Chain Hooks on Loader

[Mustangous]

This is where i got mine... They dont have any lighter duty than the grade 80 though....
Grade 80 Grab Hooks

I would recommend the 3/8 size, not for the load capacity but just a slight bit more room to get something other then a chain in there if needed. I just havent installed them yet.

 

[texasjohn]

Chain hooks visible on top of bucket. three T post driver/sheaths of different lengths for different length T posts.

 

[Gravdigr]

For the poster wondering why weld the hooks rather than bolt them? I could actually have a pair of hooks welded to the bucket on 3/8" plate faster than it would be to drill four 1/2" holes to bolt the hooks on. And the welded hooks would be stronger because the load would be distributed across the pad.

 

[3RRL]

I welded my 5/16" grab hooks on.
There are 2 on my bucket which are welded on a 3/8 plate right where the fel arms are. They are angled inwards slightly and I always use the 2 together. Also some grab hooks shown welded onto my backhoe buckets.

 

[stimpee]

If you have to include the time to cut the 3/8 plate, prep it and the bucket, weld it, prime and paint when done, I would probably take you up on that challenge.

I weld also, and would seriously considering welding them on myself too, but I think I could drill 4 holes faster myself...

I agree that the weld will spread the load out better, and probably have greater ultimate load capacity, depending on the metal underneath, however I still think, unless the metal is very wimpy, the bolted ones would be more than adequate...

 

[Mike058]

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Chain hooks visible on top of bucket. three T post driver/sheaths of different lengths for different length T posts.

Is that your lunch in the back there?

 

[Gravdigr]

If you have to include the time to cut the 3/8 plate, prep it and the bucket, weld it, prime and paint when done, I would probably take you up on that challenge.

Can cut the plate in less than a minute, prep in about that time as well with a grinder, clamp and weld, then just hit it with rattle can rustoluem and 'BAM!' done. Less than 20 mins easy. Of course it helps that I keep all my scrap steel and welding supplies ready to use. I could prolly go in my scrap steel shed and pull out the plates I needed without having to cut them. I just hate, loathe, despise drilling holes. Unless I can get it in my drill press or it really has to be bolted I'm gonna weld

 

[stimpee]

Maybe with your setup, you got me.

If I did it at work, with stock and plasma cutter by the ready, I could probably do it quickly, but would have to transport my bucket there first!

In any case, I would agree that the welded on hooks would be a LOT more fun!

 

[texasjohn]

Mike058, actually, the rear stuff is various... you can use your imagination. It consists of 200lbs of rear weights, hay fork, carry all with mesh floor slides onto hay fork, chains, toolbox, chain saw/gas/bar oil, cooler/lunch pail, fencing supplies and tools, whatever else is needed and fits on it.

 

[digger2]

I wanted a set of hooks on my B26.But i also wanted the option of being able to remove them if i wanted to.So what i did was weld a set of hooks on
peices of 1/4" thick 2 1/2" x3" plate.This gave me enough room on each side of the hook to bolt it thru the top of the FEL bucket (also 1/4" thick and boxed right from the factory-it should'nt break).
I used a total of 4 (grade 8 i think it was) bolts.If they wont hold,i'm picking up too much.And i can take them off and put them back on anytime i want.Its all up to the individual.
digger2

3RRL-nice job on the BH bucket hooks,i'll have to do that sometime(when i get time).

 

[schmism]

i cut the top of some regular hooks and welded them to the sides of my bucket.

i have more planned, just havnt gotten around to sticking them on

 

[SPYDERLK]

I wanted a set of hooks on my B26.But i also wanted the option of being able to remove them if i wanted to.So what i did was weld a set of hooks on
peices of 1/4" thick 2 1/2" x3" plate.This gave me enough room on each side of the hook to bolt it thru the top of the FEL bucket (also 1/4" thick and boxed right from the factory-it should'nt break).
I used a total of 4 (grade 8 i think it was) bolts.If they wont hold,i'm picking up too much.And i can take them off and put them back on anytime i want.Its all up to the individual.
digger2

3RRL-nice job on the BH bucket hooks,i'll have to do that sometime(when i get time).

Amazingly heavy bucket on that B Kubota. Mine on the 7520 is only 3/16 and its a 7klb tractor.
larry

 

[bob_wood]

Why all the rage to weld on hooks?

Is there a reason why nobody seems to just buy the bolt on type and drill a few holes and bolt them on? If people are worried about the bolts causing localized loads and failing the bucket locally, the same would happen with the weld-on (in my opinion) and if you load it up that much you probably have other problems on the way.

Am I missing something here?

It would seem that drilling 2 holes on the bucket per side, and bolting on the hooks would be easier, and more "reversible" if for some reason you wanted to take them off.

The weld on type just look better ... to Me anyways. But I agree with you stimpee, the bolt on hooks would work well too.

Bob

 

[digger2]

SPYDERLK-only the top section of the bucket across the top is 1/4"-not the whole bucket........digger2

 

[Kendrick]

I asked a question, because I don't understand why everyone seems to go to a lot of trouble to weld on the hooks.
I think people need to keep in perspective how much (or little) load you can actually put on 2 hooks on the bucket with a sub 1k lift capacity.

Speak for your self friend i believe i have 2.2k in my case the welded ones gave an extra point that i use regularly as texas mentioned. I had to move a 8x16' deck that i found in my garden. I used both the hooks and the eyelets to secure that in place to move across the yard. I will probably get to use that again next week when we remove the kerosene tank. Ill get to hoist it and dran the last bit out then haul it to the barn to be set up as my diesel tank 2 large straps under the tank to the hooks should about fit the bill

Wonder if i should clean up the inside before putting the diesel in it

 

[stimpee]

Yes, but if you have a loader with that much loader capacity, you probably also have a bucket that is made more than beefy enough to handle the localized stress of a few bolts going thru it for a chain hook as well.

As I said, I am not stating anything here, other than trying to understand the decisions people make on welding vs bolting. That is all. I can see benefits to both ways, and am trying to understand whether I am missing some key piece of information on either side of the discussion.

So far, I don't think I am, unless you happen to be one of the people with a wimpy bucket that needs reinforcement before ANY type of hook attachment is considered.

 

[jbbad]

TexasJohn- Any chance of a pic. I am interested in the post driver system you have setup. I think I got a pretty good idea of what you are talking about but a pic would be cool.

Thanks Jim

 

[gerard]

Another option for those of you who don't weld. I used a piece of heavy angle iron, drilled bolt holes and bolted to the top of the bucket, then cut three slots in the vertical portion of the angle iron with an angle grinder. One each side and one dead center. The slots catch a chain just like the hook and the force is spread across the whole top of the bucket. There was an old thread in here somewhere that had pics but it's pretty simple.

 

[rcrcomputing]

More hooks for you viewing pleasure. Takes the load of the bucket. And they swivel.

And a second pic

 

[Minotbob]

rcrcomputing
I really like your setup. I'll have to see if that works on my BX24