all the information on this power lever control. I will be smiling every time I flip the switch! 😊

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Me too. This project has been percolating in the back of my mind for a while and I’m glad I finally decided to do it.

[@MannistoCay]

Nicely done! Another project to look forward to doing.

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Outstanding solution very detailed instructions, Martin. I currently own four front implements changing them often. But, my near 75 YO knees aren't as "playful" as they use to be. This is now on my ToDo List! Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Dwayne! With four FEL implements, you need this more than I do! I just have the bucket and forks now, but I do see the potential for getting more. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!

[@jesse1247]

Elegant installation

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

That automatic center punch is the cats meow Martin.

[@DIYMyWay]

It sure is, Gary. It’s a Starret and I highly recommend it, but it’s not cheap. I got mine for about $35 a couple of years ago. Last I checked, they’re $43 now.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@DIYMyWay , the only thing that has gotten cheaper in the last 2 years is quality.

[@DIYMyWay]

@@tractortalkwithgary1271 Sad but true, Gary!

[@jasonjackson6055]

I noticed this very same thing. I need one of these in my life. I am a sucker for a good tool...

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

This is by far your best modification yet. Excellent work, Martin!!! Thanks for always making such great videos! Cheers!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you kindly! I admit I’m pleased with how well it works.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Very professional installation video Martin, works like a charm 👍🏻. Have a great week 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Luc! You too!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? This is a 'sweet' mod for sure. Being able to change implements without having to dismount is a game changer. Nice mod Martin. Nice install too. Take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Yes indeed it is. Thanks for watching and for your kind and encouraging words

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Well done Martin! Life on the tractor just got more easier. Later

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Mech! Looking forward to seeing your version!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Martin... You are handier than a pocket in a shirt! Full watch and a thumbs up!👍

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! Thanks Gary!

[@bigtoon8300]

Really great tutorial! Glad I found your channel, thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@danielperez-wu6qq]

that was genius, great job.

[@davidcharles3131]

Another professional project. Thank you for sharing.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you David!

[@donaldslate4195]

Check out Outback Wrap for some protection on hoses, wires.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

You a awesome job with the build and going over everything you would need to make your own. Thanks Martin! Have a good week! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, John! Hope you have a good week too!

[@craigmitchell9555]

This was a great project. I will probably do the same for my 525 FEL. Have you ever considered adapting a hydraulic cylinder to change the spacing on the front forks without having to leave the operators seat? The front hydraulic capability is easily attached the bucket control via a bolt on hydraulic block and is not expensive to add to the tractor. What do you think? I enjoy your projects, I have watched many of them. I like the way you explain how you do things "my way"....

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Craig! No, I don’t have to move the fork spacing often enough to justify such a project. I simply raise the FEL up and tilt the forks down a bit and positioning the forks is easy. So glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching!

[@markcole6475]

Great video! I ordered the actuator and rocker switch! Worth a try imo ….Even tho the quick attach system makes swapping equipment easy I still hate getting up and down from the tractor multiple times in the process… I keep my tractor in a garage also …out of the weather!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Mark! Good luck on your rendition of the project!

[@michaelmcclure1835]

My only suggestion is to use dielectric grease to all the connections even though you used the waterproof connectors. Just gives an added measure of corrosion protection.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . a nice mod . thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@DIYMyWay]

Hello again, Hollandduck! Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir Sir 👍😇You have install your SSQA Remote Control Very Well Sir 😇👍💪 Your electric bundle wiring are very well protected and also very well installed Sir 🧐👍 OUTSTANDING Sir and Have a Very Nice Week End Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Bonsoir Dave! Merci beaucoup! I hope you have a wonderful week too!

[@captalex9007]

Fantastic idea. Awesome execution on the build. Just wish I had a shop like yours 😂😂 .

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! You may be interested to know that it is still working perfectly.

[@captalex9007]

@@DIYMyWay Amazing!! Show's the quality of your work!!

[@scottyb4606]

Good video on a great job, Mr Martin. I just completed a similar modification on my forklift so I can ride in the manlift for various tasks. Keep up the good work

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Scotty!

