Has anyone tried the BXpanded quick-on bucket hooks on a Kioti KL 401 Loader bucket? I was thiniking I might want these vs welding some on my DK 40SE HST.
Quick-On Bucket Hooks
Quick-On Bucket Hooks
Loader Quick-on buckets hooks on Kl401 loader
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Same here. I have one hook in line with each bucket cylinder. A great addition I use very often by running a chain between the two hooks to even out the stress and attach a load to the center of the chain. This is a must have addition for me.
oldpilgrim
Elite Member
I've got Ken's bolt ons too. Great product.
No backing plates for me. Didn't think my lift capacity made it necessary.
No backing plates for me. Didn't think my lift capacity made it necessary.
kennyd
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I'm a little late to the party guys, but thanks for all the positive feedback!
davrow
Veteran Member
Kenny's website FAQs say not to use bolt-on hooks with double wall loaders. I 'believe' the top front edge on the KL130 loader on my CK27 is channel. I assumed this is what he meant, since it could compress when applying torque during the install..
Can the bolt-on hooks be used with a CK27 KL130 loader bucket? (pics Monday if needed)
Thanks.
Can the bolt-on hooks be used with a CK27 KL130 loader bucket? (pics Monday if needed)
Thanks.
kennyd
Advertiser
Pics would help Dave. I know some of the LS tractor buckets have thick heavy rectangular tube that runs across the top and guys have bolted hooks to that without a problem. The disclaimer is really for some buckets that have two thin (like 10 gauge) material making up the roof of the bucket.
As always, user discretion is advised
As always, user discretion is advised
oldpilgrim
Elite Member
I can't tell you about the ck27 for sure, but my brother has the hooks on his ck20. He just put them behind the cross channel. No issues with his.
davrow
Veteran Member
Well, I promised pics Monday - but of course forgot all about it once I got out to the property! :laughing: Will try to remember next time I'm out there.
And oldpilgrim, that just might be the answer, too. Thanks.
And oldpilgrim, that just might be the answer, too. Thanks.
davrow
Veteran Member
And now it is Thursday and I finally have one. Took more, but they all look about the same!
The top of the bucket folds over a 3"x2" channel (square tube). Over the front and then about 1/2" around under the bottom of the channel.
I'll be emailing Kenny, too, but for any others interested my question is whether I can run a bolt all the way through the channel for bolt-on hooks.
kennyd
Advertiser
Davrow, I think your fine with the bolt on hooks, the top of that bucket looks quite substantial.
davrow
Veteran Member
Just FYI everybody - ordered a pair of Kenny's bolt-on hooks today. Update in a couple weeks after install.
Update in a couple weeks after install.
kennyd
Advertiser
Just FYI everybody - ordered a pair of Kenny's bolt-on hooks today.
Thanks davrow :thumbsup:
drjay9051
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Ordered Ken's bolt on hooks.Delivered 2 days later.
Great service. Answered all my questions.
Installed this morning. Took all of 30 minutes.
These hooks along with the 20 ft chain available at Lowes made my Dk40 a workhorse.
Took down 3 large pine trees that had to go.
After that the hooks and chain turned a half days work into an hour or so.
Don't know how I got by without them.
I was close to getting a grapple but saw this thread, checked out Ken's page and I am one happy tractor guy !
Great service. Answered all my questions.
Installed this morning. Took all of 30 minutes.
These hooks along with the 20 ft chain available at Lowes made my Dk40 a workhorse.
Took down 3 large pine trees that had to go.
After that the hooks and chain turned a half days work into an hour or so.
Don't know how I got by without them.
I was close to getting a grapple but saw this thread, checked out Ken's page and I am one happy tractor guy !
kennyd
Advertiser
Thank drjay, I appreciate the endorsement.
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