Bucket hooks and reciever

[Deadman]

Ok yeah I understand not lifting from the side, fortunately I have common sense so no worries there. I Just didnt know even from the center hook if putting 1200 lbs on it could damage the bucket since its affecting such a small area.

I had a local welder weld my bucket hooks on and he added a piece of like U channel to the top of my bucket first for added durability and strength so I wouldn't twist the bucket. He informed me that if I DID bend the bucket, then its pretty much useless because it often changed the straightness of the cutting edge as it bows the whole bucket down in the middle. I'm just glad the extra metal is there for the days I get excited. lol

I LOVE your 3 point adaptor idea!

 

[Nightforce]

First rate design and execution, I wish I could weld that cleanly! :thumbsup:

 

[lutt]

Nice job! LUTT

 

[Jeff Lary]

looks very nice great welds too