Bolt on hooks install for Kioti bucket

[davrow]

So I bought the hooks from KennyD in 2014, but the Kioti bucket has a square tube along the front for added strength. Some LS buckets have this too. Which means I need 3 1/2 inch bolts instead of the 1 1/2 inch bolts provided. And I finally remembered I needed them WHILE I WAS AT THE STORE! (hey, are you laughing?) :laughing:

Here are all the parts for 1 hook, including the new longer bolts:

Being as it is mounting through a tube, there could be some concern over deformation when torqueing the bolts. But check that wall thickness in the drilled hole... two layers on top of the bucket, though only 1 layer on the bottom.

After drilling the holes all the way through the tube I used a bigger bit to remove burrs:

Then checking for correct fit (nothing tightened yet):

In the above pic you can see how the bucket wraps around the tube, below you can see that the wraparound is only about a half inch on the underside. I set my hooks back from the bucket edge to avoid any uneven surfaces for the washers.

Front of bucket is at top of photo, bolts go through just the tube itself, set back from the overlap:

Now I just need to find something to chain down!

Last, some gratuitous advertising 'cause I'm pleased with the results:

David

 

[kennyd]

Nice install David :thumbsup:

 

[JonnyRed]

Nice looking install. I bought the hydraulic pressure tester and weld on hooks from Ken a few weeks back and will be welding the hooks on shortly.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Dave, first thing that comes to mind to use those hooks for would be when you are unloading all those different implements that you need to get. :thumbsup:

We should get together and make a list for ourselves. Save on shipping and all that.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I've bought 6 of Ken's bolt on. 3 are on my bucket, one one each of my bh buckets and I put one on my brother's kioti bucket. I just bought a ssqa fork setup so I might need 2 more!

great product, ken !

 

[kennyd]

I've bought 6 of Ken's bolt on. 3 are on my bucket, one one each of my bh buckets and I put one on my brother's kioti bucket. I just bought a ssqa fork setup so I might need 2 more!

great product, ken !

Thanks for the repeat business!

 

[Everhard]

Nice work! I was lazy, I bolted my hooks behind that square tube, didn't want to buy longer bolts as I had the shorter ones plus the extra labour! Lol. Note I used a spare set of hooks that came off the front of my Jeep. Wish I could get KennyD stuff up here but the Canadian dollar doesn't make it cost effective.

E.

 

[N2DFire]

And I finally remembered I needed them WHILE I WAS AT THE STORE! (hey, are you laughing?) :laughing:

Not a bit - I have that same problem - A LOT

Being as it is mounting through a tube, there could be some concern over deformation when torqueing the bolts. But check that wall thickness in the drilled hole... two layers on top of the bucket, though only 1 layer on the bottom.

I had kinda always wondered about that. Dad ended up welding ours to the inner lip of the bucket but I don't think we'll ever have to worry about creasing / bending that box now.

Very nice write-up.

 

[Omega Woods]

I've been thinking about getting some of Ken's hooks for my Branson but I'm a little concerned about the configuration of the top of the bucket. The top of the bucket is formed by two pieces of steel, but they're not parallel. If I drilled through them both, I'd need some kind of shim or angled spacer to get the force distributed evenly between the two faces.

Instead of doing that, I can just mount the hooks about three inches down on the back of the bucket. It's just one thickness of steel there. Other than scratching up the top of my bucket with the chain, is there any reason I shouldn't do this?

I've looked at a lot of pictures of these things but can't find an example of anyone doing what I'm proposing which is why I'm asking.

Thanks!

 

[kennyd]

Can you post some pictures of your Branson bucket please?

 

[Omega Woods]

Can you post some pictures of your Branson bucket please?

I can try!


As you can see, the top of the bucket is rolled forward from the back.

Looking at the front edge

And the top of the bucket. I'm thinking welding them here might be the answer...

The top of the side...

This is underneath all of what is shown above. Flat piece welded in to cover the cavity left by the fold. Not parallel with the top lip.

Another shot from "in" the bucket looking up at the top. Different angle.

Same area, showing the welds holding the cover plate on...

This is the back of the bucket. You can just barely see where the welds are on the picture from inside. They are about 3.5 inches down. If I drilled below here, I could mount some bolt on hooks, but man, they'd be way, way down the back of the bucket!

No caption needed.

 

[kennyd]

Yes, I agree that bolting is not a good option for this style bucket, but welding on the top or the side if you prefer would be perfect.
Thank you so much for the great pictures :thumbsup:

 

[Omega Woods]

Yes, I agree that bolting is not a good option for this style bucket, but welding on the top or the side if you prefer would be perfect.
Thank you so much for the great pictures :thumbsup:

Ordered some hooks and clevis mounts from Ken's yesterday. They're already in the mail!

Thanks, Ken, I'll send some photos when I get them welded on.

 

[RickJames60]

I really appreciate this thread. I got my bolt on hooks and backer plates for my Kioti. Kinda wish I’d have gotten the clevis mounts but I like how it turned out. I used a step bit from harbor freight and it worked great. had to go slightly oversized on the holes to allow for alignment between the two plates of the bucket.

 

[kennyd]

Looks good Rick
We sell the Clevis' without the hardware fo just that reason should you want to add them later.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Bumping an ancient thread is perfectly acceptable, so long as it's done to bolster Ken's pride.

Seriously though, Kenny deserves all the praise he gets for his various wares; I can't say I've ever heard a bad word about BOH products.

 

[kennyd]

Thanks @tacticalturnip , I think anyway

 

[tacticalturnip]

Thanks @tacticalturnip , I think anyway

Well, if it says anything, you've collected plenty of my money.

 

[1savoy]

I really appreciate this thread. I got my bolt on hooks and backer plates for my Kioti. Kinda wish I’d have gotten the clevis mounts but I like how it turned out. I used a step bit from harbor freight and it worked great. had to go slightly oversized on the holes to allow for alignment between the two plates of the bucket.

Hey Rick,

I know this thread is older. The hooks look great. I want to order some of the hooks to ship to my dad that just bought a CK2610SE cab model. Does your bucket have the space between the top of the bucket and the support structure welded in? If so did you just run longer bolts?

Thanks,
Russ

 

[Tinhack]

I didn't get the "Kenny" brand. Mine came as a pair and powder coated with a backing plate. I didn't have perfect spot to mount mine, so I mounted it to the back side of the bucket near the SSQA lift support. Since my bucket is a conversion, the SSQA plate is thicker than the bucket material. I've been pulling fence posts with it easily.