Backhoe B26 backhoe attachment

[Doug Vee]

At the Messick's parts website I found this list of compatible machines for my bucket. I take this to mean that the quick attach coupler on my BT1100, though not exactly the same (they have different part numbers due to a possible a pin grabber feature), the actual dimensional layout of the radii on the buckets and couplers are identical.

So, I am going with this information when I source the bucket ears. I will get back with how this works out for me.

Doug

 

[masscity]

I have a BH92 with a quick coupler. I bought a ripper tooth from Rhinox that was for a Kubota mini-ex. It had to be modified.

 

[Doug Vee]

I have a BH92 with a quick coupler. I bought a ripper tooth from Rhinox that was for a Kubota mini-ex. It had to be modified.

Yesterday I completed a Marketplace purchase for a set of bucket ears I will use on a DIY ripper tooth. All the radii and the locking pin hole match up perfectly with my coupler. I will have to modify it slightly to accommodate the USA Attachments manual thumb pivot bushing.

Now I just gotta get my butt in gear!

Doug

 

[civilian]

DV, just remember to post pictures. Thanks, Jon

 

[Doug Vee]

DV, just remember to post pictures. Thanks, Jon

Will do.
Yesterday, the person I bought the bucket ears from cut all my parts for me with his good sized 60 amp plasma cutter.
Cardboard mockup of shank and gusset, including tooth layout:View attachment IMG_2199.jpeg

Part of the assembly mocked up on the table after cutting the parts out:
View attachment IMG_2219.jpeg

I have some flushing up I need to do for the three 1/4" shank laminations to even out some of the hand cut bumps and grinds. Then prep the weld joints, including mill scale removal and some beveling of the thick parts. The plan is to weld the laminations together enough to finish flushing up the laminations and then cut gripping and gnawing teeth on my band saw (gripping on the inside radius, gnawing on the outside radius).

I'm getting kinda pumped up to make some actual progress.

Doug