Bolt on cutting edge and bolt on hooks

[scratchpad]

Before i got balls deep into jarring up the bucket i figure i better put a cutting edge on to protect it. Loader came with a 12 bolt pattern that was very difficult to find the exact one for this loader for a reasonable price. Couldve had one made however convenience got the best of me on this one. Went to Massey and they ordered the correct one through agco.

Next up, ordered some "Kens bolt on hooks" as theyll come in handy.

 

[RjCorazza]

I configured my bolt on hooks from Ken the same as you have done. You will find them very useful.

 

[big bubba]

nice job
had you considered a bolt on tooth bar instead of the cutting edge, or is your application more scraping than excavation?
my tooth bar has made a world of difference digging compared to the straight factory fel bucket edge.

 

[scratchpad]

nice job
had you considered a bolt on tooth bar instead of the cutting edge, or is your application more scraping than excavation?
my tooth bar has made a world of difference digging compared to the straight factory fel bucket edge.

The loader came with holes in it for a bolt on edge so I figured I’d utilize it.
I might still be able to bolt on a tooth bar if I find that I need it. How is back dragging with it work for you. If I need more serious cutting in the dirt I’ll rent a skid steer or larger piece of equipment.

 

[big bubba]

back dragging is fine esp in float position (w/ only a slight bucket angle), or i'll use the bucket heel
good work. now time to get some mud on those surfaces

 

[scratchpad]

back dragging is fine esp in float position (w/ only a slight bucket angle), or i'll use the bucket heel
good work. now time to get some mud on those surfaces

:thumbsup:

 

[kennyd]

Nice job!

 

[kthompson]

No idea what you will be digging but loaders even the big commercial ones are not designed to dig hard compact material. They really are made for loose material. Not saying you can not do it with a loader or fel. If you have a box blade with rippers on it try running them through before loading with fel. It may surprise people a fel frame can be bent. I know, been there and done that, not digging but lifting down tree. Do my digging with a blade or excavator.

 

[scratchpad]

No idea what you will be digging but loaders even the big commercial ones are not designed to dig hard compact material. They really are made for loose material. Not saying you can not do it with a loader or fel. If you have a box blade with rippers on it try running them through before loading with fel. It may surprise people a fel frame can be bent. I know, been there and done that, not digging but lifting down tree. Do my digging with a blade or excavator.

For sure. Right tool for the job. Dug out 22+ trees this weekend.

 

[scratchpad]

Nice job!

Used them for the first time today. Picked up my pallet forks from the freight terminal and what a perfect way to unload them from my truck.

 

[Notforhire]

Used them for the first time today. Picked up my pallet forks from the freight terminal and what a perfect way to unload them from my truck.

Not trying to nit pick here. Just thought I'd point something out.
After your cutting edge gets a little worn, it will develop a sharp kinda serrated edge. The tractor and load rocking side to side will create a sawing action and cut your ropes in about five seconds.
Using chain instead pretty much solves this problem.

Good move installing the hooks. I can't imagine having a bucket without them.
I've also welded a set of hooks at a 45 deg angle near the top of my fork frame. They come in handy if I need to drag a pallet back so I can get under it. They're also good for securing loads on the forks.

I no longer have these forks, but they have the hooks welded in the same general area as my present set.

 

[scratchpad]

Not trying to nit pick here. Just thought I'd point something out.
After your cutting edge gets a little worn, it will develop a sharp kinda serrated edge. The tractor and load rocking side to side will create a sawing action and cut your ropes in about five seconds.
Using chain instead pretty much solves this problem.

Good move installing the hooks. I can't imagine having a bucket without them.
I've also welded a set of hooks at a 45 deg angle near the top of my fork frame. They come in handy if I need to drag a pallet back so I can get under it. They're also good for securing loads on the forks.

I no longer have these forks, but they have the hooks welded in the same general area as my present set.

Good lookin out. :thumbsup: I had the bucket rolled enough to keep the cutting edge away from the rope. Ive got chains.

I like that setup you have with the welded hooks on the pallet forks. Gonna look into doing that. Thanks.

 

[FTG-05]

Good lookin out. :thumbsup: I had the bucket rolled enough to keep the cutting edge away from the rope. Ive got chains.

I like that setup you have with the welded hooks on the pallet forks. Gonna look into doing that. Thanks.

My version: I added D-rings to the sides and top of my Land Pride forks so I could more easily tie my deer shooting houses to my tractor forks when moving them and emplacing them.

 

[kenmbz]

Me, not being a good welder , bought Ken's bolt on hooks. Been very happy with them.
I bought a Piranha tooth bar, which let's me break through the diabase (iron rock) in my soil which stopped me cold with the straight edge.

 

[Notforhire]

Me, not being a good welder , bought Ken's bolt on hooks. Been very happy with them.
I bought a Piranha tooth bar, which let's me break through the diabase (iron rock) in my soil which stopped me cold with the straight edge.

I'm a big fan of weld on chain hooks. I even put one on my backhoe bucket.

I'm very fortunate, that my friend/neighbor has a Mig welder and a big shop I can use. He has really saved me from a bunch of work.