Who has installed Bolt On Hooks to their LA1065 bucket

[TxMN]

Did you use Bolt On Hooks standard hook and clevis for your 1065? I have the round back standard bucket. Would like to have hook with clevis on corners and one of each in middle of bucket edge. Anyone have a different set up they like?

 

[sea2summit]

The LA1065 is the loader, not the bucket. Your bucket should be the L2236 or L2296, I believe both of those are rounded.

Can’t help with hooks but I would probably keep them located between the arms just to reduce torque when lifting, probably wouldn’t make a difference it’s just what I would do for my feelz. The center one would probably get used the most for me. I use a EA grapple about 85% of the time and forks about 14% of the time so the 1% when I use the bucket it’s usually doing bucket tasks so I just haven’t justified adding hooks. But all that to say when I hook up a chain or strap it’s usually one point of lift and it’s usually in the center or over frame of the forks.

 

[oosik]

I put bolt on hooks on my LA 1153 bucket. Down on the corner - each side. Made a bridle - goes hook to hook. For when I want to pull from the center. I haven't used the bucket since the grapple went on the FEL seven years ago. View attachment 683597

 

[oosik]

Time was, I used my bucket to move my large Ponderosa pine log chunks. Each side - use the hooks and two short sections of chain to get the log attached and to keep the log firmly in the bucket. The grapple is so much easier.

 

[TxMN]

Correction, my bucket is a L2235. I don’t have it at my home location, and I have no photos that clearly show the top bar of the bucket where the hooks install.

I also have 48 inch forks and land Pride grapple, so it sounds like either of those may eliminate most needs for hooks??

 

[Peter 315]

I did my hooks like this it works for me....

 

[TxMN]

Peter 315, I like that attachment method, simple and sturdy. Thanks

 

[Peter 315]

Cheap only $20.00 for both......

 

[kennyd]

Did you use Bolt On Hooks standard hook and clevis for your 1065? I have the round back standard bucket. Would like to have hook with clevis on corners and one of each in middle of bucket edge. Anyone have a different set up they like?

We have some pics on our website: Kubota™ Quick-Attach Buckets - BoltOnHooks LLC

 

[Reb954]

I prefer my method but I don't have a grapple to deal with.



This way I can run the chain down the front of the bucket or the back. And I have a place to hang extra chain so it isn't getting caught up in things.

 

[TxMN]

Ken, i viewed your photos of Kubota products, but none of the photos Identify The buckets by model/ part number and I don’t have a good enough photo of my bucket to compare.

 

[WranglerX]

Simply made my own "chain slots" from some 2x2x1/4 inch angle iron....









Dale

 

[Smokeydog]

B26 HD bucket.
Use the receiver hitch more for
attachments than trailer hitches. Bale spear, barbed wire unroller, vise, platform for sprayer, etc.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I went this route so I can grab something from either side but have it slip/lift from the middle to keep the load balanced

 

[TxMN]

Peter, where did you find the oblong ring with hook?

 

[WranglerX]

I did my hooks like this it works for me....View attachment 683599

Where did you find hooks with ring attached?

Dale

 

[Peter 315]

R and R a junk store in Hooksett Nh. I got a set and mailed them to another member on TBN was around 20.00 Pm me If you want a set...

 

[fried1765]

I did my hooks like this it works for me....View attachment 683599

UGLY looking grease fitting!

 

[Peter 315]

UGLY looking grease fitting!

You should see the rest...... never ever washed...

 

[fried1765]

You should see the rest...... never ever washed...

Should I bring my Hotsy ?