Loader Add a cutting edge or not?

[LS2025King]

Hi I just got a XJ2025h and was wondering if i should get an aftermarket cutting edge to add on to the loader bucket? I have heard that it keeps bucket from getting the smiley face and adds significant life to bucket. I stretched to buy the tractor so i dont want to be replacing a bucket anytime soon. Any suggestions/comments?

 

[CurlyDave]

I added one to mine immediately, and I am glad that I did.

It certainly reduces smiley face a lot, and if you allow the front lip of the bucket to bend significantly, putting one on can be a lot harder than if you do it while the bucket is new and straight.

 

[oosik]

I put a tooth bar on my bucket as soon as I got the tractor. Never had problems with smiley faces - the tooth bar helps loosen soil during shallow digs and helps break up clods when back dragging to smooth/level areas. Besides it makes the bucket look "real mean" when I'm out working with the tractor at the end of the driveway where it meets the county road. Anything to help some of the "wild child" drivers slow down.

 

[Egon]

The bucket has a different life with a heftier cutting edge, skid shoes underneath and the leading edge of the bucket reinforced with cutting edge.

Cutting edge comes in different size's so make sure you go heavier and leave about an inch extended at each end. Makes for better cutting/catching stuff like roots or garage doors.

 

[Looking4new]

I put a tooth bar on mine. What a difference moving gravel and even hard packed snow.!

 

[rkidd]

I highly recommend installing one on your bucket. It really strengthens the bucket to keep away from the smiley face. I did mine after the first year on my B2650 to keep the bucket in good shape as I do all of my snowplowing with it. It is best to do it before it gets too bad. The other plus is if you wear out the new cutting edge, you can just spin it 180 degrees and use the other side.

 

[Coyote machine]

Yes to edge; will save from damage to the factory edge, and strengthens the bucket due to added rigidity.

 

[LS2025King]

Does anybody have a good brand/place for me to start my search?

 

[CADplans]

Does anybody have a good brand/place for me to start my search?

Either DIY,, or there are many tooth bars,,,
I used a CAT skidsteer bucket bolt-in toothbar.
It dramatically strengthened my bucket.

 

[npalen]

I would recommend the Piranha tooth bar. It gives additional strength in addition to increased "bite".
BXpanded Piranha Toothbar

 

[rkidd]

Does anybody have a good brand/place for me to start my search?

What I did was to go to my Kubota dealer and order one for a bigger tractor as they did not make one for my 60 inch bucket, then after I drilled the holes and bolted it on I cut it off to fit.

 

[charlton289]

I checked with my local Cat dealer sometimes they have take offs and they just replace and the old one is still good on one side. And they just give away instead of wasting time to take to scrap yards. I would also check with rental places like united rental or Sunbelt rentals they might have one also

 

[oosik]

My tooth bar is made by Rankin and I ordered it thru the local Kubota dealer. Price - $395. You might also try the county or state highway maintenance departments - their used/discarded cutting edges would have plenty of use remaining as a bucket cutting edge.

 

[Egon]

Cutting edge is generic. You can order by the foot in a size you want. Make sure it's at least 1/2 in. For good results.

Farm equipment dealers, steel supply places should be able to order what you want.

 

[bfisherman11]

I went with the piranha. Have not used it much but it looks like a heavy duty product.

Bill

 

[ehinson]

I went with the piranha. Have not used it much but it looks like a heavy duty product.

Bill

Bill, what loader is on your 3033H and what size did you order for it?

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

I went with the piranha. Have not used it much but it looks like a heavy duty product.

Bill

I have one on my BX25. If you are going to dig dirt, it's pretty much a necessity. If you are just moving light stuff like mulch, probably not needed.

 

[ovrszd]

The bucket has a different life with a heftier cutting edge, skid shoes underneath and the leading edge of the bucket reinforced with cutting edge.

Cutting edge comes in different size's so make sure you go heavier and leave about an inch extended at each end. Makes for better cutting/catching stuff like roots or garage doors.

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