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Heavy-Duty Weld-On Adapter Plates for Tractor Loaders, Backhoes, Wheel Loaders & Compact Construction Equipment
Expand your equipment's attachment compatibility withBradco Blank Adapter Plates for Tractor Loaders and Backhoes. Designed for equipment owners, contractors, fabrication shops, and construction professionals, these heavy-duty adapter plates provide a practical solution for converting compatible attachments to manufacturer-specific OEM loader mounting systems.
Bradco blank adapter plates are available for selectedCaterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Volvo, Komatsu, Wacker, and Zettelmeyer loader and backhoe models, allowing operators to modify existing attachments or build custom equipment mounting solutions.
Whether you're converting a loader bucket, fabricating a custom attachment, replacing a damaged mounting plate, or adapting equipment to an OEM quick coupler, Bradco offers blank adapter plate configurations for a variety of loader and backhoe applications.
Convert compatible attachments to your machine's OEM mounting system without replacing the entire attachment.
OEM Hitch Compatibility: Available for selected Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Volvo, Komatsu, Wacker, and Zettelmeyer equipment.
Blank Weld-On Adapter Design: Provides a mounting solution for converting compatible existing attachments to OEM loader hitch configurations.
Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Designed for demanding construction, landscaping, agricultural, and material handling applications.
Attachment Conversion: Ideal for modifying loader buckets, material handling implements, and specialty attachments.
Quick Coupler Applications: Available for selected OEM quick attach and quick coupler mounting systems.
Multiple Adapter Configurations: Choose from different mounting styles designed for specific equipment models.
Cost-Effective Equipment Conversion: Helps reduce the expense of replacing usable attachments.
Custom Fabrication: Suitable for professional equipment fabricators building or modifying compatible loader attachments.
Many tractor loaders, backhoes, and compact wheel loaders use manufacturer-specific mounting systems that prevent attachments from being transferred directly between different machines.
TheBradco Blank OEM Adapter Plate provides a conversion component for attaching compatible implements to the appropriate machine hitch or quick coupler.
These adapters are especially useful when an existing bucket or attachment is still in good working condition but does not have the correct mounting system for the machine.
Common applications include:
Tractor loader bucket conversions
Backhoe loader attachment mounting
Compact wheel loader attachment conversions
Replacement of damaged OEM mounting brackets
Custom material handling attachments
Agricultural loader attachment modifications
Construction equipment fabrication
Specialty loader implement conversions
By installing the appropriate Bradco adapter plate, equipment owners can expand attachment compatibility and get more use from their existing equipment.
The Bradco CAT IT28 Blank Adapter Plate is designed for compatible Caterpillar IT28 loader mounting applications.
Ideal for modifying existing attachments or fabricating custom loader implements that require the appropriate Caterpillar mounting configuration.
Shipping Weight: 250 LB
Designed for compatible JCB 210S and 212S tractor loader and backhoe applications, this blank adapter plate provides a mounting solution for attachment conversions and custom fabrication.
Shipping Weight: 250 LB
The Bradco JCB Q-Fit Blank Adapter Plate is designed for compatible JCB equipment using the Q-Fit quick coupler mounting system.
This adapter allows equipment fabricators to modify compatible implements for JCB Q-Fit applications.
Shipping Weight: 250 LB
Designed for compatible JCB 214, 215, and 217 machines equipped with the specified Q-Fit mounting configuration.
This heavy-duty adapter plate is intended for demanding loader attachment conversion applications.
Shipping Weight: 300 LB
The Bradco #13107 blank adapter plate is listed for compatible JCB 406, Volvo L25, and Zettelmeyer ZL402 mounting applications.
Shipping Weight: 184 LB
The Bradco #12068 Blank Adapter Plate supports the listed OEM hitch applications for selected compact wheel loaders.
Compatible equipment listings include:
JCB 407 / 409 BZ
Zettelmeyer ZL602
Komatsu WA75 / WA85 / WA95
John Deere 244J / 304J
Volvo L30 / L35 / ZL602
This adapter provides a mounting solution for compatible loader attachments and custom equipment fabrication.
Shipping Weight: 400 LB
The Bradco #12072 Blank Adapter Plate is listed for selected JCB wheel loaders and Volvo loaders equipped with the specified HT coupler configuration.
Applicable equipment includes:
JCB 411 / 416 / 426 / 436
Volvo L40–L120 with HT Coupler
Listed ISO 23727 mounting configuration
Shipping Weight: 400 LB
The Bradco Wacker WL50 Blank Adapter Plate is designed for compatible Wacker WL50 loader mounting applications.