[@davehoward2791]

Very, very cool Martin, and a professional, clean install as usual. You should patent this before someone else takes your idea and makes a mint and you get nothing. (Just a suggestion, lol.) One of your best videos yet and no doubt a lot of your viewers will be adding this useful and convenient upgrade to their machines. Thanks for the great content, have a blessed day! 👍😊

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for your encouraging words, Dave! Much appreciated!

[@ngiovas]

Well, I know what I will be working on next Spring 😀. Another fantastic video Martin. I really appreciate the time you put into each of your videos.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Nick! I appreciate your kind words because this video took a LOT of time editing to complete. Thanks for watching!

[@98_ksxj]

Maybe I missed it. But was there a reason you used the metal plate instead of connecting the conduit directly to the arms?

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes there is. You can’t drill a 1” hole in that small of a diameter conduit, even if it was crushed flat. Thanks for watching!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Very well put together Martin😁👍You’re video’s are great I always learn something watching you work. I think this project is one of the most convenient mod of all time!!! Thanks for the video. 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Mitch! Glad you liked it!

[@kblalock7934]

Great job!!

[@CCWbuilt]

What a great idea. I will definitely make this a reality on my new Bad Boy 4025 Tractor...along with several other great ideas you have on your channel. Thanks for taking such care to produce quality DIY videos. Always enjoy watching and learning.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Christian! Glad my videos are helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

[@lonniechartrand]

Thanks for taking the time to do this detailed and well explained video!

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re welcome, Lonnie!

[@martyb3783]

That is a very cool project Martin. Well done. I will add that one to my list. Currently I only have a bucket and have never removed it. I have my eye on a pallet fork in the future however. Great video as always!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Marty! Thank you kindly! Yes, definitely get a set of pallet forks. You’ll wonder how you ever got along with out them. Thanks for watching!

[@earlyriser8998]

fantastic video and great idea

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@glm777]

What a great idea and very comprehensive video. I love it all. This has jumped to the top of my list for tractor mods. Well Done!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you very much!

[@MannistoCay]

Nice work, starting to build mine today. Cheers 🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@theoriginalbubba1036]

Brilliant! Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Bubba! We did and I hope you and your family did too.

[@thecompetentman1]

I've been following this project closely. You definitely have inspired me to install an automatic release for my quick attach. I however have a set of third-function hydraulic ports on my loader with operating switches on my control stick. Going to try a hydraulic cylinder instead of the linear actuator. Wish me luck.

[@DIYMyWay]

You may want to consider sticking with electric with a switch on the dashboard because it seems it would be too easy to accidentally push one of the loader stick buttons and release the SSQA. Just a thought. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@z135210]

I'm definitely going to make this after I follow your LED light guide first! I have a l3901 and this is perfect!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you’re finding my videos helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@john25mm]

I just completed this on my Kubota MX5200. Pretty much everything is just as he described on his videos. I would make sure that you check your set up just to make sure that all the numbers are correct. On mine I had to make the small tube an extra 3/8" longer. The only thing I can think I'm going to change is using the big brother to the linear actuator from Amazon being the 8 Inch 8" Stroke Linear Actuator 12V Heavy Duty 3000N/660lbs IP65 Waterproof Electric Actuator 0.2"/s with Mounting Brackets for $60.99. For an extra $18 you get three times the strength. Does it need it probably not. The one he recommends does work as advertised but I'm that guy who watched to much Tim Allen in Home Improvement and like more power. Total time for the build to include the metal work taking my time was a little over ten hours. A good portion of that was making sure all of the wiring was routed near all of the factory wiring away from heat sources. I also made all of the connectors were either waterproof or as close to it as possible. As to cost I have right at $100 with everything from the actuator to the wiring, connectors, wire shielding/loom and all the other parts like the metal for the tabs and pipe. For the ease of use and time saving well worth the expense and time. A couple of recommendations I can make in its use is when you use it is to try and have the bucket/forks/whatever tilted slightly curled up to take the weight off of the pins. It seemed to make it easier to work. The other is like on mine when I had the factory bucket on it, I found the sweet spot where the locking pins go into their recess easily (if you've used a SSQA a bit you know that if it's off just a little one of the pins won't go in easily) I then painted a half inch reference line from the SSQA to the bucket so while sitting on the seat I can see it. I then put the forks on the SSQA and once it was in that sweet spot, I added the line from the SSQA now to the forks. If/when I have anything else to go on there, I will just add the line to the new equipment. Other than those little issues it works great, and I am glad I did this project. At sixty getting on and off the tractor a pain.

