Bolt on hooks

[kennyd]

How much capacity for the center bucket D-ring on my XJ2025H?

It's really hard to answer since there are sooo many variables at play.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Would 300 pounds be safe for the bucket?

 

[4570Man]

40,000 pound D rings are like $7 on amazon. Why screw around with a 300 pound d ring that isn’t big enough to fit a chain hook through? I make max loader capacity lifts in the center of my bucket all the time, but it’s a heavier duty bucket. I think I would throw some angle iron across that bucket first.

 

[kennyd]

40,000 pound D rings are like $7 on amazon. Why screw around with a 300 pound d ring that isn’t big enough to fit a chain hook through? I make max loader capacity lifts in the center of my bucket all the time, but it’s a heavier duty bucket. I think I would throw some angle iron across that bucket first.

He's asking about LIFTING 300lbs, not using a 300lb capacity D-Ring.

 

[kennyd]

Would 300 pounds be safe for the bucket?

That seems reasonable to me, slow and steady!

 

[3Lfarms]

I weigh 300 lbs. I wouldn’t hesitate to stand (or jump up an down) on the center of that bucket. At long as the ring is properly attached, it will be fine.

 

[atsah]

I like lifting with the chain across both hooks so the loader arms are lifting with both sides.

 

[4570Man]

I like lifting with the chain across both hooks so the loader arms are lifting with both sides.

Which is why I put a hook in the center.

 

[RSKY]

I have a receiver in the middle of my bucket and two bolt on hooks inline with the loader arms. I put a 1/4" x 4" backing plate all the way across inside the bucket. All six bolts go thru this plate to reinforce the top of the bucket. My little tractor only has an 1100 pound lift capacity but better safe than sorry.

RSKY

 

[atsah]

Which is why I put a hook in the center.

One on each side is good enough for me.. When I had a bigger tractor I had three hooks welded to a plate that went the length of the bucket for support but I use my pallet forks for most of my lifting these days..