Hooks on FEL Bucket

[oldballs]

That's so cool. Looks like something I'd do as I fumble around some days.

 

[CH4Ohio]

Sorry, we do not.

OK. Thanks for the response.

 

[Xfaxman]

For heavy things like this over 3K cattle guard, two chains on the teeth and two on the back hooked to the top edge:

 

[pumasong]

When I got the AF120 I welded a couple of hooks on pretty much the day it got here - that and 2 new sides for the bucket as they had rotted through.

And yes I need to get around to painting it too even though I know it's going to come straight off again!

 

[gtunney]

I have three Ken's Bolt-ons.

 

[Tony H]

Got them the other day very easy to install I just had to buy a new 1/2" drill bit.
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Did they come with a plate to backup under the bucket? Some buckets are kinda thin on AG tractors so they tend to distort when working the hooks hard. Especially when mount far from the welded ends.

 

[ljjhouser]

I used Bolt On Hooks also, Two on the bucket. My dealer offered to weld them on, but I decided to drill instead. I guess I didn't want to mess with the paint job. Like it matters on the bucket anyway. Larry

 

[NWOH_Grizz]

Welded 3 hooks on a 1/4 plate, and mounted the plate on the top edge of my bucket. One hook in the center, and the outside ones in line with the lift cylinders. Used 1/4 U-channel underneath the bucket top edge as a back-up plate, and grade 8 bolts and tight washers. It isn't going to bend. At least, not with anything my tractor will lift. Lifting a heavy load with a hook on the outboard portion of your bucket can easily tweek your loader frame. It will also get the rear wheel opposite the lifting hook up in the air. Have done that even with my configuration. That can get exciting, and make you lower that load in a hurry. Learned to spread out the load side-to-side evenly using at least the 2 two outboard hooks.

 

[Mrsig]

Did they come with a plate to backup under the bucket? Some buckets are kinda thin on AG tractors so they tend to distort when working the hooks hard. Especially when mount far from the welded ends.

Yes they did come with backing plates.

 

[rScotty]

Yes they did come with backing plates.

Backing plates are the answer to a thin bucket. They work better when they are larger than the top plate.

 

[Kschwennsen]

I just switch to my forks if I have to chain something to the FEL. A lot safer for me and I wont tweak the bucket any more than it already is plus I have a dozen different spots to hook to.

 

[kennyd]

Just remember when "shopping" for Bolt-On or Weld-On hooks, we have the ONLY forged in the USA ones available.

Thanks for the support

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Havent yet and been doing it for 40 years

Your environment is not as rough as it is here. I put a hole in the center and put a hitch ball so we could use a gooseneck trailer in a chicken house. Never thought they would tie a chain on it. Bucket is bent.

 

[Doughknob]

Bobcat came with slots that fit a chain nicely.

 

[mike0000]

Very cool Doughknob, first time I’ve seen slots like that!

Mike

 

[WranglerX]

Bobcat came with slots that fit a chain nicely.

DING..... That sort of explains slots in bucket of my MF SCUT... Will have to check chain fit in day light....

 

[Marauder]

Mu Kiotii came with holes already in the bucket. I have a welder but Im not good enough at it yet so I use this, one set on each side of the bucket. Works great. If anyone is interested here is a link to the carabiner. Plenty strong enough

• Locking system: SCREW LOCK
• Gate opening: 1.22" (31mm)
• Major Axis Strength: 8992 lbs. (40 kN)
• Minor Axis Strength: 3597 lbs. (16 kN)
• Open Gate Strength: 2473 lbs. (11 kN)

Petzl M73 SLN VULCAN Screw Lock High-Strength Asymmetrical Carabiner with Large Capacity

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[Smokeydog]

Mu Kiotii came with holes already in the bucket. I have a welder but Im not good enough at it yet so I use this, one set on each side of the bucket. Works great. If anyone is interested here is a link to the carabiner. Plenty strong enough

• Locking system: SCREW LOCK
• Gate opening: 1.22" (31mm)
• Major Axis Strength: 8992 lbs. (40 kN)
• Minor Axis Strength: 3597 lbs. (16 kN)
• Open Gate Strength: 2473 lbs. (11 kN)

Petzl M73 SLN VULCAN Screw Lock High-Strength Asymmetrical Carabiner with Large Capacity

Petzl M73 SLN VULCAN Screw Lock High-Strength Asymmetrical Carabiner with Large Capacity On Sale - Best Tactical Gear Shop - botach.com

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Carabiners are generally not for hoisting or lifting. Not near the safety factor. Some Okay for for personal fall protection.
Done my share of down on the farm rigging before learning the importance the right way and right equipment.

 

[beowulf]

It was when I was trying to figure out what tractor to get, what add-ons, implements, etc., that I discovered TbN, and asked for advice.

Then, based on what the TbN members advised, I had a list. On that list - bucket hooks. The dealer welded three on the bucket. Used countless times since.

 

[jyoutz]

I have three hooks. always have always will. Hooks on the side for light work.
hook in the center for HEAVY work. It doesn't do the mechanism any good to reef the heck out of one side.... plus you can get your tractor airborne.
Welded on or bolted on, is the best. I see the guy with the grab hook attached to a hole with some hot link or shackle. I know it works, but it's a bit awkward. Buddyamine did that to a small tractor and it's kind of a pain in the butt compared to a fixed sold mount.

I use two hooks in line with the lift arms, but never lift with just one. Fasten chain to each hook and connect in the center of the bucket. The lift chain drapes in the center of the bucket to maintain balance when lifting, but the stronger sides of the bucket support the weight evenly.