Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style?

[kennyd]

Looks like you need our 1-5/8" spacered hooks, the ones in the "pin-on" section of the website I linked earlier. There are also measuring instructions on that page.

Kubota™ Pin-On Buckets - BoltOnHooks LLC

Bolt-On Hooks and other accessories for Kubota compact tractors. KBOH

www.boltonhooks.com

 

[BlueKnife]

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You're going to want to reinforce that bucket before welding hooks on it. A piece of 1/4" or 5/16" x 3"-4" flat bar across the top would probably do it.

 

[Mudfarmer]

Any of the bucket hooks above will be stronger than a standard bucket's steel. I have welded-hooks courtesy of the dealer on my JD which has an upgraded heavy-duty bucket - no problem. However, I have a central bolted on clevis hook on my Kubota B2650. I made the mistake of using the Kubota like I would the JD, yarding out a wind-blown maple log using a chain hooked to that clevis on the Kubota. Now I have a nice upward bend on the bucket lip where the hook attaches. The clevis hook itself of course is just fine.

 

[RayIN]

You'll have to decide what type and configuration of hooks will work for you. I have (3) Ken's Bolt on hooks on my bucket. One centered, and two inline with the loader arms.
He makes a wide variety of options, and enjoys an excellent reputation for quality products.

I have 2 bolt-on chain hooks, both inline with the loader arms. When I need the load centered I use a 6' length of 3/8" chain between the hooks.
This way I don't risk bending my bucket in the center.

 

[WranglerX]

Then of course you could always DIY something like "slots".... Just 2x2x1/4 inch angle iron... Slot is 5/16, hold 1/4 or 5/16 chain just fine...

 

[jyoutz]

Any of the bucket hooks above will be stronger than a standard bucket's steel. I have welded-hooks courtesy of the dealer on my JD which has an upgraded heavy-duty bucket - no problem. However, I have a central bolted on clevis hook on my Kubota B2650. I made the mistake of using the Kubota like I would the JD, yarding out a wind-blown maple log using a chain hooked to that clevis on the Kubota. Now I have a nice upward bend on the bucket lip where the hook attaches. The clevis hook itself of course is just fine.

I prefer to weld hooks to 1/4” thick angle iron that is the length of the bucket lip. Then I bolt the angle iron to the bucket lip. This reduces the likelihood of bending the bucket lip.

 

[RjCorazza]

Then of course you could always DIY something like "slots".... Just 2x2x1/4 inch angle iron... Slot is 5/16, hold 1/4 or 5/16 chain just fine...

I did something similar on my previous tractor, but used a 4' long 2x2" (or 3x3" ?) slotted piece of angle iron welded to the bucket. Chain slots are incredibly convenient