Bucket Grab Hooks

FarmerBob · May 18, 2001

Anybody out there got pictures of how their bucket grab hooks are mounted? I'm getting ready to weld hooks but I'm not sure of the best location on the bucket to mount them.

Thanks...
FarmerBob

Von · May 18, 2001

FarmerBob,
Here is a photo of the hooks I just welded to my B2710. I used 5/16 hooks, as my loader can only pick up 880 lbs. Hope this helps you.

FarmerBob · May 18, 2001

That helps a lot Von... Thanks. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

FarmerBob

jinman · May 19, 2001

Probably not any help to you F-Bob, but over in NH OWNING I just posted a picture of some hooks I rigged on a NH HD Bucket of my TC45D. I don't think your bucket attachment is the same as NH, but I'll let you be the judge /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.

JimI

Boondox · May 19, 2001

Von -- That's a really nice setup. Did you do it yourself? I don't weld, but am thinking of putting the bucket on the trailer and hauling it to a local shop to have something similar done. Before I do, is there anything you would have done differently?

Pete

www.GatewayToVermont.com

Von · May 19, 2001

Pete,
I think that with the loader only being able to lift 880 lbs what I have will be perfect. I use a short piece of chain to run between the two hooks and then hang a chain in the center as needed. I just welded the hooks on with my mig welder. It took me all of 10 min.

JayinNH · May 21, 2001

Pete,
I have hooks on Jezebel. I had the dealership put them on. They welded a 3/4 inch thick piece of steel on top of the bucket for strengh and then welded the two hooks on. There about 1 foot in from the edge on each side. I will send you a picture when I get home.
Jason

FarmerBob · May 21, 2001

Thanks for the reply Jim. I'm afraid you're right though... our buckets are somewhat different. I don't have the ability to invert my bucket quite as far as yours. I really like the way you mount your hooks though, and especially like the fact that they're removable. Maybe I can use your idea and modify it a bit.

FarmerBob

Boondox · May 21, 2001

Jason -- Super deal! Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Pete

www.GatewayToVermont.com

DaveM · May 21, 2001

FarmerBob- I'm expecting delivery of a 60" bucket soon to replace the loaner 54" I've had since getting the tractor. In addition to a toothbar the dealer is going to weld on two hooks. We talked about it just a few days ago. I'll be getting two hooks. One a grab hook and the other will be a slip hook. These will be welded in front of the loader arms about half way between the arm pivot point and the top edge of the bucket. I will need to roll the bucket forward when using them but the dealer said this was a very versatile setup and I shouldn't have to worry about bending the bucket's top edge.

Dave

Alan L. · May 22, 2001

I can tell you that its pretty easy to bend the top edge of the 54" bucket on the LA401 loader on my 2710. I hooked a chain up there one time to pull the tractor out of a mudhole and pulled a small dent in the bucket. I would put the hooks out on the ends, or put some reinforcement up there.

I don't think that any load that the loader will pick up would bend it, but then you aren't sure its too heavy until its too late.

I don't understand why these buckets don't all come with hooks and a trailer hitch so that we don't have to modify them later.

Alan L., TX

DaveM · May 22, 2001

Alan- Yep, I believe all the bent bucket stories I've heard about here and my dealer has seen his fair share too. He claims the worst cases happen when only one hook is welded in the center of the top edge. Since he's aware of the potential I'm going with his advice for hook placement. Will post if I ever experience any problems with this arrangement.

Thanks- Dave

Anonymous Poster · May 22, 2001

I aslo have B2710, my solution was welding a length of sch 40 pipe inside the rolled edge of the bucket.
Now you can weld hooks anywhere you want across the top of the bucket.

John in N.H.

JayinNH · May 23, 2001

Pete,
Sorry for the delay.Here they are!
Jason

JayinNH · May 23, 2001

One more

Boondox · May 23, 2001

Jason -- Just for the sake of comparison, how much did it all cost you?

Pete

www.GatewayToVermont.com

JayinNH · May 24, 2001

Pete,
The 6' rake, 7' blade, hooks, grease and gun with 1 yr free transportation if tractor needs repair for $20,500. I did some shopping before I settled on a dealer. This website helped me out the most. I wouldn't have had them throw the hooks on if I had read how useful they were. I learned alot in the 2 or so months I have been reading on this site. What impliments came with Clementine?
Jason