Loader Bucket size

[dadster4]

You should call a few dealers to see what they think would be the maximum width bucket that would work with your tractor. I could have gone to a 66" bucket, but chose a 60" due to my wooded trails and the gate to the garden. I have hauled a lot of gravel and firewood/stumps and never felt that the backend was light. I do keep a 500lb. boxblade on and have loaded tires also.

 

[Buggs67]

Thanks! I also can run the BH, and have a 400ib box blade, and the tires are loaded, so I figure I should be ok balance--distribution wise,

GJH

I also have the BH but it's too much weight for FEL work as well as hanging out too far. I also find that the box blade (5' TSC) isn't enough ballast and also sticks out too far. I made a compact ballast bucket weighing about 650 lbs and it's ideal. I cannot lift the rear tires off the ground (tires not loaded).



Post pictures of the QA and other modifications/attachments.

 

[CanadianMike]

Mostly cause it's more available in the QA. The attachment plate for the QA conversion of the standard equipment Kioti 50" bucket is 4-5" taller than the back of the bucket itself obscuring work view from the cockpit. Plus the bucket is a wee bit small. I'd go with a 54", but having trouble finding one.

My Bobcat version came with a 56" bucket with quick attach.