Smokeydog
Elite Member
Two modifications ideas considering for 12”backhoe bucket.
First, sharpen and cut serrations in the side cutters to better cut/saw/break thru tree roots. Some single tooth rippers have this feature. Side cutters are AR400 1/2” steel.
Second, weld a swinging 1” D-ring to top rear of the bucket instead of a hook to attach rigging. Narrow buckets tend to plug more easily. Shaking while the D-ring hammers the back might help loosen stuck material?
Haven’t seen these features so there might be good reasons not to.
First, sharpen and cut serrations in the side cutters to better cut/saw/break thru tree roots. Some single tooth rippers have this feature. Side cutters are AR400 1/2” steel.
Second, weld a swinging 1” D-ring to top rear of the bucket instead of a hook to attach rigging. Narrow buckets tend to plug more easily. Shaking while the D-ring hammers the back might help loosen stuck material?
Haven’t seen these features so there might be good reasons not to.