FEL choice

Anonymous Poster · Jun 26, 2001

Does anyone think there will be a problem putting a toothbar on my 60" "light material bucket". The thought never crossed my mind when I ordered that bucket that it might be less resiliant than the standard bucket. I was thinking that "light material" meant not to overload it with "heavy material" and cause a safety hazard due to the slightly larger size. I never thought it might mean that it was less sturdy...it didn't say "light duty"...dealer also didn't mention anything when I had them put on hook,(with re-enforced pipe at top) or when I ordered a toothbar for it, (on a 2710).

RAllen · Jun 26, 2001

JAYPEE
I have a 2910 with the light material bucket and I really think your original idea about filling the bigger bucket with lighter material gives it its name.

I have a tooth bar for my bucket and have carried large amounts of rocks- filled to brim without a problem. There has been no damage to the bucket except for paint scratches.

Rick

Bird · Jun 26, 2001

jaypee, I agree with Rick; I wouldn't hesitate at all to put a toothbar on it. You may notice in your manual that the "light material" bucket (60") weighs 7 pounds more than the standard bucket (54"), so it might be made of slightly lighter construction, but not much if any.

Bird