Ideal for attachment modifications and custom loader equipment fabrication.
Shipping Weight: 94 LB
Instead of replacing a usable bucket or attachment, a Bradco blank adapter plate can provide a mounting solution for converting the implement to a compatible OEM hitch system.
A properly selected adapter plate can help equipment owners continue using attachments that remain in good working condition.
Bradco offers adapter configurations for a variety of loader manufacturers, helping contractors and equipment owners address mounting compatibility requirements.
Blank adapter plates provide equipment fabricators with a starting point for creating custom loader and backhoe attachment mounting systems.
When an attachment's original mounting system is damaged or incompatible, a properly selected replacement adapter plate may offer a practical repair solution.
Bradco blank adapter plates are intended for properly engineered attachment conversions.
Correct plate positioning, weld quality, structural reinforcement, and attachment geometry are critical for safe equipment operation.
Before installation, verify the following:
Exact machine model and production year
OEM quick coupler or hitch configuration
Attachment weight and operating requirements
Proper mounting plate alignment
Structural condition of the attachment
Machine lifting capacity and load center
Required welding and reinforcement procedures
Professional installation by a qualified equipment fabricator is recommended.
An adapter plate does not increase the machine's rated lifting capacity or the attachment's structural capacity.
Convert existing attachments and expand equipment compatibility withBradco Blank Adapter Plates for Tractor Loaders, Backhoes, and Compact Wheel Loaders.
Available for selected Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Volvo, Komatsu, Wacker, and Zettelmeyer equipment, these heavy-duty adapter plates provide mounting solutions for professional equipment fabrication and attachment conversions.
Langefels Equipment Co. supplies construction equipment attachments, OEM hitch adapters, quick coupler mounting plates, and equipment accessories to contractors, farmers, landscapers, and equipment owners nationwide.
Call LEC at 513-777-6666 for product availability and OEM hitch compatibility assistance.
| Equipment / OEM Hitch Compatibility | Part Number | Shipping Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar IT28 | 12246 | 250 LB |
| JCB 210S / 212S | 12067 | 250 LB |
| JCB Q-Fit | 12076 | 250 LB |
| JCB 214 / 215 / 217 Q-Fit – Heavy Duty | 12325 | 300 LB |
| JCB 406 / Volvo L25 / Zettelmeyer ZL402 | 13107 | 184 LB |
| JCB 407 / 409 BZ, Zettelmeyer ZL602, Komatsu WA75 / WA85 / WA95, John Deere 244J / 304J, Volvo L30 / L35 / ZL602 | 12068 | 400 LB |
| JCB 411 / 416 / 426 / 436, Volvo L40–L120 with HT Coupler, ISO 23727 | 12072 | 400 LB |
| Wacker WL50 | 117106 | 94 LB |
Verify exact OEM hitch configuration, machine model, and production year before ordering.
A blank adapter plate is a mounting component used to convert or fabricate compatible loader attachments for a specific machine's OEM quick attach or coupler system.
Yes. Many compatible loader buckets can be converted using the appropriate OEM adapter plate. The bucket's construction, mounting geometry, and machine operating requirements must be evaluated before modification.
Yes. Bradco offers blank adapter plates for selected JCB models, including the 210S, 212S, 214, 215, 217, 406, 407, 409, 411, 416, 426, and 436, depending on the hitch configuration.
Yes. The Bradco #12068 adapter is listed for compatible John Deere 244J and 304J mounting applications.
Yes. Bradco lists adapter configurations for selected Volvo loader models, including the L25, L30, L35, and L40–L120 models with the specified coupler configuration.
A JCB Q-Fit adapter plate is designed to provide a mounting interface for compatible JCB equipment equipped with a Q-Fit quick coupler system.
These adapter plates are intended for appropriate attachment fabrication and conversion applications. Welding should be performed by a qualified professional using proper alignment and structural procedures.
Identify your machine manufacturer, model, production year, existing coupler style, and the attachment you want to convert. Match those details to the appropriate Bradco adapter part number before ordering.
"A good solution when you've got a perfectly good attachment that doesn't fit your loader."
If you've got a loader bucket or attachment that's still in good condition but has the wrong mounting system, a Bradco Blank Adapter Plate may be the way to go.
Instead of replacing a perfectly good attachment, you can have a qualified fabricator install the correct adapter plate and get that equipment back to work.
I especially like these adapters for equipment dealers, contractors, and rental companies that handle several brands of loaders.
The most important thing is making sure you get the correct hitch configuration. Just because two machines are the same brand doesn't mean they use the same coupler.
– Big Dave, LEC