Nightforce
Silver Member
- Joined
- Aug 6, 2014
- Messages
- 165
- Location
- Rehoboth, MA
- Tractor
- Kubota BX25D, John Deer D140, Craftsman GT6000
Because I sort of hijacked Lutt's thread, I decided to create my own. Most of what's below is copied and pasted from there for convenience.
I order a two set of plates and grab hooks from Ken, they arrived in no time, and the individual prices were good! :thumbsup:
Instead of the traditional two bolts as shown above, I opted for (4) Grade 8 3/8-16 per plate.
I drilled the plates this morning then welded the hooks in place. I was pretty pleased with my welding results and got excellent heat penetration. I was using .030 wire so I gave it 2 passes to ensure strength. I cleaned them up using a wire wheel then sanded the assemblies thoroughly before priming and painting.
I used Rustoleum primer and Rustoleum orange trying to make them look as good as Ken's.. While the bolts I used are clearly overkill it helps my little Kubota BX25D feel like one of the big boy's.....


Here's a few photos of the finished product installed on my Kubota-BX25D. I placed them just inside of the bucket mounting brackets for strength and balance.
I think they came out great and I'm pretty sure those bolts will hold!




I order a two set of plates and grab hooks from Ken, they arrived in no time, and the individual prices were good! :thumbsup:
Instead of the traditional two bolts as shown above, I opted for (4) Grade 8 3/8-16 per plate.
I drilled the plates this morning then welded the hooks in place. I was pretty pleased with my welding results and got excellent heat penetration. I was using .030 wire so I gave it 2 passes to ensure strength. I cleaned them up using a wire wheel then sanded the assemblies thoroughly before priming and painting.
I used Rustoleum primer and Rustoleum orange trying to make them look as good as Ken's.. While the bolts I used are clearly overkill it helps my little Kubota BX25D feel like one of the big boy's.....


Here's a few photos of the finished product installed on my Kubota-BX25D. I placed them just inside of the bucket mounting brackets for strength and balance.
I think they came out great and I'm pretty sure those bolts will hold!