[@jjfore0921]

Any update on the actuator? Is it still working?

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes it is and it gets used pretty often. I’m sure keeping my tractor in and insulated humidity controlled shop helps its life expectancy. Thanks for watching!

[@RJScott]

How is the actuator holding up? Thanks for a great how to video.

[@DIYMyWay]

It’ still working perfectly. Bear in mind I don’t use it everyday. Two or three times a month AND my tractor is stored in my shop. I used it three days ago to switch to pallet forks. If you plan to use it a lot more or you keep your tractor outside, you’ll need to spend more that $42 to get a tougher actuator. Thanks for watching!

[@RJScott]

@@DIYMyWay I just got my Kioti CK2610 and the loader has a pin in the place where you have a bolt. I wish I could post a picture of it and get your thoughts.

[@jimmcknight3021]

When we got our Grand L a few months ago we just had the dealer add the hydraulic power ssqa. On our switch, it has to be held down in order to cycle through. It is actually two switches that have be pressed while it works. That's the only thing that don't like about it. However, it sure is nice not to have to get off the tractor and mess with the handles.

[@DIYMyWay]

Sounds nice, Jim. I imagine it was a pricey add on, but especially worth it if you have a cab tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmcknight3021]

@@DIYMyWay It is is pricey but it was a family purchase. A lot of money down and we were one the last customers at t h e dealer to get approved for true 0 percent financing for 84 months for the remainder what we financed.

[@DaveFisher-j3g]

Looks like I have a rainy day project for my Branson! Great videos!

[@DIYMyWay]

Good luck with your installation! Thanks for watching!

[@tbrenner2374]

Really nice job! I appreciate your attention to detail and thorough explanation - thank you 🙏

[@jamesweeks7942]

i followed along and bought the actuator. was wondering if you have had troubles with it as mine just burnt out. going for warranty, spoiled now

[@DIYMyWay]

Sorry to hear that James! Mine is still working fine so far, but for $43 I don’t expect it to last forever. Thanks for the visit!

[@MrPabco]

Sweet mod Martin. Thank you for all the documentation and explanations. Will get ready for a springtime run at this myself. As a retired electrician I'd be interested to know if that EMT can stand up to time, or if IMC might be a better choice. Cheers.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Paul! I don’t think the EMT is under much stress or strain and it stays out of the weather so I think it will hold up. Time will tell. Thanks for watching!

[@perkoflushcaps]

Could you add a link to the waterproof connectors you used?

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes, I can do that. You’ll also need the special crimping tool so I’ll add that link as well. Thanks for watching!

[@perkoflushcaps]

@@DIYMyWay perfect. Thank you for the excellent content.

[@DIYMyWay]

The links have been added.

[@tonymuha]

Awesome!

[@nicholasgendreau1297]

Awesome. Can you still do it manually if the actuator failed.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yes, I designed it so it can be quickly taken off if it fails and easily replaced.

[@klpittman1]

Very nice mod!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@brandonschudlich1497]

Hi there. So this has been in use long enough im assuming. How has it worked out for you? Have you made any changes to it?

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Brandon! It’s still working perfectly and I have not made any changes to it. It’s been SO convenient to be able to stay on the tractor to switch between bucket and forks. Thanks for watching!

[@DixieNormous1]

Well I have an update. I got mine working on my bobcat t450 took me a few hours today.... I ended up buying a 400 lb thrust unit on Amazon for $156.. take 6 seconds to open and 6 seconds to close...

[@DIYMyWay]

Eggcellent! Congrats! It spoils you quick. I’d never want to go back to manual operation.

[@DixieNormous1]

@@DIYMyWay me neither, Thanks for the video,yours is the best one available anywhere I looked.